Soul sister: Azaria Chamberlain's sister visits Uluru | 7NEWS Spotlight

It's the story that captivated Australia - the disappearance of baby Azaria from an Uluru campsite. Her parents claimed it was a dingo, but Lindy and Michael Chamberlain were charged with murder. It would be years before they were exonerated. Our cameras followed Michael and his daughter Zahra, Azaria's half-sister, as they returned to Uluru. See more of the Chamberlain story in 'The Lindy Tapes': • The Lindy Tapes: the m... This story originally aired in 2012.
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[@Jan_von_Gratschoff]

Perfect example of why the media shouldn't be allowed to sensationalize ongoing criminal investigations.

[@triciabarr4620]

It's just heartbreaking and heart-rending what happened to not only Azaria but the family themselves...

[@bayleenicole2096]

They lost their child, their freedom, their children's innocence, their life, their marriage...

[@DebHickerson]

My daughter was born in May, so she was a few weeks older than Azaria. I had a clipping about Azaria that I carried in my Bible for years, and have closely followed her story. The pain of losing a child so suddenly and in such a horrific way is unimaginable.

[@stelladuigan3372]

They were not circus animals here for public entertainment, they had lost their baby my heart goes out to them

[@chiedu90069]

This reporter is unfortunately an extension of the media that crucified the Chamberlains in the first place. He wants sensationalism, anger, something clickable. Just like the reporters in the 80s attacked Lindy for her reactions, this guy is harassing Michael for his reactions. The reporter should have respect for Michael's pain, especially given the hell the Chamberlains endured.

[@drtaylor2939]

I knew Zara when we were younger, she was always a really quiet girl and has grown up to be a lovely lady from what I’ve heard in our community. Heartbreaking what this family has had to endure

[@Christina-kn1lq]

I love seeing how connected he is too his daughters.

[@AffectionateAirboat-gk3zo]

That poor angel. So sorry for what this family’s been through.

[@bauhaus_frau5241]

He seems like a lovely father. It's disgusting that a witch hunt with an agenda did he and Lindy so dirty. In early interviews he seemed 1) In shock! 2) a reserved, introverted personality regarding his emotions (especially in the era he was raised). And he was judged so harshly for it. RIP Michael. His reunion with Azaria must have been especially joyful.

[@Jmjdit]

I don’t believe anyone with their head screwed on and without bias believes they weren’t guilty. The prosecutorial incompetence ultimately worked in their favour but not the nation’s. It’s an unseen stain that they were not just not held to account but did well out of the death.

[@Grace.allovertheplace]

RIP Azaria, and God bless the whole family ❤️🙏

[@senaymichael4936]

ya sister, hearbreaking

[@titandragon753]

There was no evidence that she hurt her child, there were witnesses with them that saw no such thing. And plenty of evidence that showed the real truth. It was an unfair, trial by media. Those jury members should be ashamed of themselves. This family was torn apart over this. I was born in 1978, so just a baby myself when this happened. I obviously learned of this case when I was much older. I couldn’t imagine that happening to me or my family. They deserve a public official apology. I hope they all find some form of peace in their lives. Rest In Peace Azaria ❤️🌹

[@thatonethisone5904]

Always believed them, their treatment was vile. Even the trackers being dismissed...a nasty public. The ending hit all the feels. To be in the place he lost his baby, and her future 😓😓

[@Jmjdit]

The prosecutorial incompetence ultimately worked in their favour but not the nation’s. It’s an unseen stain that they were not just not held to account but did well out of the death.

[@tanyabrown9839]

I always believed she was innocent and think the public blamed her because she had a calm demeanor which most didn't understand. I feel so sad that it took so long for them to get justice and thought it was cruel to take the father back like that and that reporter lacked in empathy. Why do people think that people need to cry to feel terribly sad.

