The Noir Cases

Nya Starr

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True Crime
Updated Biweekly

The Noir Cases is a global true crime podcast amplifying marginalized voices. Hosted by Nya Starr, each episode dives into cases affecting BIPOC communities. From unsolved murders and missing persons to survivor stories. We advocate for the unheard and shed light on the unseen.

06/07/2025

Laughter, Lipstick, and Lies: What Happened to Marsha P. Johnson?

In our Pride special, Island Noir: Beyond the Palm Trees revisits the suspicious death of Marsha “Pay It No Mind” Johnson, the Black trans activist who, alongside her friend Sylvia Rivera, co-founded STAR (Street Transvestite Action Revolutionaries) and helped lay the foundation for what we now recognize as Pride. In 1992, Marsha’s body was found in the Hudson River. The NYPD called it suicide. Noir Seekers drop your thoughts below. We love hearing from you! Drop your fan mail here: Support the show Like, comment, and Subscribe ✊🏾

40 min
05/24/2025

The North Epping Nightmare

Five members of the Lin family are killed overnight—no forced entry, no warning. The only survivor is miles away when it happens, only to find out in the most unexpected way. In this episode, we unravel one of Australia’s most brutal family murders and follow the journey of the sole survivor, Brenda Lin, who transformed her trauma into advocacy by co-founding The Survivor Hub, a peer-led organization supporting sexual assault survivors through recovery and the justice system . We love hearing from you! Drop your fan mail here: Support the show Like, comment, and Subscribe ✊🏾

32 min
05/09/2025

Jaliek's Note

Jaliek Rainwalker was just 12 when he disappeared from Greenwich, New York, in 2007. Labeled "troubled" and shuffled between adoptive homes, Jaliek left behind a cryptic note—and vanished. This episode explores the unanswered questions, shifting stories, and haunting behaviors that followed. We love hearing from you! Drop your fan mail here: Support the show Like, comment, and Subscribe ✊🏾

27 min
04/24/2025

Inaugural Dreams, Chicago’s Sorrow

Just days after marching in Obama’s inauguration, 15-year-old Hadiya Pendleton was shot and killed in a park near his home—an unintended victim of gang violence in Chicago. Her story shows how innocent lives are caught in the crossfire of gang rivalries while highlighting how her legacy sparked nationwide activism against gun violence. We love hearing from you! Drop your fan mail here: Support the show Like, comment, and Subscribe ✊🏾

29 min
04/10/2025

Rugby and Rage: The Fernando Báez Sosa Case

A night out. A brutal attack. A country forced to face its privilege. When Fernando Báez Sosa—a son of immigrants—was killed by a group of rugby players, Argentina erupted. What started as a fight outside a nightclub became a national reckoning around race, class, and justice. We love hearing from you! Drop your fan mail here: Support the show Like, comment, and Subscribe ✊🏾

30 min
03/24/2025

2 Lives Stolen, 2 Babies Taken: Savanna LaFontaine-GreyWind and Araceli Camacho-Gomez

This episode explores the heartbreaking cases of Savanna LaFontaine-Greywind and Araceli Camacho-Gomez, both victims of fetal abduction. It delves into the tragic circumstances surrounding their disappearances, the impact on their families, and the broader issues of violence against Indigenous and immigrant women. The narrative highlights the urgent need for justice and systemic change to protect vulnerable women. We love hearing from you! Drop your fan mail here: Support the show Like, comment, and Subscribe ✊🏾

41 min
03/08/2025

Noir Files: Asha Degree – The Breakthrough

On February 14, 2000, 9-year-old Asha Degree disappeared from her home in the middle of the night. For 25 years, her case has remained one of North Carolina’s most haunting mysteries. Now, in 2025, new developments have brought investigators closer than ever to the truth. We love hearing from you! Drop your fan mail here: Support the show Like, comment, and Subscribe ✊🏾

32 min
02/24/2025

When Power Fears Truth- Fred Hampton

A charismatic leader. A rising revolutionary. A midnight "raid." In 1969, the FBI and Chicago police stormed Fred Hampton’s apartment, calling it self-defense. But what really happened? In this season premiere, we reveal the truth behind his assassination, the cover-up that followed, and the enduring impact of his legacy. We love hearing from you! Drop your fan mail here: Support the show Like, comment, and Subscribe ✊🏾

41 min

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The Noir Cases is a global true crime podcast amplifying marginalized voices. Hosted by Nya Starr, each episode dives into cases affecting BIPOC communities. From unsolved murders and missing persons to survivor stories. We advocate for the unheard and shed light on the unseen.

Creator

Nya Starr
Years Active

2024 - 2025
Episodes

18
Rating

Explicit
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