Investigation Into Missing Women Expands in Philadelphia Area

WHO:

ABC7 Los Angeles - Jonathan Halloran-Koren stated that family members have been meeting with Philadelphia police detectives regarding Nicole Fusaro.

ABC7 Los Angeles - A woman found with Eugene Horsch was in possession of an identification card with Blair Tonzelli's name on it.

ABC7 Los Angeles - Jonathan Halloran-Koren, cousin of Nicole Fusaro, stated, "Nicole was a beautiful, kindhearted woman who deserved so much better than what happened to her. She will forever be loved and missed by her family and friends."

NBC News - Seven women who disappeared over more than a decade have been linked to a Philadelphia house.

NBC News - Raymond “R.C.” Horsch, a photographer of sexually explicit material, died in 2025 at age 82.

ABC7 Los Angeles - Antoinette Forbes, 53, is a missing woman from Washington, DC, described as an Asian woman, 5 feet 2 inches tall, weighing about 115 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.

CNN - Aileen Forbes, Antoinette's older sister, stated, "We’re in absolute shock and horror," regarding her sister's disappearance.

6abc Philadelphia - Jonathan Halloran-Koren stated, "Nicole was a beautiful, kindhearted woman who deserved so much better than what happened to her. She will forever be loved and missed by her family and friends."

ABC7 Los Angeles - Five missing women are linked to the investigation: Nicole Fusaro, Gabrielle Amarando, Maribel Fresses, Blair Tonzelli, and Amy McHale.

6abc Philadelphia - Eugene Horsch, 44 years old, is the primary suspect in the investigation.

6abc Philadelphia - Jonathan Halloran-Koren is a cousin of Nicole Fusaro.

WHAT:

ABC7 Los Angeles - Investigators have recovered five urns believed to contain human ashes from the basement of the home linked to the investigation.

NBC News - Authorities have located 41 other people seen in the material, with 16 declining or being reluctant to be interviewed, while detectives are working to interview another 25.

WHYY - The investigation has uncovered thousands of videos, as well as cameras, computers, hard drives, and phones, in addition to the more than 1 million pieces of digital evidence already reported.

ABC7 Los Angeles - Police indicated that an update to the case could come as soon as this week, although no specific date or time for a news conference has been set.

NBC News - Investigators have identified 58 people depicted in material recovered from the house, with four appearing lifeless or unconscious, and 10 others later dying of suspected drug overdoses at locations away from the property.

ABC7 Los Angeles - The FBI has increased the number of agents assigned to the investigation to help authenticate more than one million images that have been recovered from the home.

ABC7 Los Angeles - Police said last month the women were seen in images and videos recovered during the investigation, and both appeared to be dead.

NBC News - Five of the seven women are believed to be dead, although no bodies have been recovered.

NBC News - Investigators have identified 58 people depicted in material recovered from the house, with four appearing lifeless or unconscious.

NBC News - Authorities have located 41 other people seen in the material, with 16 declining or being reluctant to be interviewed.

CNN - A vigil for Antoinette Forbes was held at National Presbyterian Church in Washington, DC, attended by family and friends to show support for her safe return.

CNN - The Metropolitan Police Department has released a missing-person poster seeking public assistance in locating Forbes.

ABC7 Los Angeles - Philadelphia police indicated that an update to the case could come as soon as this week, according to Commissioner Kevin Bethel.

NY Post - Investigators found an explicit "snuff movie" showing Horsch strangling an unidentified woman in August.

ABC7 Los Angeles - The investigation is centered on a home in Philadelphia's Olney neighborhood.

6abc Philadelphia - The FBI has increased the number of agents assigned to the investigation to help authenticate over one million images recovered from the home.

ABC7 Los Angeles - Police have recovered chemicals, drugs, firearms, and ballistic evidence from the property, along with a 55-gallon drum connected to water lines.

ABC7 Los Angeles - Eugene Horsch was indicted in early July for being a convicted felon in possession of firearms, including one with an obliterated serial number, and for possessing fake U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration and FBI credentials.

WHERE:

NBC News - The investigation began with a federal park ranger approaching an illegally parked BMW near Philadelphia’s Independence Hall, specifically in the 600 block of Market Street.

ABC7 Los Angeles - The investigation centers on a home in the 400 block of W. Chew Avenue, Philadelphia.

CNN - Antoinette Forbes was last seen in the 3200 block of Nebraska Avenue NW, Washington, DC.

ABC7 Los Angeles - The investigation is taking place at a home in the 400 block of W. Chew Avenue, Philadelphia.

6abc Philadelphia - The investigation began near Independence Mall, where a federal park ranger noticed a suspicious black BMW parked in an area it was not supposed to be.

WHEN:

ABC7 Los Angeles - Nicole Fusaro disappeared in 2018 at age 27.

ABC7 Los Angeles - Gabrielle Amarando disappeared in 2012 at age 22.

ABC7 Los Angeles - Maribel Fresses disappeared in 2018 at age 27.

ABC7 Los Angeles - Blair Tonzelli was 35 years old when she went missing in 2023.

ABC7 Los Angeles - Amy McHale was last seen in 2016 at age 44.

