Authorities found bones in the backyard of the Philadelphia house of horrors, which is owned by the late pornographic filmmaker Raymond “R.C.” Horsch and his son Eugene, and has been linked to the disappearance of seven women. The Philadelphia Medical Examiner’s Office is examining the bones to determine their origin.
Bones Discovered in House of Horrors
Raymond owned the home but passed away in 2025, and his son, Eugene Horsch, has since taken ownership. He was arrested in June 2026 on possession charges, including possession with the intent to deliver and multiple weapon-related charges, according to the Philadelphia Police Department.
On Thursday, October 15, 2026, authorities discovered bones in the home’s backyard, and the Philadelphia Medical Examiner’s Office was called to the scene to examine the findings. It is still unclear whether the bones are connected to the ongoing investigation into Raymond, who police believe was a serial killer before he died.
Authorities have also stressed the bones are not confirmed to be human and could be animal remains, but they are continuing to search for human remains in and around the home. They are searching through the soil in layers and are digging about three feet deep.
A retired FBI supervisory agent said the medical examiner’s presence was a significant development in the case. “If they find something related to the body, then that’s when they would want to call the medical examiner, bring them aboard, have them collect it, and have them take it to their office for examination,” Richard Marx, who specialized in evidence collection, said.
Initial Missing Persons Investigation
Investigators began their backyard search on Monday, October 12, initially searching for blood using luminol, a chemical compound that exhibits chemiluminescence and is commonly used to detect traces of blood that are invisible or have been cleaned up. Their testing was successful and will require further forensic analysis.
Beyond the positive identification of blood, investigators also found “ballistic evidence” while ripping apart floorboards and walls, including laboratory equipment, false federal credentials, urns, and chemicals, which have been sent to the lab for testing. They also recovered over 1 million digital images and videos of dozens of people, which allegedly belonged to Raymond.
The digital files included images of the seven missing women, in which four of them appeared to be “lifeless,” according to Philadelphia police Deputy Commissioner Frank Vanore. Five of the women in the files were identified as Blair Tonzelli, Amy McHale, Maribel Fresses, Gabrielle Amarando and Nicole Fusaro.
Seven Missing Women
One of the women, McHale, was married to Raymond at one point in time and was divorced when she went missing in June 2016. Reports say she was last seen at his home. Two of the women who appeared “unconscious and injured” were Fresses and Amarando; both have been missing for quite some time.
Video footage that was recovered also showed Fusaro allegedly handcuffed to a bed naked, with Raymond next to her. Tonzelli went missing in 2023, but at the time of Eugene’s arrest, a woman with him was carrying what was believed to be Tonzelli’s identification.
Authorities also found about $8,000 of illegal drugs, two handguns, and false federal law enforcement officer credentials on Eugene when he was arrested, all supposedly belonging to him. He has yet to be charged with any crimes related to the seven missing women or the bones found on his property, and his attorney denies any hint that he is responsible for them.
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