Crime JunkieaudiochuckINFAMOUS: The Horsch House of Horrors
In short
This episode details a disturbing investigation in Philadelphia centered around a house linked to multiple missing women. The case began with a suspicious encounter involving Eugene Horsch and a woman using a fake ID belonging to Blair Tonselli, a missing person. The investigation into Horsch's house revealed a disturbing scene with evidence of drug operations, hidden compartments, and potentially dangerous materials. The episode delves into the criminal backgrounds of Eugene and his father, Raymond Horsch, exploring their involvement in various illicit activities. It highlights the discovery of further victims and disturbing digital evidence, suggesting a pattern of violence and exploitation connected to the Horsch family and their properties.
Key takeaways
- A house in North Philadelphia is linked to at least seven missing women, with disturbing evidence found on the property.
- The investigation began with a traffic stop involving Eugene Horsch and a woman using a fake ID belonging to a missing person, Blair Tonselli.
- Eugene Horsch and his deceased father, Raymond Horsch, have extensive criminal histories, including drug operations and potentially violent activities.
- Disturbing digital evidence, including images and videos of victims, has been recovered, suggesting a pattern of exploitation.
- The case involves multiple missing women, with new victims being identified as the investigation progresses, raising serious concerns about their fate.
Chapters
Introduction to the Philadelphia Case
The hosts introduce a disturbing case unfolding in North Philadelphia involving a house compared to a horror movie, linked to at least seven missing women.
The Initial Encounter
A park ranger spots a BMW parked improperly near Independence Mall and hears a woman's voice from inside saying, 'You're going to hurt me.' Upon investigation, the ranger finds a middle-aged man and woman in the car, both showing signs of drug use.
Fake IDs and a Missing Person
The man, identified as Eugene Horsch, and the woman are found with fake IDs. The woman's ID belongs to Blair Tonselli, who has an open missing person case filed more than three years prior.
The Horsch House of Horrors
Police investigate Eugene Horsch's house at 4117 West Chew Avenue in the Olney neighborhood, described as a 'house of horrors' with boarded-up windows and bars on the first floor.
Discoveries at the House
Inside the house, authorities find a marijuana grow operation, hidden compartments, a makeshift lab with potentially dangerous chemicals, and a 55-gallon drum connected to water lines leading to a hole in the ground.
Eugene Horsch's Background
Eugene Horsch grew up in Bucks County, was considered smart as a child, but later gravitated towards harder drugs and a different crowd. His childhood home had a steel door built into the basement walls, described as a 'panic room' or 'safe room'.
Raymond Horsch's Criminal History
Eugene's father, Raymond Horsch, had a long and extensive criminal history, including drug smuggling, art forgery, and a stint as a porn performer. He died in 2025.
Amy Macle
Amy Macle, another woman who went missing in 2016, was last known to be at the Horsch house. Her mother reported her missing after Raymond Horsch stopped contacting her.
New Victims and Disturbing Evidence
Police announce two new victims, Maribel Fress and Gabrielle Amorendo, found in images and videos from the Horsch house. The digital evidence is described as 'graphic' and 'dark'.
The Crematorium Connection
Investigators discover Raymond Horsch had access to a crematorium, potentially linked to the disposal of bodies. This raises further questions about the fate of the missing women.
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