[@judis6224]

Agree,they wanted to blame some one,being going to church,mostly seventh day adventist.backhanders,judges,cops

[@jenny86516]

Nothing can compensate this family for what they hve gone through. No financial compensation would ever be enough

[@aussieprincess]

I think we are all aware of what dingoes are capable of, this family was put through hell and didn’t deserve it. Azaria was born the same year as my sister who is 41 this year. Kahlia and I were both born in 1982 so both 39 this year.

[@Vanadisir]

I think about this family and what they were put through often. I see what a lovely family they are, I'm so sorry this happened at all. I wish them nothing but as much peace as they can find.

[@blueyoshi8231]

Such a brave family,they went through so much heartache and obviously still do.

[@alicat1328]

EVERYBODY jumped up and looked for the baby! How many more witnesses does one need? They just didn’t want people to stop coming to their highly profitable campground.

[@carltongirl95]

Not only did Azaria die the family was ripped apart it's so obvious in this video that Lindy (because of her prison sentence) didn't have that close Mother/Daughter relationship with Zara...I know Zara was raised by Michael and I know Lindy went to America to live because she was relentlessly pursued by media for "her story"...Lindy was also treated badly by many everyday Australian's who believed she lied...their son's were bullied in their school year's as well...shame on those that lied or (missed evidence or didn't believe the Aboriginal's who were tracking the dingo) in court to set this couple up for the murder of their baby...

[@TopperPenquin]

I must admit as a teenager I thought they were as guilty as sin. It was all such a matter of circumstance, misinformation and lack of knowledge. I apologise to them.

[@juanitarichards1074]

I never believed Lindy was guilty from the first media reports. The story just didn't make sense. I have been very skeptical of the media ever since.

[@TopperPenquin]

@@juanitarichards1074 It was told to me long ago. It's not the good you do or what you know, it's who you know.

[@TopperPenquin]

And ignorance on my part.

[@TopperPenquin]

And assumption.

[@TopperPenquin]

And tribal let's all join together.

[@michillene]

I remember this,too..I live in the US and it was all over the news, many were divided about what happened. but when they talked about what dingos could do, I definitely believed the dingo story.

[@deanpd3402]

I find it astounding that anyone in Oz could possibly think that a wild animal like the dingo was incapable of attacking humans. They are cunning and will take advantage of a situation in sneaky attacks. I've seen it with my own eyes. They will go after children but they know they need to more cautious around adults.

[@Jmjdit]

@@deanpd3402how often has it occurred? It remains a nonsense hypothesis IMO.

[@suziemag]

This is so old Michael died 9th of January 2017 RIP Michael

[@stevew4260]

Leave the family alone for Gods sake

[@marissabones]

Her poor mother

[@gracet7159]

So sorry you have had to suffer so much scrutiny. I remember when this happened and hearing a dingo had taken the baby. I didn't doubt it for a second !

[@pepperpots1285]

that poor family, honestly. I am so sorry, hurting innocent animals is not ok. that poor sister. you are a very pretty girl, stay strong, your Mum and Dad were/are good people. RIP Azaria.

[@blacksheep9772]

Innapropriate comment

[@pepperpots1285]

@@blacksheep9772 what? it's far from that!

[@pepperpots1285]

@@blacksheep9772 my comment was to do with with someone coming in and hurting the child's pet rabbits as revenge, so next time, listen to the whole story! U twit

[@HopelessSinner]

Her mum is not Lindy and didnt feature in this video so why comment on her mother..?

[@amberfoster8089]

I would have preferred if he didn't shame his ex wife for not zipping the tent up properly. She's suffered enough. Blame never let's anyone heal. His daughter is a beautiful young woman. Rest in peace baby Azaria 🙏❤️

[@AnnabelleJARankin]

Exactly - people didn't believe dingoes stole babies then yet she was supposed to zip up the tent perfectly (because...). Lindy went through so much and she was totally innocent.

