And I just have to add this bit about the dingo murder from Wikipedia - the similarities between the two cases regarding media frenzy is somewhat chilling
"The Chamberlain trial was the most publicised in Australian history. Given that most of the evidence presented in the case against Lindy Chamberlain was later rejected, the case is now used as an example of how media and bias can adversely affect a trial.
Public and media opinion during the trial had been significantly against the Chamberlains. Much was made of the fact that the Chamberlains were Seventh-day Adventists (including false allegations that the church was in fact a strange cult that had killed babies as part of bizarre religious ceremonies[1]), that the family took a newborn baby to a remote desert location, and that Mrs Chamberlain showed little emotion during the proceedings.
Police had received an anonymous tip from a man, claiming to be Azaria's doctor in Mount Isa, that the name Azaria meant "sacrifice in the wilderness" (it actually means "blessed of God"). The caller did not give his name. Claims were made that Lindy Chamberlain was a witch. Another rumour that gained some currency in Australia at the time was that the real culprit was the Chamberlains' son, Aidan, and that his parents were covering up for his guilt.
The press appeared to seize upon any point that could be sensationalised. It was publicised that Lindy dressed her baby in black dresses. The dresses were indeed black, and were sprigged with little blossoms and decorated with lace and mauve ribbons, very much the height of fashion for little girls at that date.
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