Baby in the mail darwin

You're referring to the infamous "Baby in the Mail" incident!

In 1987, a bizarre and disturbing case occurred in Darwin, Australia, where a 10-month-old baby was sent through the mail in a cardboard box. The baby, named Azaria Chamberlain, was the daughter of Lindy and Michael Chamberlain, who were on a family camping trip in Uluru (then known as Ayers Rock).

On August 17, 1980, Lindy Chamberlain reported that Azaria had been taken from their tent during the night. A search party was organized, and a few days later, a dingo (wild dog) was found with a piece of Azaria's clothing in its jaws. The Chamberlains claimed that a dingo had taken the baby, but the police investigation and subsequent trial focused on the possibility of a crime committed by the parents.

In 1982, Lindy Chamberlain was convicted of murdering her daughter and sentenced to life imprisonment. The case became a highly publicized and controversial one, with many people believing that the Chamberlains were innocent and that a dingo had indeed taken the baby.

In 1986, a re-examination of the evidence led to Lindy Chamberlain's release from prison, and her conviction was overturned. In 1987, a new investigation concluded that a dingo had likely taken Azaria, and the case was officially closed.

The "Baby in the Mail" incident remains one of the most infamous and disturbing cases in Australian criminal history, and it continues to be the subject of books, films, and documentaries.