[@rtdmna]

In the last few years there have been a few stories of dingoes taking babies from camping sites. With one particular episode the baby was in the pop up caravan, and i believe between the father his wife and i believe the mother inlaw, they managed to track the dingo and it attacked the father and that poor baby was so torn up and scratched, but survived and was healing well after her stay in hospital. That bloody dingo opened the door or window to get the baby! We believe they are bloody clever animals.

[@amberfoster8089]

@@rtdmna yes, I seen that documentary ❤️ I couldn't help but think of this family. I just felt it was a bit low and he was a bit old to be throwing shade on his ex wife. Like he still blames her. He seems very controlling to me anyway.

[@pauline8987]

@@amberfoster8089 I feel heartfelt sympathy for this family ... but I have to say that the father comes across as a little narcissistic and cold! R.I.P. Baby Azaria ... your Mum has been put through Hell and after all these years the Dad is indirectly blaming your Mum still. Mentioning the zipper not being closed properly is a low blow .... in my opinion! None of us are perfect!!

[@jennyrules2694]

@@rtdmna they are very smart if they see a food source theirs no stopping them they Weill do anything' to get to it

[@PrinceOfLillies]

I don’t think the reporter needed to question the guy on his emotions after the first conviction and sentencing. Denial is a perfectly normal emotion to feel in such a scenario and heck how can we even imagine that without having gone through it, you wouldn’t know how you would react or feel. This reporter did a C- job on an A+ story IMO👎🏻

[@juanitarichards1074]

Poor Michael was likely in profound shock. I know I would be.

[@minacerra]

The reporter is ridiculous. Zero empathy and tact

[@fluffgirl1000]

i remember the trial by media, that totally ruined their life..i will never forget it..im nearly 80 and it,s like yesterday . ..

[@garrieleepeck8753]

It's disgusting how people are treated

[@brandyb2931]

That reporter can sit there and say how he would behave but until you are in that situation, your words are just that, words. We are not owed this family's grief. It us their own and they don't need to share it with us.

[@evelynpaterson2823]

My heart goes out to this family

[@mollytaray158]

Thank you for posting this and God bless this family

[@caramelbilquees]

Poor Azaria always sleep in the same tent as your baby!!!

[@jacquiwmch]

Such a tragic loss and cover up by greed. My heart goes out to them all and the loss of their beautiful baby girl.

[@jessd3107]

God Bless you Michael , lindy, and your children...RIP little one...

[@RennieEllen]

I've heard Michael died & I know he's reunited with Azaria in heaven. 🌹🌹

[@thecjoncamera4543]

This interviewer makes me upset

[@penneycason9269]

This dear family were so mistreated. I apologise for your torment. 🌻🐝

[@labratamber]

Its absolute disgusting what was done to the chaimberlains !!!!! Austrailia and Austrailians should be ashamed!!!!

[@tempytemp1727]

My ❤️ goes out to this family 😔

[@Dreama40]

I don't like the tone of this channel seven reporter.

[@sallyrose9507]

She’s a Champ after what this woman has gone through

[@OUTBACK-PARANORMAL-CRYPTIDS]

May you and all your family find peace, our hearts go out to you all love blessings and prayers. You are such a beautiful credit to you dad ❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏

[@zaraalacan3011]

I named my daughter Azaria after this beautiful little girl as my little girl survived but little Azaria Chamberlain unfortunately didn't my heart goes out to the family so very very sad 💔

[@thereseanne8808]

Thank for Sharing!.. Such a beautiful truthful VICTORY moment for yr family!.. 🌸🌸🌸R.I.P. Azaria x x x 🌸🌸🌸

[@Shadowfax0113]

Insulting reporter. Goating poor Michael to get some emotion. Gross

[@michellesutton202]

Poor family 😔

[@MrBlocky00]

Why does she need to hold a camera and film herself when 7 is there filming her from 3 angles...?

