Island Noir: Beyond the Palm Trees
Island Noir Podcast, hosted by Nya Starr, dives into impactful crimes affecting marginalized people around the world—past and present. Every episode honors the victims, uncovers truth, and amplifies resilience.
Unseen victims. Untold truths. Uncovered resilience.
Podcasting since 2024 • 14 episodes
Island Noir: Beyond the Palm Trees
Latest Episodes
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 rec...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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30:00
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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...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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41:20
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 brou...
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31:44
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 as...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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41:25
Striding in Stilettos: The Defiance of Larry King
Larry King, a young LGBT individual, faced severe bullying and discrimination throughout his life, leading to a tragic event at his school. The case highlights the rise in violent hate crimes against young LGBT individuals and the failure of th...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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