There were other suspects in the mysterious murder investigation of Edgewater Hospital's Teresita Basa. In this special Q&A, learn about them and whether Reme Chua was considered a person of interest. Hear why one of Allan Showery's lawyers was later disbarred and find out about the odd connection to Edgewater Hospital's Peter Rogan and Roger Ehmen.

If the Walls Could Talk Podcast shares the true crimes that destroyed Chicago's Edgewater Hospital. The complete series is now available.

Additional photos and stories about the Teresita Basa story and Edgewater Hospital are available on our website IftheWallsCouldTalkPodcast.com

Support the podcast on Patreon and unlock dozens of hours of bonus content and behind-the-scenes stories.

There were other suspects in the mysterious murder investigation of Edgewater Hospital's Teresita Basa. In this special Q&amp;A, learn about them and whether Reme Chua was considered a person of interest. Hear why one of Allan Showery's lawyers was later disbarred and find out about the odd connection to Edgewater Hospital's Peter Rogan and Roger Ehmen.
If the Walls Could Talk Podcast shares the true crimes that destroyed Chicago's Edgewater Hospital. The complete series is now available.
Additional photos and stories about the Teresita Basa story and Edgewater Hospital are available on our website <a href="https://ifthewallscouldtalkpodcast.com/episodes/teresita-basa/">IftheWallsCouldTalkPodcast.com</a>
Support the podcast on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ifthewallscouldtalkpodcast">Patreon</a> and unlock dozens of hours of bonus content and behind-the-scenes stories.

A struggling Chicago hospital did just about anything to admit patients. During the '90s and 2000s, Edgewater Hospital performed hundreds of unnecessary heart surgeries on patients just to pad its bottom line. Multiple patients died. Hear what lengths the government went in order to stop the fraud and why many believe the owner got away with it. Former employees, patients, investigators, and urban explorers recount the tangled history of what happened within the walls of Chicago's Edgewater Hospital.

A struggling Chicago hospital did just about anything to admit patients. During the '90s and 2000s, Edgewater Hospital performed hundreds of unnecessary heart surgeries on patients just to pad its bottom line. Multiple patients died. Hear what lengths the government went in order to stop the fraud and why many believe the owner got away with it. Former employees, patients, investigators, and urban explorers recount the tangled history of what happened within the walls of Chicago's Edgewater Hospital.

What happens when a group of bad apples take over a Chicago hospital...

If the Walls Could Talk

A struggling hospital performed hundreds of unnecessary surgeries on patients simply to pad its bottom line. Multiple patients died in the fraud scheme that rocked Chicago's Edgewater Hospital during the 1990s and 2000s. Former employees, patients, investigators, and urban explorers recount the tangled history of what happened within the walls of Chicago's Edgewater Hospital and how the owner got away with it.

A struggling hospital performed hundreds of unnecessary surgeries on patients simply to pad its bottom line. Multiple patients died in the fraud scheme that rocked Chicago's Edgewater Hospital during the 1990s and 2000s. Former employees, patients, investigators, and urban explorers recount the tangled history of what happened within the walls of Chicago's Edgewater Hospital and how the owner got away with it.

BONUS: Teresita Basa, Part 3 "Q&A"

It's not a coincidence that many celebrities who performed at Edgewater Beach Hotel wound up in the "private suites" at Edgewater Hospital. Todd recently joined Tommy Henry on the Chicago History Podcast to explain why and shared a few other similarities between the two buildings. 

Hear the full episode about Chicago's famed Edgewater Beach Hotel in Episode 503

Episode 306 of the Chicago History Podcast features Todd Ganz and Stephani Young talking about the making of If the Walls Could Talk.

Episode 302 of the Chicago History Podcast explores the movie "Backdraft" -- a handful of scenes were filmed at Edgewater Hospital.

Learn more about Chicago History Podcast on their website.

It's not a coincidence that many celebrities who performed at Edgewater Beach Hotel wound up in the "private suites" at Edgewater Hospital. Todd recently joined Tommy Henry on the <a href="https://www.chicagohistorypod.com">Chicago History Podcast</a> to explain why and shared a few other similarities between the two buildings. 
Hear the full episode about <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-503-edgewater-beach-hotel-the/id1510066357?i=1000561267083">Chicago's famed Edgewater Beach Hotel in Episode 503</a>
<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-306-if-the-walls-could-talk-the/id1510066357?i=1000526085675">Episode 306</a> of the Chicago History Podcast features Todd Ganz and Stephani Young talking about the making of If the Walls Could Talk.
<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-302-chicago-history-podcast-at-the-movies/id1510066357?i=1000522729148">Episode 302</a> of the Chicago History Podcast explores the movie "Backdraft" -- a handful of scenes were filmed at Edgewater Hospital.
Learn more about <a href="https://www.chicagohistorypod.com">Chicago History Podcast on their website</a>.