[@lovelyirish6624]

Absolutely heartbreaking & disgusting how they were treated. Makes me cry 😢. Poor precious baby 💚 & Parent's 💚 God only knows how any of us would have survived going through the judgement, condemnation & pure crap that they did ! A family that had their life turned upside down & inside out because of pure discrimination because of their belief system & yes the fear of the loss of tourism in Uluru ......oh dear Lord a dingo eats babies.....can't have that! Yet ..... You can have that .....it's exactly what happened....... tradgically it most certainly did! So sad 😢 it really is.

[@nicollehunt658]

I was 12 ,I felt ashamed of the Nation....

[@chyiamossimo7917]

A beautiful job lady. Much love to you and all your family.🌹Rest in peace Azaria.

[@blackvelvet1350]

It's so heartbreaking, they would have been a power couple, and amazing parents together...andand it was all ruin by a dang dog and a corrupt justice system..🥺 (Not that haven't been good parents to their children apart from each other.) With the trauma they suffered through their marriage didn't make it...it sucks...you can tell he still loves lindy...and apparently he has passed away since...

[@yakkybots]

Poor azaria... gorgeous little baby...tears at your heart for the whole family...but i just keep thinking about that little baby...💔

[@deanna3069]

God bless baby Azaria and her family. Her family will see beautiful Azaria in heaven❤🙏❤ I never doubted this to be the truth of what happened.

[@rebeccawelsh2401]

Michael Chamberlain is a coward and needs to take a good long hard look at himself. He blames Lindy for the tent not being zipped up. What man blames his wife who was taken to Ayers Rock with her 2 young boys and 9 week old baby for the experience he wanted. Poor Lindy got tried by the media and a long stay in jail. He blames her for the marriage breakdown saying she became institutionalised and assertive. She had to. Michael did not help her case and has always been pathetic. I can only imagine the emotional abuse Michael subjected her to. I am watching this and I am as angry and disgusted with Michael as I am with the Australian public that condemned poor Lindy and scarred the children.

[@rechoice9010]

I always believed it was a dingo. That was in the past, unless there is new evidence this man doesnt need to to go through a trial by media again. They have suffered enough.

[@bront5602]

Oh wow her sister is so beautiful

[@AnnabelleJARankin]

Her mother went through so much - I remember this case well - Zahra mentions only her dad's pain though....?!

[@binchickenbandit7377]

Half sister. Azaria's mother Lindy and their father divorced because of the stress of the case I believe

[@simcastpodvids]

Annabelle Rankin That's because that woman is not her mother. The dad had another child with another woman.

[@AnnabelleJARankin]

@@binchickenbandit7377 O right!

[@GrahameGould]

Lindy is not her mother. It's not strange she doesn't mention her. She may not even know her at all. Michael mentions her, which is good.

[@AnnabelleJARankin]

@@GrahameGould Yeah gathered that a few hours ago!

[@macdouglas1087]

As a seventh day Adventist and I was away camping with this family, I was put to bed as a four year old and can remember the screams and flaps, I always thought I dreamed what happened until I watched a movie called evil angels, it was then I realised what I seen wasn’t a dream, I seen a dingo run off into the darkness holding onto the back of its jumpsuit

[@girlinabox1943]

How did you see if you were put to bed?

[@chantalpadora7527]

The only thing what gets on my nerves in this documentary is the sad and teary music in the background which sways you through this whole episode. I mean, we know its really tragic right?

[@bluedoggobook9399]

My heart :(

[@ToniHunterOne]

My heart goes out to your entire family. This is so difficult to watch.

[@Gertzy41]

Lets hope after 40 years that our forensic experts can now tell the difference between blood and paint???? The defence lawyer should have brought in an American forensic expert in !!

[@cthonisprincess4011]

The blood was actually copper oxide dust in the car, residue caused by living in Mount Isa, which caused the chemical used in the investigation to give a false positive.

