The mystery murder case of Philippines native Teresita Basa has always been an eye-popping case. The body of Teresita was found in her apartment on February 21, 1977. She was 47.
There are many unsolved cases, but Teresita's unusual murder case might give you goosebumps. Many of you are wondering how Teresita's investigators solved the bizarre issue? Overall, Teresita's murder crime is one of the most disturbing and shocking murders in Chicago's history.
As per the Sun, Teresita has revealed her suspect identity was beyond the grave. But how? Let us find out.
Chicago Apartment Teresita Basa Unsolved Murder Update
Born in 1929, Teresita Basa moved to the U.S. in the 1960s to enroll in music. She later began to work as a respiratory therapist at Edgewater Hospital in Chicago, Illinois.
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In 1977, Teresita became the victim of a gruesome murder. However, on February 21, 1977, at around 9 pm, the fire department was called to put off a fire in her apartment. The investigators found her nude body under a burning mattress with a butcher knife buried in her chest. Investigators believed that the fire was set to remove the evidence of the murder.
Police speculated that Basa was the victim of a sexual crime. The autopsy reports finalized that she was not raped. The motive behind the crime is still unclear.
Investigators could also find little physical evidence, as the fire had destroyed most. However, one piece of evidence found was a memo that stated: "Get Theatre Tickets for A.S."
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Where Is Allan Showery Now?
Per Chicago Now, Allan Showery, then 32, pleaded guilty to the murder of Teresita Basa in February 1979. A source revealed that Allan used to work at the hospital.
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However, the suspect, Allan was sentenced to 14 years of imprisonment for the cold murder of Teresita after pleading guilty. He was released on parole in 1983, as per Unsolved Mysteries Fandom Wiki.
Police had no not a trace of the suspect until another respiratory therapist named Remedios Chua shared the details with the cops. According to Remedios's husband, his wife was possessed by Basa's spirit. She wanted her murderer behind the bar. One night, Remi took the name of the killer, Allan Showery.
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