Latin Noir - True Crime
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 tang...
Episodes
#07 - The Base School Case
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 ma…
#06 - The Vampire of Niterói
The Vampire of Niterói: Brazil's Most Horrific Serial KillerIn 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 …
#05 - Blood and Fire: The Satanic Crimes of the Vargas Vil Brothers
The Vargas Vil BrothersIn 1980s Mexico, Sebastián and Álvaro Vargas Vil turned their home into a site of satanic rituals. What began with animal sacrifices escalated into human murders, with Sebastián as the dominant leader and Álvaro as hi…
#04 - The Night Suzane Chose Murder
This is Latin Noir — where every story is a reminder that evil often hides in plain sight.If tonight’s case unsettled you, remember — the most chilling truths are the ones closest to home.Join us next time, as we continue our descent into t…
#03 - Pedro Alonso López - The Monster of the Andes
Tonight, we tell the story of a man whose crimes defy comprehension… a predator who roamed the mountains and valleys of Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru, leaving behind hundreds of shattered families.His name is Pedro Alonso López.The world woul…
#02 - Estate Park Maniac - O maníaco do parque
In the heart of São Paulo during the late 1990s, a string of disappearances unsettled the city and triggered one of the most haunting criminal investigations in Brazilian history. This podcast unravels a chilling true crime case that begins…
#01 - Elize Matsunaga: A suitcase full of Horrors
Elize Matsunaga killed and dismembered her husband Marcos after uncovering his betrayal—a chilling crime that shocked Brazil and unveiled dark secrets.Support ResourcesNeed help?Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741National Suicide Preventi…