ABC7 Los Angeles - The investigation began on June 19 after a federal park ranger noticed the suspicious vehicle.

WHY:

CNN - Aileen Forbes expressed concern about the circumstances of her sister's disappearance, noting that Forbes left behind her phones, wallet, laptop, car, and dog.

ABC7 Los Angeles - The investigation was initiated due to suspected drug activity related to the suspicious vehicle.

HOW:

WHYY - Police, with help from the FBI and the Philadelphia Water Department, began excavating a pipe at the home, uncovering nearly 120 pieces of ballistic evidence.

CBS News - Authorities have found a small marijuana grow operation inside the home owned by Eugene Horsch.

ABC7 Los Angeles - Investigators have excavated an underground pipe from in front of the home, which will be tested for evidence.

NBC News - The investigation began with a federal park ranger approaching an illegally parked BMW near Philadelphia’s Independence Hall, where two handguns and approximately $8,000 worth of illegal drugs were found.

CNN - Friends and family of Antoinette Forbes have been actively appealing for help on social media, urging the public to look for any information that could assist in locating her.

6abc Philadelphia - Investigators have recovered video that allegedly shows Raymond Horsch strangling a woman to death.

ABC7 Los Angeles - Investigators have excavated an underground pipe from in front of the home, which will be tested for evidence.

ABC7 Los Angeles - A handwritten note referencing serial killer Ted Bundy and methods for disposing of trash was found at the scene.

(UPDATED September 17, 2026 07:59 UTC)

Investigators have recovered five urns believed to contain human ashes from the basement of a home linked to an ongoing investigation. Authorities have located 41 individuals seen in the material, with 16 of them either declining or being reluctant to be interviewed, while detectives are working to speak with another 25. Additionally, the investigation has uncovered thousands of videos, cameras, computers, hard drives, and phones, along with nearly 120 pieces of ballistic evidence found during an excavation of a pipe at the home, aided by police, the FBI, and the Philadelphia Water Department.

(UPDATED September 17, 2026 04:00 UTC)

Family members of Nicole Fusaro have been meeting with Philadelphia police detectives as the investigation into her case continues. Authorities have indicated that an update could come as soon as this week, although no specific date for a news conference has been announced. Meanwhile, investigators have identified 58 individuals from materials recovered at a property linked to Eugene Horsch, where a small marijuana grow operation was also discovered.

(UPDATED September 17, 2026 03:01 UTC)

The FBI has ramped up its investigation into a case centered around a home in the 400 block of W. Chew Avenue in Philadelphia, increasing the number of agents assigned to help authenticate over one million recovered images. Last month, police reported that the women featured in those images and videos appeared to be deceased. Jonathan Halloran-Koren, a cousin of Nicole Fusaro, expressed his grief, stating, "Nicole was a beautiful, kindhearted woman who deserved so much better than what happened to her," adding that she will forever be loved and missed by her family and friends.

(UPDATED September 17, 2026 02:11 UTC)

Authorities have linked seven women who disappeared over more than a decade to a house in Philadelphia, with five of them believed to be dead, although no bodies have been recovered. Investigators have identified 58 individuals depicted in material recovered from the house, with four appearing lifeless or unconscious, while 41 others seen in the material have been located, though 16 have been reluctant to be interviewed. The investigation was sparked when a federal park ranger discovered an illegally parked BMW near Independence Hall, which contained two handguns and about $8,000 worth of illegal drugs.

(UPDATED September 17, 2026 00:02 UTC)

Antoinette Forbes, a 53-year-old woman from Washington, DC, is currently missing, and her family is deeply concerned about her disappearance, especially since she left behind her phones, wallet, laptop, car, and dog. A vigil was held at the National Presbyterian Church, where family and friends gathered to support her safe return, while the Metropolitan Police Department has released a missing-person poster to seek public assistance. Aileen Forbes, Antoinette's older sister, expressed her shock and horror over the situation, urging anyone with information to come forward and help locate her sister.

(UPDATED September 16, 2026 16:02 UTC)

In a tragic case that has captured attention, Jonathan Halloran-Koren remembered Nicole as a beautiful and kindhearted woman who deserved so much better, stating she will forever be loved and missed by her family and friends. Philadelphia police have indicated that an update on the investigation could come as soon as this week, according to Commissioner Kevin Bethel. Meanwhile, investigators have recovered video that allegedly shows Raymond Horsch strangling a woman to death, with reports revealing the existence of an explicit "snuff movie" from August.

(UPDATED September 16, 2026 10:41 UTC)

The investigation into the disappearance of five women has intensified, with authorities linking Nicole Fusaro, Gabrielle Amarando, Maribel Fresses, Blair Tonzelli, and Amy McHale to the case, while 44-year-old Eugene Horsch has emerged as the primary suspect. The FBI has deployed more agents to a home on W. Chew Avenue in Philadelphia, where they have recovered chemicals, drugs, firearms, and a 55-gallon drum, along with over one million images that are being authenticated. Notably, a handwritten note referencing serial killer Ted Bundy was discovered at the scene, raising further concerns about the nature of the investigation, which began after a federal park ranger spotted a suspicious vehicle near Independence Mall.