August 17, 1980: Azaria Chamberlain Killed

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Aug 17, 202212:15Society & Culture

In Australia, a family camping trip turned into a tragedy after nine-week-old Azaria Chamberlain was taken from her tent by a dingo. Guest hosted by Greg Polcyn from Haunted Places. Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...

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