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No human remains found at Horsch house
Health officials confirm no human remains at Olney home linked to missing women.
In brief
Health officials confirm no human remains at Olney home linked to missing women. Philadelphia health officials found no human remains at R.C. Horsch's Olney home after extensive search linked to missing women cases. Originally reported by PhillyVoice.
Health officials confirm no human remains
Philadelphia health officials say no human remains were found at the Horsch house in Olney after extensive search efforts.
Bones found during excavation
Bones uncovered during excavation on Chew Avenue property were reportedly animal skeletons, not human remains.
Forensic testing confirms animal remains
Forensic testing showed bones were animal remains, not human remains, according to law enforcement sources.
Luminol test reveals human DNA
Investigators sprayed luminol, a chemical that glows blue when it interacts with blood, revealing human DNA around the property.
Sludge-like material found
Drums of 'sludge-like' material were discovered during the investigation, indicating possible hazardous substances.
R.C. Horsch's background
R.C. Horsch produced violent pornographic films for decades before dying in 2025, with his son Eugene arrested in June.
Eugene Horsch arrested
Eugene Horsch was arrested during a traffic stop after allegedly threatening a female passenger in a black BMW.
Photos and videos found
Investigators found hard drives containing over 1 million photos and videos, including images of women who appeared unconscious.
Missing women identified
Police identified Marible Fressess and Gabrielle Amarando from footage recovered at the home, with two more women found in videos.
58 people identified
So far, 58 people have been identified from the trove of pictures and videos collected, most of whom are still alive.
The bottom line
Philadelphia health officials found no human remains at R.C. Horsch's Olney home after extensive search linked to missing women cases.
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