Horsch case: Investigation at Olney home connected to missing women in Philadelphia enters new phase

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — The morbid and mysterious missing women investigation in Philadelphia’s Olney section will be ramping up again Monday, as the Horsch house investigation is expected to enter a new phase.

Another extensive search is set to begin on Monday as authorities return to the Olney home of Eugene Horsch and his late father, R.C. Horsch, with a search warrant.

Woman recalls 2012 encounter with father, son linked to Olney investigation

This comes as detectives, with the help of the FBI, continue to comb through videos and images, with areas of the home they want to revisit.

Hard drives have already been found at the home, packed with more than 1 million digital files.

R.C. Horsch was known for making violent pornography, so investigators are trying to figure out what was staged and what was real.

Neighbors have already dealt with a 24/7 police presence since the investigation began in June after the arrest of Eugene Horsch outside Philadelphia’s Independence Mall.

Since then, seven missing women have been linked to the investigation.

A total of seven women have now been linked to the sprawling and ongoing investigation centered on a home in Philadelphia's Olney neighborhood.

A total of seven women have now been linked to the sprawling and ongoing investigation centered on a home in Philadelphia’s Olney neighborhood.

Now, police are warning residents near the home about more disruptions to their daily routine, including the sounds of heavy machinery at the property.

Police and local leaders met with residents Sunday afternoon to discuss what’s ahead in the high-profile case involving at the West Chew Avenue property.

Neighbors will have to move their cars and there will be street closures.

“There’s going to be some level of machinery involved, crew of federal and local officers, and they’re going to be out here every single day until they uncover all of the evidence possible,” said Anthony Phillips, with Philadelphia City Coucil.

Officials say activity at the house could last until mid-October.

Philadelphia police have already stated they’ve watched the apparent strangulation of one woman. However, no bodies or human remains have been found.

Previous searches uncovered findings, including a home laboratory. Chemicals were removed from the home, as well as a segment of underground pipe was excavated.

“People have been saying for a while that something’s not right,” said neighbor Jennifer Hart. “They said we could call, but calls have been made for years, so I’m not really satisfied.”

Tags: