I’m Hannah Grayson, a threat intelligence analyst with almost a decade of experience uncovering patterns most people never see. Over the years, I’ve worked closely with law enforcement and major social media platforms, tracking digital footprints, identifying dangerous behavior, and helping solve cases where every detail mattered.
Now, I’m bringing that same expertise to the stories that captivate us all: true crime cases with unexpected turns… and survival tales that show the power of human resilience.
Each week, we’ll break down remarkable investigations, unbelievable escapes, and the decision-making that shapes both criminals and survivors. From offenders who thought they could hide in the noise… to everyday people who found a way through the unthinkable… we’ll analyze the patterns and the strategies that reveal the truth.
If you love true crime, real-life survival, and analysis that cuts through the chaos, you’ve found your next obsession.
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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 suspect. We also examine the confession, the courtroom battle that followed, and the questions surrounding one of the most unusual murder investigations in Chicago history.
Was the story of a voice from beyond the grave simply an extraordinary claim—or was it the beginning of a case that could finally be solved?
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Sources
The Washington Post — Rob Warden, “‘Voice From the Grave’ Evokes a Murder Trial” (September 17, 1978)
Chicago Tribune — John O’Brien, “‘Voice From Grave’ Case a Mistrial” (1979)
Ebony — John O’Brien and Edward Baumann, “Accused of Murder By a Voice From The Grave” (1978)
Morbid — “The Murder of Teresita Basa”
The Greatest True Crime Stories Ever Told — “Teresita Basa: Stretching the Boundaries of Belief”
This Is Monsters — “From Beyond the Grave: Allan Showery”
MrBallen — “Ghost Story”
9 Oct 2026
The Disappearance of Bryce Laspisa
On August 30, 2013, 19-year-old college student Bryce Laspisa disappeared after a series of unusual events during a trip home to Southern California. His SUV was eventually found overturned near Castaic Lake, but Bryce was nowhere to be found. His belongings were still inside the vehicle, and despite extensive searches and years of reported sightings and tips, Bryce has never been found.
In this episode of Under The Tape, we walk through the hours and days leading up to Bryce’s disappearance, the strange behavior that concerned the people closest to him, and what happened after his vehicle was discovered.
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Sources:
California Department of Justice — Missing Person: Bryce David Laspisa
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department
Crime Junkie — “MISSING: Bryce Laspisa”
Morbid — Episode 109: “The Mysterious Disappearance of Bryce Laspisa”
The Charley Project — Bryce Laspisa
Disappeared — “Road to Nowhere”r
2 Oct 2026
Andrea Yates
On June 20, 2001, Andrea Yates drowned her five young children in a Houston bathtub—a tragedy that shocked the nation. Beyond the sensational headlines lay a severe medical history, unheeded psychiatric warnings, and a catastrophic breakdown of healthcare systems.
This episode explores Andrea’s battle with severe postpartum psychosis, the religious delusions that warped her reality, and the landmark 2006 retrial that resulted in a verdict of Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity.
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Sources
Yates v. State (Tex. App. 2005): The official Texas Court of Appeals ruling that overturned Andrea Yates’ 2002 capital murder conviction. This document outlines her full medical timeline, expert testimonies, and the false Law & Order episode claims by prosecution expert Dr. Park Dietz.
Harris County District Court Records (2002 & 2006): Transcripts, police audio confessions, medical charts, and trial exhibits from her initial 2002 capital trial and her 2006 retrial, where she was found Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity.
Are You There Alone? The Unspoken Tragedy of Andrea Yates by Suzanne O’Malley
Breaking Point by Suzy Spencer
Medical Journal Analysis & Forensic Reviews
"The Andrea Yates Case: Insanity on Trial" (Cleveland State Law Review) by Dr. Phillip J. Resnick: Written by the primary forensic psychiatrist for Andrea’s defense team, breaking down her schizoaffective disorder, religious delusions, and M’Naghten insanity defense criteria.
"Mental Health and Justice: The Case of Andrea Yates" (The Lancet): A medical and legal analysis examining the breakdown of psychiatric care, postpartum psychosis risk factors, and systemic failures leading up to the tragedy.
Resources & Support Services
If you or someone you know is struggling with perinatal mental health or postpartum psychosis, help is available:
Postpartum Support International (PSI): Call or text 1-800-944-4773 or visit postpartum.net (https://postpartum.net).
National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988 (Available 24/7).
Maternal Mental Health Hotline: Call or text 1-833-TLC-MAMA (1-833-852-6262).
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