June 29, 2026

Episode 80: The Voice From The Grave: Teresita Basa

In 1977, a murdered Chicago woman named Teresita Basa appeared to speak through a coworker, naming her killer, describing the crime, and leading detectives to evidence that broke the case open. Mary Ann Poll tells the true story, verified by court records and police files, of the haunting that solved its own murder.EPISODE NOTES● One of the most legally documented paranormal cases in American history: the killer's conviction and the testimony of Remibias Chua are part of the public record.● The episode honors Teresita Basa as a real woman and a real victim, not a plot device.● The faith angle: the episode raises the question of whether God might use even the most unexpected means to bring justice to bear.SOURCES● Chicago Police Department records (1977)● Cook County court records, People v. Jose Chua● Chicago Tribune contemporaneous coverage, 1977-1978● Remibias Chua's sworn testimony

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