Philadelphia missing women investigation 2026
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Philadelphia 'house of horrors' and seven missing women
Raymond Horsch had been offering cash and drugs to women in Kensington in exchange for participating in his violent pornographic films since the early 2000s.
Police first raided the home in June after Eugene Horsch was stopped in a car in Philadelphia's Old City neighborhood carrying fake ID indicating he was federal law enforcement and a DEA agent.
According to court documents, Eugene Horsch allegedly said Tonzelli would "never be seen again".
Philadelphia woman vanishes amid mystery involving six other women
The vanished woman's case is part of a mystery involving six other women.
Investigators searched a home in the Olney section of Philadelphia on June 26.
The recovered digital files include images of women who appear unconscious, injured or possibly dead, according to police.
Former police chief recalls 2009 arrest of RC Horsch linked to Philly house of horrors
R.C. Horsch was taken into federal custody and received a 54-month federal prison sentence.
Authorities plan to return to the Chew Avenue property later in September 2026 with an additional search warrant.
The property on West Chew Avenue in Philadelphia's Olney neighborhood belongs to Eugene Horsch, who is 44 years old.
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The true identity of the woman found in the vehicle with Eugene Horsch has not been released.
Investigators have identified 58 total people in the videos and images found in the home.
Eugene Horsch was 44 years old at the time of his arrest.
Police reveal new details in case of missing women linked to home
Philadelphia Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel said there is no current threat to the community.
A video dated 2017 shows Horsch's deceased father, RC Horsch, nude with a woman who used drugs, was given money, and was affixed to a bed with handcuffs by him.
Vanore said RC Horsch put a zip tie around the woman's neck and she became unconscious.