PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — A massive investigation continues to unfold involving Philadelphia father and son, Raymond and Eugene Horsch, who appear to be connected to multiple missing women in the city’s Olney section.
Here is a timeline of events known so far in the case:
2012:
Gabrielle Amarando, 22, disappeared in Philadelphia. A childhood friend of Amarando told Action News that loved ones grew increasingly concerned when they stopped hearing from her.
Gabrielle Amarando was 22 years old when she disappeared in 2012.
2016:
Amy McHale, 44, was last seen at the W. Chew Avenue house.
She had been married to Raymond Horsch.
Raymond Horsch and Amy McHale
2018:
Maribel Fresses, 28, disappeared in Philadelphia.
Maribel Fresses was 27 when she disappeared in 2018.
Nicole Fusaro, 27, also disappears in Philadelphia.
2023:
Blair Tonzelli, 35, goes missing in Philadelphia.
Blair Tonzelli
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2025:
Ray Horsch dies.
June 19, 2026:
Eugene Horsch arrested after a federal park ranger noticed a black BMW that was parked in an area it was not supposed to be in the 600 block of Market Street on Independence Mall around 8 p.m.
A ranger suspected drug activity and asked the two occupants Horsch allegedly presented the ranger with fake DEA and FBI credentials. The woman with him allegedly handed over the ID with Tonzelli’s name on it.
June 26, 2026:
Police hold first news conference on the case after chemicals, ammo and drugs were found inside a home in the 400 block of West Chew Avenue, Philadelphia police say.
Philadelphia police provide an update on the major investigation underway at a home on Chew Avenue in the city’s Olney neighborhood.
Officials say the sheer quantity of chemicals found on the property raised red flags.
The items in the basement included a 55-gallon drum and connections to water lines. Vanore called it a “strange setup.”
Deputy Commissioner Frank Vanore also addressed rumors that there were bodies inside the home. He said, at that point, no bodies had been found.
Police and FBI agents could be seen outside the home.
Chopper 6 over ongoing investigation on Chew Avenue in Philadelphia’s Olney section
June 26, 2026:
Amy McHale family speaks out hours after police press conference.
June 30, 2026:
Note mentioning serial killer Ted Bundy, zip ties found amid investigation at Philadelphia home.
June 30, 2026:
We learn Horsch is in federal custody after search of Olney home yields gun, drug evidence.
July 9, 2026:
Horsch is indicted on federal charges.
July 22, 2026:
Pipes are excavated from the Chew Ave. home.
Aug. 6, 2026:
State charges withdrawn against Eugene Horsch as federal prosecutors to take over case.
Aug. 12, 2026:
Police say they have recovered images from inside the Chew Ave. home that appear to show two women dead.
They were identified as Gabrielle Amarando and Maribel Fresses.
Sept. 2, 2026:
Court filing seeks return of BMW tied to investigation involving Eugene Horsch.
Sept. 10, 2026:
Police say they have seen video that allegedly shows Raymond Horsch strangling a woman.
Sept. 15, 2026:
Nicole Fusaro is identified as a 5th missing woman connected to Olney home. Her cousin, Jonathan Halloran-Koren, told Action News that family members had been meeting with Philadelphia police detectives in connection with the Chew Ave. case.
Sources also tell Action News the FBI has increased the number of agents assigned to the investigation to help authenticate more than one million images that have been recovered from the home.
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