[@AffectionateAirboat-gk3zo]

Fear of damaging tourism, damaging a religion’s reputation, drug companies, families’ reputations, big industry , police departments, countries’ governments it’s endless how many cover-ups have happened in deaths around the world. It’s tragic

[@zachb7374]

To the Authorities involved for the guilty verdict... I summons you to come forward to publicly apologize for destroying the victimised innocent Chamberlain family's lives.. Also shame on reporter for trying to degrade Michael on his emotions.. the media's manipulation on the Chamberlin's through out the 1980's was disgusting.!!

[@deannapetersson148]

For Pete's sake people don't have the same personalities or react the same to shock, stop trying to get him to react the way you think he should and accept him for who he is.

[@joyleenpoortier7496]

What if? Is that famous quote. After every horrible incident we look to find something or someone to blame, no matter what. I do feel he held lindy accountable for the death of their baby, because of the zip on the tent which was a fleeting mistake with unspeakable, devestating consequenses. RIP Azaria.

[@susanl8478]

Interesting how society can go crazy like this ... let this be a warning!!!! This should never happen but it does.

[@fingerprint5511]

Lindy had NO chance, being a woman she was crucified - what has changed?

[@melissawalker7570]

Shame her poor mother was blamed, Australians should feel the shame.

[@rosestanley9606]

I was about six when this happened in 1980

[@MotocrossFilmmaker]

Is it just me, but does Michael Chamberlain look a little like an older Steve Irwin??

[@gillianbrookwell1678]

He's nothing like Steve Irwin.

[@Godwillsortyou]

Kevin Rudd more like it.

[@maxineward1419]

@@Godwillsortyou if ruddy was a liberal maybe.

[@lindseyrice2435]

I see it.

[@fionagrant2023]

They were innocent the whole time 💔😱 shame on the NT Government for destroying their lives RIP Azaria Chamberlain

[@bethhaines6340]

Im sure the virgin mary would be able to relate to lindy chamberlain because when she was found to be pregnant with gods son,people said that oh she cheated on joseph,and she did this,she did that,and she knew that people wouldnt believe her when she said that she was still a pure virgin yet she was with child

[@gillianbrookwell1678]

I always felt that Azaria was a bit young to be taken on a camping trip in a place like this, but that's just my opinion. It must have been devastated for the family to go through something like this and for Lindy to be put in jail for all those years, with so many thinking she was guilty. I remember it clearly because I had two sons a similar age to Aidan and Reagan; my daughter being the same age as their second girl Kahlia.

[@indigenousaquarian3112]

It's hot as hell there at Uluru/Yulara! It's definitely no place for a baby! But they were tourists & wouldn't have known back then

[@tanyabrown9839]

A camping trip should have been fine. It isnt like this was the wilds of Africa.

[@deanpd3402]

I grew up SDA, by the time this happened I was no longer a Christian but I saw all the headlines about cults and sacrifices and knew that what was being said was pure nonsense. I never believed for one moment that Lindy was guilty of murder. I knew the church, and I knew that no one in the church was part of a monstrous cult. Nowadays, I am grateful that had an SDA upbringing. There should be a lot more kids growing up in a church like the SDA's.

[@abirbee2877]

Imagine she’s actually still alive and someone kidnapped her and raised her as their own

[@CheryleeWilcox]

I remember this story. I knew that they were innocent.

[@tsbrowne6787]

=To the ''evil-minded people'' who tried to prevent the ''truth'' of the Chamberlain case > REPENT!!! [1] Thou shalt not raise a false report: put not thine hand with the wicked to be an unrighteous witness. Deut.5. [20] Neither shalt thou bear false witness ...

[@SuzannePowell-fb6lw]

My heart breaks for this family,I lived in NT just after this I will never forget the harsh judgement of a lot of nt people based on rubbish,rumours media and religious persecution I was ashamed of us as a people.

[@doloresl.2150]

Zara, thank you for your strength. Blessings to all your family. A Misogynist Lynch mob came after Linda in all forms. Including reporters. I always thought she was innocent and there was another agenda. Tourism industry makes a lot of sense.

