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Does Philadelphia’s ‘house of horrors’ hold the key to seven missing women?

Does Philadelphia’s ‘house of horrors’ hold the key to seven missing women?

Summary

Police and the FBI in Philadelphia are investigating a burned-out house linked to Raymond "RC" Horsch, a deceased criminal and photographer. They have found a large number of photos and films of women connected to the house, where at least seven women went missing, with five believed dead, though no bodies have been recovered.

Key Facts

  • The house at 417 West Chew Avenue in Philadelphia is linked to criminal activity over more than 30 years.
  • Raymond "RC" Horsch, who died last year, was a criminal, artist, author, and snuff photographer.
  • At least seven women tied to the house have gone missing; police believe five of them are dead.
  • Investigators found about a million photos and films showing 58 women; 25 have been located but not interviewed.
  • Some images show women unconscious or injured, but it is unclear if these are real or staged.
  • Horsch’s son Eugene is in custody on federal gun and drug charges.
  • The neighborhood near the house is known for drug use, homelessness, and high disappearance rates.
  • Police began the investigation after Eugene Horsch was stopped with fake law enforcement IDs and a missing woman's ID.
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