Episode 015 - The Death of Azaria Chamberlain (1980)

The case of Azaria Chamberlain, the young Australian girl who disappeared in 1980 near Uluru (Ayers Rock), remains one of the most controversial and heavily debated legal cases in Australian history. Azaria’s mother, Lindy Chamberlain, was initially convicted of her murder after she claimed that a dingo had taken her daughter. Despite Lindy’s insistence on the dingo story, her conviction was based on circumstantial evidence, leading to a media frenzy and widespread public doubt.

Join Holly & Matthew as they explore the tragic disappearance of Azaria Chamberlain, the subsequent trial, the years of injustice, and the eventual exoneration that shook Australia’s legal landscape.


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Sources cited:

• Kim, Jen. 2015. "Is there a right way to grieve?" Psychology Today, August 31. Accessed August 17, 2021. https://www.psychologytoday.com/au/blog/valley-girl-brain/201508/is-there-right-way-grieve.
• Johnstone, Brian. 1982. "All the makings of a classic whodunnit." The Age, October 30. Accessed August 17, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20070904010038/http://150.theage.com.au/view_bestofarticle.asp?straction=update&inttype=1&intid=884.
• Barrington, George. 1801. A Sequel to Barrington's Voyage to New South Wales. London: C. Lowndes.
• AAP. 2014. "US film critical of Chamberlain coverage." The West Australian, November 18. Accessed August 17, 2021. https://thewest.com.au/entertainment/movies/us-film-critical-of-chamberlain-coverage-ng-ya-381057.

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