Teresita Basa

Under The Tape: A True Crime Podcast · Oct 16, 2026 · 1h 11m

Teresita Basa: The Voice from the Grave

Chicago, Illinois | February 21, 1977

When Teresa Basa was found murdered inside her Chicago apartment, investigators had few leads and a case that seemed to have reached a dead end. Months later, a tip brought police to an unexpected name—and the information behind it came with a story that challenged everything they thought they knew about the investigation.

In this episode of Under The Tape, we look at Teresita’s life, the hours leading up to her death, the evidence investigators uncovered, and the unusual testimony that eventually led them to a…