A recent encounter in Philadelphia’s Independence National Historic Park led to a sprawling investigation involving drugs, guns, and mysterious chemicals. A park ranger approached a black BMW parked in a reserved spot, finding 44-year-old Eugene Horsch and a woman engaged in what appeared to be illegal drug activity.

Investigation and Search

The woman in the car presented an ID with a name that belonged to a missing person in Philadelphia. This prompted authorities to execute a search warrant at Horsch’s home in the Olney neighborhood. The search uncovered more weapons, drugs, and various chemicals in bottles, drums, and plastic containers.

The FBI was called in to help identify the chemicals, which included a 55-gallon drum connected to water lines. Authorities are still unsure what Horsch was doing with these chemicals or what he was producing. A note mentioning notorious serial killer Ted Bundy was also found at the home.

Missing Woman and Ongoing Investigation

The potential link to the missing woman, whose name was on the fake ID, has prompted extra attention at the house. However, no ‘apparent bodies’ were found at the scene. Horsch’s defense attorney, Jerry Brown, plans to enter pleas of not guilty for the charges his client is currently facing.

The investigation is ongoing, with police still stationed outside the home. The case has also caught the attention of the family of Amy McHale, a woman who was once married to Horsch’s father and disappeared nearly 10 years ago.

Original reporting: KTVZ (Central Oregon) — read the source article.