A fifth woman reported missing has been connected to a disturbing investigation at a Philadelphia property described as a potential “house of horrors,” raising fresh fears about a possible serial killer.
Nicole Fusaro was 27 when she vanished in 2018. Authorities are examining video allegedly recorded by the late adult filmmaker Raymond “RC” Horsch that appears to show a woman being strangled after Fusaro disappeared.
Investigators reportedly found the footage in June at Horsch’s former home in Philadelphia’s Olney neighborhood.
Jonathan Halloran-Koren, Fusaro’s cousin, told NBC10 that detectives informed the family they believe the woman shown in the recording is Fusaro.
Police have yet to formally confirm the woman’s identity, and Fusaro’s remains have not been found.
“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,” Halloran-Koren told WPVI.
Fusaro is among at least five missing women now tied to Horsch’s property. Investigators suspect that at least three of them may be dead, intensifying concerns that the case could involve a serial killer and that additional victims may yet be identified.
Philadelphia Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel and the FBI are scheduled to brief the public on the investigation during a news conference at 3 p.m. ET Wednesday.
Nicole Fusaro disappeared in 2018 at age 27 and has since been linked to the investigation surrounding a Pennsylvania “house of horrors”
Authorities allegedly found footage at Raymond “RC” Horsch’s Olney home that appears to show Fusaro being strangled
Horsch, who died last year at 82, was known for releasing disturbing snuff films and authoring erotic books involving sadomasochistic themes
The probe into Horsch’s property began in June 2026, after police stopped his 44-year-old son, Eugene, near Philadelphia’s Independence Mall.
Officers became alarmed when a woman traveling with Eugene reportedly identified herself using the details of 35-year-old Blair Tonzelli, who had been missing since 2023.
Police also allegedly discovered two handguns and more than $8,000 worth of illegal drugs inside the vehicle before taking Eugene in for questioning.
During questioning, Eugene allegedly told investigators that Tonzelli would “never be seen again.” The statement prompted authorities to obtain multiple search warrants for the Olney residence, once owned by his infamous pornographer father.
In an initial search of the home on June 20, police said they found at least one additional illegal gun, a fake FBI badge, a marijuana growing operation, and five urns containing cremated remains.
In another search on June 25, investigators said they found over 50 hard drives holding over 600,000 images, 70,000 videos and 10,000 writings and drawings.
In August, investigators announced that video evidence collected from a hard drive in Horsch’s home led police to believe two other missing women are deceased.
Those women are Gabrielle Amarando, who disappeared in 2012 at age 22, and Maribel Fresses, who vanished in 2018 at age 27. Neither of their bodies has been found.
The investigation into Horsch began in June 2026, when police pulled over his son, Eugene, 44, and a woman in the car with him gave identification for missing 35-year-old Blair Tonzelli (pictured), who disappeared in 2023
In August, investigators announced that video evidence collected from a hard drive in Horsch’s home led police to believe Gabrielle Amarando (left), who disappeared in 2021 at age 22, and Maribel Fresses (right), who vanished in 2018 at age 27, are deceased
The investigation also prompted police to reexamine the disappearance of Amy McHale, Horsch’s former wife, who also disappeared in June 2016 at age 44
Amarando’s mother, Karen, wrote on Facebook in August that she finally got closure on what happened to her daughter.
‘They have video of her alive that he took; God only knows how he tortured her before he killed her, and then pictures of her dead. God only knows how many other girls he has done this to,’ she wrote.
‘The police have found five urns and other evidence; they have over 700,000 videos, pictures and notes to go through. Unfortunately, my daughter’s body has not been found yet and maybe never will. I am devastated.’
Horsch, who died last year aged 82, was known for publishing horrific snuff films and writing erotic, sadomasochistic books.
The investigation also prompted police to reexamine the disappearance of Amy McHale, Horsch’s former wife, who also disappeared in June 2016 at age 44.
McHale was last seen at the Olney property in 2016 and appeared in Horsch’s films, photographs and music videos.
Horsch had a reputation for creating violent pornography, and he also wrote books featuring serial killers who preyed on women.
NBC10 reported that investigators also found computer parts and a home laboratory with various ‘containers of an unknown oily substance’ in the home.
Investigators reportedly interviewed people who knew Horsch who said that he had often bragged about killing people and melting their bodies with chemicals.
The FBI’s Evidence Recovery Team was then drafted in to process the homemade laboratory, and another search warrant was served on the home on July 22 to excavate the property.
Investigators sent the oily substance to a Chicago laboratory; however, it is not yet clear whether it contains human remains.
Horsch’s son Eugene has not been charged with any crimes in connection with the missing women, and remains in federal custody on charges related to illegal gun possession.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Philadelphia police.
Our News Outlet contacted the Philadelphia Police Department and the FBI for comment.
