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DNA was found in a Philadelphia house that police have said is linked to the disappearances of seven women

CBS News reported that investigators will test the DNA further

The home formerly belonged to Raymond “R.C.” Horsch, a pornographer who died in 2025

Investigators reportedly discovered human DNA at a house in Philadelphia — a home that is linked to seven missing women.

CBS News, citing police sources, reported that the DNA was found after investigators sprayed luminol at the home. It will reportedly be tested further.

Eugene Horsch, 44, the owner of the home, was arrested in June, facing drug and weapon offenses, PEOPLE previously reported. The house was previously owned by Horsch’s father, Raymond “R.C.” Horsch, a filmmaker and erotic photographer who died in 2025.

Following Eugene’s arrest, authorities searched the home and found “ballistic evidence,” false federal credentials, urns and chemicals in bottles.

NBC News later reported that police also recovered more than 1 million digital images and videos of 58 people. The images reportedly belonged to R.C. Horsch.

Of the people found in the files, seven were missing women — including four who appeared to be “lifeless” —Philadelphia police Deputy Commissioner Frank Vanore said during a press conference, aired by 6abc. One video showed “what may have happened” to a fifth woman, Vanore said.

NBC News reported that the five women in the files were Blair Tonzelli, Amy McHale, Maribel Fresses, Gabrielle Amarando and Nicole Fusaro.

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When Eugene was arrested in June, authorities said he was found with a woman who had Tonzelli’s identification, per NBC. Tonzelli has been missing since 2023.

Per CBS, investigators have not yet discovered any human remains in the house. Authorities had sprayed luminol while searching for any blood, according to the report.

No homicide charges have been filed in connection with the investigation.

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