After losing a $64 million civil suit to the government, Peter Rogan fled to Canada and lived in a swanky Vancouver penthouse. Even after the feds filed criminal charges, they struggled to bring him back back to Chicago. Meanwhile, the Edgewater Hospital campus crumbled and became a magnet for crime. The neighborhood demanded it be torn down.

See photos of Peter Rogan's yacht and haunting images of the abandoned hospital on the episode page of our website: IftheWallsCouldTalkPodcast.com

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This episode was written and produced by: Todd Ganz

After losing a $64 million civil suit to the government, Peter Rogan fled to Canada and lived in a swanky Vancouver penthouse. Even after the feds filed criminal charges, they struggled to bring him back back to Chicago. Meanwhile, the Edgewater Hospital campus crumbled and became a magnet for crime. The neighborhood demanded it be torn down.
See photos of Peter Rogan's yacht and haunting images of the abandoned hospital on the episode page of our website: <a href="https://ifthewallscouldtalkpodcast.com/episodes/fringe-benefit/">IftheWallsCouldTalkPodcast.com</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>.
Join us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ifthewallscouldtalkpodcast/">Instagram </a>and our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/ifthewalls">Facebook Group</a>.
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This episode was written and produced by: Todd Ganz

How did a group of bad apples turn a premiere Chicago hospital into a "butcher shop"? If the walls of Edgewater Hospital could talk, they would proudly share the years of good medicine before breaking down into tears recounting the horrible crimes done within those walls. Hear former employees, patients, FBI agents, lawyers, and urban explorers share what happened in this history / true crime podcast series.

How did a group of bad apples turn a premiere Chicago hospital into a "butcher shop"? If the walls of Edgewater Hospital could talk, they would proudly share the years of good medicine before breaking down into tears recounting the horrible crimes done within those walls. Hear former employees, patients, FBI agents, lawyers, and urban explorers share what happened in this history / true crime podcast series.

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

If the Walls Could Talk

New owners took over a struggling Chicago hospital and did just about anything to fill up the beds. During the '90s and 2000s, Edgewater Hospital performed hundreds of unnecessary heart surgeries on patients just to pad its bottom line. Hear what lengths the government had to go to 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 Chicago's Edgewater Hospital. If the walls of Edgewater Hospital could talk, they would proudly share the years of good medicine before breaking down into tears recounting the unthinkable crimes done there during its final decade. 

New owners took over a struggling Chicago hospital and did just about anything to fill up the beds. During the '90s and 2000s, Edgewater Hospital performed hundreds of unnecessary heart surgeries on patients just to pad its bottom line. Hear what lengths the government had to go to 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 Chicago's Edgewater Hospital. If the walls of Edgewater Hospital could talk, they would proudly share the years of good medicine before breaking down into tears recounting the unthinkable crimes done there during its final decade.

Fringe Benefit

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

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.

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

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.

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