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Latin Noir - True Crime

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 Latin Noir - Dark Crimes. Twisted Truths. Stories that echo across borders.

Step into the shadows of Latin America's most chilling true crime cases. From cartel executions to political cover-ups, unsolved mysteries to infamous serial killers — Latin Noir dives deep into the darkest corners of a continent rich in culture, conflict, and contradiction.
Each episode uncovers gripping real-life stories, told with cinematic flair and meticulous research. You’ll hear confessions, conspiracies, and crimes that defy logic — all set against the complex social and political backdrops that shaped them.

Whether you’re drawn to the psychological depths of human behavior or the tangled web of justice and corruption, Latin Noir will pull you in — and keep you there.

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  • #08 - The Lady of Silence

    #08 - The Lady of Silence
    Sep 26 2025
    In January 2006, Mexico City's most wanted serial killer was finally caught—but the capture shocked a nation. For years, authorities hunted "El Mataviejitas," believing they were chasing a brilliant male predator who targeted elderly women. The truth was far more disturbing: the killer was Juana Barraza, a professional wrestler and mother who used her wrestling persona "La Dama del Silencio" to hide in plain sight.

    This episode explores Mexico's first female serial killer case, revealing how gender bias blinded investigators for years while Barraza methodically murdered at least 16 elderly women. From her traumatic childhood to her double life as both devoted mother and calculating predator, we uncover how she exploited society's blind spots and why her victims mattered when thousands of other murdered women didn't.

    A chilling examination of prejudice, politics, and the hierarchy of whose lives matter in modern Mexico.

    Content warning: This episode contains discussions of violence, murder, and sexual assault.

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    About Latin Noir

    Exploring Latin America's most compelling criminal cases with respect for victims while examining the social forces behind these tragedies. Hosted by Elias Crowe.

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    43 min
  • #07 - The Base School Case

    #07 - The Base School Case
    Sep 12 2025
    March 1994, São Paulo. A phone call to TV Globo about alleged child abuse at a small preschool would destroy four innocent lives in just 72 hours.

    When 4-year-old children made disturbing claims about their teachers, Brazil's hungry media machine turned speculation into fact and accusation into conviction.

    By the time the truth emerged three months later, careers were ended, marriages destroyed, and lives lost to stress and heartbreak.

    On this episode of Latin Noir, host Elias Crowe examines how a newly free press became an instrument of destruction, and why the Base School Case is now mandatory study in Brazilian journalism schools as the ultimate example of "what not to do."

    Some stories serve as warnings. This is one of them.

    Content Warning: Discusses false accusations of child abuse and media harassment.

    Support Resources

    Need help?
    • Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
    • National Suicide Prevention: 988
    • Brazil: Disque 100 (Human Rights Violations) | CVV: 188 (Suicide Prevention)

    About Latin Noir

    Exploring Latin America's most compelling criminal cases with respect for victims while examining the social forces behind these tragedies. Hosted by Elias Crowe.

    Stay Connected

    Subscribe wherever you get podcasts for weekly episodes
    Email: latinnoir@gmail.com

    Latin Noir - Where crime meets culture.

    © 2025 Latin Noir Podcast. All rights reserved.
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    23 min
  • #06 - The Vampire of Niterói

    #06 - The Vampire of Niterói
    Sep 7 2025
    The Vampire of Niterói: Brazil's Most Horrific Serial Killer

    In 1991, the streets of Rio de Janeiro became a hunting ground for one of Brazil's most disturbing predators. Marcelo Costa de Andrade, known as "O Vampiro de Niterói," terrorized the region for nine months, targeting the most vulnerable members of society - street children aged 5 to 13.

    This chilling episode explores how a boy abandoned by every system designed to protect him transformed into a monster who murdered at least 14 innocent children. From his traumatic childhood in Rio's Rocinha favela to his capture after a brave 11-year-old's escape, we uncover the dark psychology behind his ritualistic crimes that included sexual assault, murder, and the drinking of victims' blood.

    Host Elias Crowe examines the systemic failures that created this predator, the investigation that brought him down, and the ongoing debates about justice and mental illness in Brazil's legal system. More than 30 years later, Andrade remains confined in a psychiatric hospital, still hearing voices that command him to kill.

    Content Warning:
    This episode contains disturbing discussions of violence against children and is intended for mature audiences only.

    Support Resources

    Need help?
    • Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
    • National Suicide Prevention: 988
    • Brazil: Disque 100 (Human Rights Violations) | CVV: 188 (Suicide Prevention)

    About Latin Noir

    Exploring Latin America's most compelling criminal cases with respect for victims while examining the social forces behind these tragedies. Hosted by Elias Crowe.

    Stay Connected

    Subscribe wherever you get podcasts for weekly episodes
    Email: latinnoir@gmail.com

    Latin Noir - Where crime meets culture.

    © 2025 Latin Noir Podcast. All rights reserved.
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    57 min
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