[@YortOK]

Not really misogynistic. When a child goes missing in mysterious circumstances, the public can become cynical. Look at the Ramsey's and the McCann's.

[@soapiesoap5649]

Kevin Rudd look alike?!

[@jennyrules2694]

I was thinking the same thing he looks so much like him sounds like him to

[@ivydickson7596]

I think he looks so much like Sam Neal, who plays him in the film. Uncanny.

[@maxineward1419]

technically rudd would be michaels look alike as micheal is both older and been in the public eye 3 times longer.. so

[@woodss82]

I really think this subject is getting really old. Why don’t we just give it a rest and yes I’m a Seventh-day Adventist too and stuff stuff about the church is all rubbish and not true. 10:20 sums it up well and Lindy and the Seventh-day Adventist Church just a scapegoats

[@orangesuss532]

why oh why do people continue to mention / comment on the appearance of people - does it matter/is it relevant if she is beautiful ..? Is someone more or less worthly of our compassion..? It's this kind of subtle yet insidious rhetoric, so common in society that harms people and perpetuates gender roles of women being pretty. If this was a guy would she have said 'Joe Bloggs is a handsome boy...' I think not. @7news spotlight - catch the hell up.

[@bethhaines6340]

God has always loved azaria and he always will and he has always loved her mum and dad

[@tye81]

Lindy didn’t do herself any favours by the way she carried herself / behaved during the trial. I know she was angry but it exacerbated the feeling in the public that she was guilty.

[@francrisp6614]

Hee birthday is the day after mine .rest in peace little angel

[@lydiadenny6820]

I should have said the media!

[@bethhaines6340]

Azaria grew up in heaven,thats where her childhood started

[@westaussie965]

No she didn’t. You don’t go to heaven when you die, that is not written in the bible

[@bmoey5635]

Why would you do it on TV the 1st time you go back

[@pamconry4909]

How and when did Michael die?

[@renataostertag6051]

In 2017 - allegedly from Leukamia.

[@westaussie965]

Stop calling it “the rock.” It’s Ayers Rock. There is no name for this rock in aboriginal language, the area however is called Uluru.

[@bowhunter6914]

How does this make news

[@marybrock9250]

I meet her when she was a baby she a yr older then my son

[@lyndamac1058]

I don't think they helped themselves when they acted so weird, people turned on them. I think it was pretty bad they were charged and sentenced. This must be pretty old cos Michael died a while back.

[@raelshodges8949]

This was filmed in 2012 .. people turned on them because of how the media portrayed them .. I stll feel so sad for them .. all of them , but most especially Lindy, no matter what she did she was shredded to pieces .. Australians who particpated in pulling her apart should feel ashamed. But nothing will ever take away what happened to Azaria and her family

[@juanitarichards1074]

They did not act weird. Many lies were told about them. The intelligent among us never believed the media reports nor that she was guilty. The stories the media and the police were pushing never made any sense.

[@jdfiend]

Acted weird ? what's normal? Everyone's different . Government corruption this was because of tourism

[@gabrielamartiniuc6322]

Where is the wife ? Did they divorce?

[@bimbobaggypants4820]

Yes they did.

[@lydiadenny6820]

And the 7@action news too!!!

[@marybrock9250]

He got 3 daughters

[@tuathadesidhe1530]

So utterly tragic - to loose your precious baby, and then be accused of her murder. This is the same situation that most families who's babies die from vaccine induced deaths face.

[@indigenousaquarian3112]

Most parents have zero idea what's in the vaccines that they poison their children with

[@indigenousaquarian3112]

Not the same situation!

[@tuathadesidhe1530]

@@indigenousaquarian3112 it's the very same situation

[@22PaperDolls]

What a pathetic comment

[@Simon-rm7pi]

The Chamberlains had no choice in their child's death , parents that chose to inject their children had exactly that , a choice. No similarities at all .