#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 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 ResourcesNeed help?Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741National Suicide Prevention: 988Brazil: Disque 100 (Human Rights Violations) | CVV: 188 (Suicide Prevention)About Latin NoirExploring Latin America's most compelling criminal cases with respect for victims while examining the social forces behind these tragedies. Hosted by Elias Crowe.Stay ConnectedSubscribe wherever you get podcasts for weekly episodesEmail: latinnoir@gmail.comLatin Noir - Where crime meets culture.© 2025 Latin Noir Podcast. All rights reserved.
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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 ...