A fifth missing woman has been linked to a Pennsylvania ‘house of horrors’ investigation, sparking serial killer concerns.
Nicole Fusaro, who disappeared in 2018 at the age of 27, was allegedly seen being strangled to death in a video shot by deceased adult filmmaker Raymond ‘RC’ Horsch after she vanished.
Police recovered the footage from Horsch’s home in the Philadelphia neighborhood of Olney in June.
Fusaro’s cousin, Jonathan Halloran-Koren, told NBC10 that investigators told the family they believe the woman in the video is her.
However, police have not officially identified Fusaro, and her body has not been recovered.
‘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 one of at least five missing women who have been connected to Horsch’s home, and police believe at least three of the women are dead, prompting fears of a potential serial killer investigation and concerns there are more victims.
Philadelphia Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel and the FBI are set to hold a press conference to update the public on the case at 3pm ET on Wednesday.
Nicole Fusaro, who disappeared in 2018 at the age of 27, has been linked to a Pennsylvania ‘house of horrors’ investigation
Police allegedly recovered footage of Fusaro being strangled to death by Raymond ‘RC’ Horsch from his home in the Philadelphia neighborhood of Olney in June
Horsch, who died last year aged 82, was known for publishing horrific snuff films and writing erotic, sadomasochistic books
The investigation into Horsch began in June 2026, when police pulled over his son, Eugene, 44, near Independence Mall in Philadelphia.
Police became suspicious when a woman in the car with Eugene gave identification for missing 35-year-old Blair Tonzelli, who disappeared in 2023.
Inside the vehicle, cops also found two handguns and over $8,000 in illegal drugs, and Eugene was brought in for questioning.
He allegedly suggested to investigators that Tonzelli would ‘never be seen again,’ leading authorities to carry out several search warrants on the Olney home previously owned by his notorious 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.
The Daily Mail contacted the Philadelphia Police Department and the FBI for comment.
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