BONUS: Chicago History Podcast Talks Edgewater Hospital

Allan Showery's Past

The State vs Allan Showery

John Wayne Gacy's Arraignment

Trial Begins

Allan's Testimony

Defense Witnesses

Closing Arguments

Jury Deliberates

Allan Changes His Plea...Again

What Really Happened?

Accused of murdering Teresita Basa, Allan Showery's trial began in 1979. Given the unusual circumstances of the case -- namely that police were tipped off by a ghost -- lawyers on both sides were challenged to convince 12 indecisive jurors. But it's what happened after the trial that still remains a mystery.

See pictures and learn more about the Teresita Basa case on our website: IftheWallsCouldTalkPodcast.com , Instagram and Facebook Group.

Hear bonus content, additional stories, interviews and behind-the-scenes content by supporting us on Patreon.

The complete true crime series about Chicago's Edgewater Hospital begins with Episode 1 of If the Walls Could Talk Podcast.

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This episode was written and produced by Todd Ganz.

Accused of murdering Teresita Basa, Allan Showery's trial began in 1979. Given the unusual circumstances of the case -- namely that police were tipped off by a ghost -- lawyers on both sides were challenged to convince 12 indecisive jurors. But it's what happened after the trial that still remains a mystery.
See pictures and learn more about the Teresita Basa case on our website: <a href="https://ifthewallscouldtalkpodcast.com/episodes/teresita-basa/">IftheWallsCouldTalkPodcast.com </a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ifthewallscouldtalkpodcast/">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/ifthewalls">Facebook Group</a>.
Hear bonus content, additional stories, interviews and behind-the-scenes content by supporting us on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/join/ifthewallscouldtalkpodcast">Patreon</a>.
The complete true crime series about Chicago's Edgewater Hospital begins with Episode 1 of If the Walls Could Talk Podcast.
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This episode was written and produced by Todd Ganz.

BONUS: Teresita Basa, Part 2 "The Trial"

First Responders Discovery

Teresita Basa

Murder Investigation

Edgewater Hospital Employees React

Remy Chua

Ghost Takes Over Remy's Body

Allan Showery

Police Question Allan

Allan Confesses

Allan Changes Plea

Teresita Basa was found dead in her Chicago apartment with a knife in chest. The beloved Edgewater Hospital employee had been murdered and set on fire in 1977. With few leads, the case went cold...until Teresita's ghost returned from the grave to identify her killer: another Edgewater Hospital employee named Allan Showery. Hear the shocking true story of one the most unusual murder investigations in Part 1 of this Bonus Episode.  

See pictures and learn more about the unusual murder of Teresita Basa on our website: IftheWallsCouldTalkPodcast.com. 

Hear hours of additional content, stories, interviews, and behind-the-scenes content by supporting us on Patreon. Plans start at just $10/month.

Hear the complete true crime series about Chicago's Edgewater Hospital beginning with Episode 1 of If the Walls Could Talk Podcast.

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This episode was written and produced by Todd Ganz.

Teresita Basa was found dead in her Chicago apartment with a knife in chest. The beloved Edgewater Hospital employee had been murdered and set on fire in 1977. With few leads, the case went cold...until Teresita's ghost returned from the grave to identify her killer: another Edgewater Hospital employee named Allan Showery. Hear the shocking true story of one the most unusual murder investigations in Part 1 of this Bonus Episode.  
See pictures and learn more about the unusual murder of Teresita Basa on our website: <a href="https://ifthewallscouldtalkpodcast.com/episodes/teresita-basa/">IftheWallsCouldTalkPodcast.com</a>. 
Hear hours of additional content, stories, interviews, and behind-the-scenes content by supporting us on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/join/ifthewallscouldtalkpodcast">Patreon</a>. Plans start at just $10/month.
Hear the complete true crime series about Chicago's Edgewater Hospital beginning with Episode 1 of If the Walls Could Talk Podcast.
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This episode was written and produced by Todd Ganz.

BONUS: Teresita Basa, Part 3 "Q&A"

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