FBI and Philadelphia police resume backyard dig at home tied to missing-women case
FBI agents and Philadelphia police have returned to excavate the backyard of a city house that investigators say may be linked to a serial-killer probe involving at least seven missing women.
Police and FBI investigators have once again begun digging the backyard of a Philadelphia residence that may be central to a suspected serial-killer case tied to at least seven women who vanished over the past several years. An excavator works alongside tents and tarps, while dozens of crime-scene specialists in hazmat suits, masks and chemical-spraying gear rotate through the site. Prior searches yielded disturbing material described as snuff-film clips, ash-filled urns and a drum of chemicals linked to the house's water system.
The probe intensified after Eugene Horsch was arrested in June, found with a woman carrying identification for one of the missing individuals. Identified victims include Maribel Fresses, Gabrielle Amarando, Blair Tonzelli, Amy McHale and Nicole "Nikki" Fusaro, though no remains have been located. Experts note the unusually large number of technicians reflects the complexity of the evidence. The Philadelphia Police Department declined to provide further specifics, stating the investigation is ongoing.
Why it matters
The case could reveal a serial killer responsible for multiple disappearances and underscores the scale of forensic investigations in urban settings.
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