Philadelphia police have recovered what they believe to be a snuff film from a north Philadelphia home connected to a series of disappearances and suspected murders. The footage, found on a hard drive, reportedly depicts late pornographer Raymond “RC” Horsch strangling a woman in his Olney neighborhood residence, according to police sources cited by The Philadelphia Inquirer.
The identity of the woman in the video has not been officially released, though police have informed a relative, sources said. Investigators have not yet located the woman’s body. This discovery comes as authorities are examining approximately 50 hard drives containing hundreds of thousands of videos, photographs, and written materials seized from the house. The property is linked to five missing women, and police believe they have digital evidence suggesting at least three of them are deceased.
Raymond Horsch died in May 2025 at the age of 82. His son, Eugene Horsch, 44, was arrested on June 19 in Philadelphia on charges including federal firearms violations and fraudulent credential possession. At the time of his arrest, Eugene Horsch was with a female companion who was carrying identification belonging to Blair Tonzelli, a woman reported missing since 2023.
Investigators previously confirmed finding images and videos on the hard drives that appeared to show two other missing women, Maribel Fresses (last seen in 2018) and Gabrielle Amarando (last seen in 2012), deceased and with visible injuries. The total number of recovered digital files includes an estimated 600,000 images and 70,000 videos.
Raymond Horsch was known for creating pornographic content that sometimes featured graphic violence. Investigators found five urns containing cremated remains and over 20 containers of unknown chemicals and oily substances at the property. Authorities also uncovered more than 10,000 pages of writings, manuscripts, and drawings that reference serial killers and methods of body disposal. Eugene Horsch’s defense team has suggested these materials may belong to his deceased father.
Former FBI profiler James R. Fitzgerald noted that individuals with drug problems, such as some of the missing women connected to the house, would be considered high-risk victims when associated with someone like Raymond Horsch. Fitzgerald suggested that past behavior is a strong indicator of future actions and that Eugene Horsch’s alleged activities could be similar to his father’s, potentially reflecting a similar disregard for vulnerable women.