FBI and Police Return to Philadelphia Home in Serial Killer Probe Linked to Seven Missing Women
Investigators are digging up the backyard of a property tied to a potential serial killer case that has already yielded disturbing evidence.
Federal and local law enforcement have returned to excavate the backyard of a Philadelphia home as part of an ongoing investigation into a potential serial killer case linked to at least seven missing women. The probe has previously uncovered apparent "snuff" films and ash-filled urns.
An excavator was observed at the property this week, with police in protective gear moving in and out of the residence. Tents have been erected in the backyard and front yard, and parts of the lawn are covered with tarps. Investigators have been seen wearing various levels of safety equipment, including face masks, hazmat suits, and gloves.
Earlier in the investigation, authorities seized "glass vials" and a vacuum cleaner from the home, which belonged to the late pornographer Raymond "RC" Horsch. His son, Eugene Horsch, was arrested in June. Police found a woman in possession of an identification belonging to one of the missing women at the time of Eugene Horsch's arrest.
A Philadelphia Police Department spokesperson stated that investigators continue to examine evidence and pursue all available leads but declined to provide specific details on findings or the status of efforts to authenticate previously recovered images and videos.
The property's owner, Raymond "RC" Horsch, who produced BDSM-themed pornography, died last year at the age of 82. The investigation into the home began after his son, Eugene Horsch, was arrested in June.
Investigators have reportedly found images and videos depicting four of the seven missing women. A drum of chemicals connected to the house's water system was also discovered. Police have not yet found any bodies.
Among the identified missing women are Maribel Fresses, 26, last seen in 2018; Gabrielle Amarando, 27; Blair Tonzelli, 38, last seen in February 2023; Amy McHale, 54, who went missing in June 2016; and Nicole "Nikki" Fusaro, 34, who disappeared in July 2019.
While dozens of other individuals have been identified from the discovered images, no arrests have been made in connection with the disappearances. Eugene Horsch's arrest was reportedly unrelated to the discoveries at his father's former home, and he has not been charged in connection with the women's disappearances.