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FBI investigators returned to a Philadelphia home on July 13, 2026, for the third time to search for evidence linked to seven missing women and potential serial killer Eugene Horsch. Over one million digital items were recovered from the property, which is located in Olney's Chew Avenue neighborhood. The ongoing investigation includes disruptive law enforcement efforts like road closures and extensive digging at the site, as described by local officials during a community meeting.

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Philadelphia authorities are intensifying their investigation into a suspected serial killer linked to at least seven missing women. The probe focuses on the Olney neighborhood home of the late Raymond "R.C." Horsch and his son Eugene Horsch, 44, who was arrested in June for unlawful firearms and forgery. FBI agents have recovered over one million digital evidence items from the property, including disturbing images and videos. The search involves significant disruption to local roads as investigators dig deeper into the home, potentially uncovering more information about the missing women.

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WOMAN PLEADS GUILTY TO PAYING FOR SEXUAL TORTURE VIDEOS INVOLVING MONKEYS FOR ONLINE GROUP: 'SICK PERSON' His son Eugene Horsch, 44, was arrested in June on charges involving unlawful firearms and forgery, which led police to make concerning discoveries at the family home. Eugene Horsch's mugshot.

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🔮 Authorities are ramping up their search of Horsch's home on Chew Avenue in Olney – an effort they said will shut down roads and involve more digging at the property, according to the outlet.

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Philadelphia serial killer probe brings in reinforcements to dig through home tied to missing women: report · assertive framing

Over one million digital evidence items are recovered by FBI investigators from a Philadelphia home linked to seven missing women. asserted

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Jeremy Perry, a childhood friend of suspect Eugene Horsch, joins 'America's Newsroom' to share unique insights into Horsch's troubled past. NEWYou asserted

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Investigators have returned to the infamous Philadelphia home of the late Raymond "R.C." Horsch to search the property yet again for any clues in a case involving multiple missing women and a potential serial killer. asserted

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Philadelphia police and federal investigators were seen at the home on Monday as they executed a search warrant, FOX 29 Philadelphia reported. asserted

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Authorities are ramping up their search of Horsch's home on Chew Avenue in Olney – an effort they said will shut down roads and involve more digging at the property, according to the outlet. uncertain

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INVESTIGATORS REVISIT FLORIDA SERIAL KILLER CASE AS SEARCH RESUMES FOR POSSIBLE ADDITIONAL VICTIMS FBI agents execute a search warrant at the home of Eugene Horsch on the 400 block of West Chew Avenue in the Olney neighborhood in Philadelphia, Pa., on Monday, July 13, 2026. asserted

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Multiple law enforcement agencies, including Philadelphia police homicide detectives and the FBI, are conducting an investigation after chemicals, ammunition and drugs were found inside the home in June. asserted

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It is the third time the FBI has returned to the property to search for evidence. asserted

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FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X Police have warned neighbors during a community meeting that the investigation will involve more disruptive law enforcement efforts. asserted

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"We all came together just to make sure neighbors understood that this is an ongoing investigation, we understand it is disruptive, neighbors and businesses are concerned, so we need to provide support and resources," Councilmember Anthony Phillips said, FOX 29 reported. asserted

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SIGN UP TO GET THE LATEST TRUE CRIME NEWS An FBI agent removed an autoclave from the home of Eugene Horsch during a raid on the 400 block of West Chew Avenue in Philadelphia's Olney neighborhood on Monday, July 13, 2026. asserted

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The FBI and Philadelphia police homicide detectives are investigating after chemicals, ammunition and drugs were found in the home in June. asserted

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Police have linked seven missing women to the Olney neighborhood home and investigators recovered more than a million photos and videos. asserted

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At least five of those women are believed to be dead. asserted

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SEND US A TIP FBI agents removed evidence from the home of Eugene Horsch during a raid on the 400 block of West Chew Avenue in Philadelphia's Olney neighborhood on Monday, July 13, 2026. asserted

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Multiple law enforcement agencies, including Philadelphia police homicide detectives and the FBI, are investigating after chemicals, ammunition and drugs were found in the home in June. asserted

chemicals → include → June

LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST Authorities are working to determine what the disturbing images and videos depict, particularly because Horsch was known for producing violent pornography. asserted

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GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL Horsch, an 82-year-old who produced brutally themed pornography and books, died last year. asserted

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CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE FOX NEWS APP Fox News Digital's Michael Ruiz contributed to this report. asserted

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