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Eugene Horsch: Philadelphia House of Horrors
Philadelphia man Eugene Horsch faces investigation after police recover over a million images and videos from his home, including apparent depictions of five missing women.
In brief
Philadelphia man Eugene Horsch faces investigation after police recover over a million images and videos from his home, including apparent depictions of five missing women. Philadelphia police recovered over a million images and videos from Eugene Horsch's home, showing five women who appear deceased, but no human…
Eugene Horsch
Eugene Horsch is a 44-year-old Philadelphia man at the center of an investigation into seven missing women after police recovered more than one million images and videos from his former home.
Shared Home with Father
Horsch shared his home, dubbed a 'house of horrors' by some media outlets, with his late father Raymond 'R.C.' Horsch, an erotic filmmaker and photographer.
Current Status
Horsch is currently in federal custody on weapons and drug-related offenses, with no charges connected to the missing women.
Attorney's Response
Attorney Jerome Brown categorically denies Eugene Horsch is a serial killer, citing his incarceration from 2013 to 2017 and medical conditions that prevented him from committing crimes.
Arrest Details
Horsch was arrested on June 19 after police found him parked illegally near Independence National Historical Park with a missing woman's ID.
Home Search Findings
Police found narcotics, unidentified chemicals, a 'home-made laboratory' in the basement, and over a million digital images and videos at Horsch's home on West Chew Avenue.
Five Urns Found
Five urns believed to contain human ashes were found at the home, one bearing Raymond Horsch's name, who died in May 2025, aged 82.
Video Evidence
Police say one video appears to show Raymond placing a zip tie around a woman’s neck until she appears unconscious and 'lifeless'.
Staged vs. Real Footage
Police caution that analyzing the footage is tricky as some videos were staged by Raymond, who was an erotic filmmaker and photographer.
Identified Women
Police have identified three additional women depicted in images and videos as deceased, bringing the total to five women who appear deceased in the digital evidence.
Nicole Amanda Fusaro
Nicole Amanda Fusaro, 27, went missing in 2018 and is believed to be the woman seen being strangled by Raymond Horsch in one of the videos.
Medical Examiner's Assessment
The Medical Examiner's Office advises that if the images are authentic and unaltered, the women depicted appear deceased, but no cause of death has been determined.
Ongoing Investigation
Authorities stress the lengthy work required to analyze the vast digital evidence, with no established connection between the footage and Eugene Horsch.
What matters most
Philadelphia police recovered over a million images and videos from Eugene Horsch's home, showing five women who appear deceased, but no human remains have been found.
