Lindy Chamberlain-Creighton
Author of 'Through My Eyes'
Born
March 4th, 1948
77 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Australia
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An author and advocate, contributions include 'Through My Eyes', a memoir detailing personal experiences surrounding the disappearance of a daughter during a family camping trip in 1980. The case received extensive media coverage and prompted debates over the justice system in Australia. In addition to writing, efforts have focused on public speaking and advocating for justice and truth in legal proceedings.
Published 'Through My Eyes' in 1990
Advocated for legal reform in Australia
Fought for the reexamination of evidence
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