Police and FBI Searched Philadelphia Home
Authorities are investigating connections between a home and seven missing women.
Updated on Sept. 30, 2026 in Crime — General
Police and the FBI conducted a search of a Philadelphia residence linked to an investigation into seven missing women. Eugene Horsch, the current owner of the home, is currently in law enforcement custody.
Why it matters
The search follows revelations regarding a memoir published by the home's late former owner, Raymond Horsch. His 2014 book allegedly described a serial killer disposing of victims using chemicals, prompting investigators to examine the property.
Eugene Horsch is currently held in law enforcement custody as authorities continue their investigation. The search specifically focuses on the Philadelphia residence previously owned by the late Raymond Horsch.
The players
Eugene Horsch
He is the current owner of the Philadelphia residence where law enforcement conducted a search.
Raymond Horsch
He was the previous owner of the home and the author of a 2014 memoir describing serial killings.
The details
Law enforcement performed a physical search of the property to determine if the home holds evidence regarding seven missing women. Investigators are comparing the current findings against claims made in a 2014 memoir authored by Raymond Horsch, which depicted a serial killer using chemicals to dispose of victims.
Timeline
Raymond Horsch published a memoir in 2014.
Police and the FBI searched the Philadelphia residence on September 29, 2026.
Legal Context
The search follows a pattern set by the 2010 search of the Long Island Serial Killer suspect's properties, where investigators sought to correlate literary claims with physical site evidence. Such cases often highlight the challenges of verifying claims made in memoirs against active forensic investigations.
Residents in the local neighborhood may notice a continued law enforcement presence as the investigation proceeds. No specific safety advisories have been issued to the public at this time.
The takeaway
This investigation underscores the importance of scrutinizing claims made in public documents during cold case reviews. Authorities continue to weigh the veracity of the 2014 memoir against forensic evidence gathered at the scene.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by FOX News Radio.
