FBI Seizes New Evidence At Philadelphia Home Tied To 7 Missing Women
FBI and Philadelphia police removed glass vials and a vacuum from a home on West Chew Avenue in the Olney neighborhood on Monday, October 5, 2026.[1] Investigators say the search is tied to evidence connected to at least seven missing women.[1]
A hazmat crew carried out the removal, authorities said.[1] Investigators also seized workout equipment, a drum of chemicals connected to the home's water system, and five urns that might contain human ashes. Earlier searches of the property recovered more than a million pieces of digital evidence and alleged "snuff" videos.
The residence formerly belonged to pornographer Raymond "R.C." Horsch, and images tied to the property show four of the seven missing women, including Maribel Fresses and Gabrielle Aramando. Police said on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, that the serial-killer-related investigation remains active and ongoing.
Authorities are continuing to process the seized items and to follow investigative leads as forensic work proceeds.
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- On Monday, October 5, 2026, FBI and Philadelphia police removed glass vials, a vacuum cleaner, workout equipment and other items from a home on West Chew Avenue in Philadelphia's Olney neighborhood.
- The residence formerly belonged to pornographer Raymond "R.C." Horsch, and investigators are probing links between evidence from the home and at least seven missing women.
- Police say earlier searches uncovered more than a million pieces of digital evidence, alleged "snuff" videos, a drum of chemicals connected to the water system, and five urns that might contain human ashes.
- Four of the seven missing women have been identified in images tied to the property, including publicly named cases such as Maribel Fresses and Gabrielle Aramando.
- Philadelphia police stated on October 6, 2026, that the serial-killer-related investigation remains active and ongoing.
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