Seven women linked to Philadelphia home

Investigators have recovered evidence from a West Chew Avenue property in Philadelphia's Olney neighborhood connecting seven women to the location, including five who appear injured or deceased in recovered images and videos.

“Police have said 7 women have now been linked to the property”

Property owner arrested in June

Eugene Horsch, 44, who owns the West Chew Avenue property, was arrested in June on charges unrelated to the missing women investigation. His father, Raymond Horsch, who died in 2025, has since become a significant focus of the case.

2009 arrest revealed marijuana operation

Former New Britain Township police chief Robert Scafidi arrested Raymond Horsch at his Chalfont home in 2009 after a woman reported suspicious noises. Police found nearly 200 marijuana plants, firearms, and IDs belonging to multiple women.

“As part of the investigation, firearms were found. There were also IDs of various females.”

Female IDs never fully investigated

When police found multiple female IDs at Raymond Horsch's home, the district attorney's office took them for follow-up investigation, but the former police chief said he never learned what happened next. He noted Horsch received light sentences despite his criminal history.

“He always got light sentences for some reason. He was a person who worked at being evil.”

Missing woman last seen at property

Amy McHale, 44, was last seen in 2016 at the Chalfont home where Raymond Horsch lived. She had previously been married to Raymond Horsch. Neighbors recalled seeing her infrequently before she disappeared.

“You didn't see much of her; she didn't say much. Just saw her one day and suddenly you didn't see her.”

Chalfont home not yet searched

Philadelphia police have not searched the Chalfont property where Raymond Horsch lived, despite its connection to the case. Current homeowners revealed a large safe built into the basement foundation that dates to when Horsch lived there and has since been sealed off.

“I do question why they haven't looked at the Chalfont house honestly; that's his origin story.”

Olney home search uncovers extensive evidence

A June search of the Olney residence found fake law enforcement credentials, drugs, a firearm, hundreds of thousands of photographs and videos, writings, and unidentified chemicals. Detectives are investigating whether the chemicals were used to destroy or conceal evidence related to potential victims.