Philadelphia police announced Monday that the investigation into seven missing women will move into a new, more intensive phase. Detectives, aided by the FBI, are returning to the Olney home once owned by Eugene Horsch and his late father, R.C. Horsch, with a fresh search warrant and a crew of federal and local officers.

Expanded search effort

The renewed operation will involve daily deployment of heavy machinery, including excavators and other equipment, to re‑examine areas of the property that have already been searched. City Council member Anthony Phillips said, “There’s going to be some level of machinery involved, a crew of federal and local officers, and they’ll be out here every single day until they uncover all of the evidence possible.” Officials estimate the activity could continue through mid‑October.

Background on the case

Investigators have been combing through more than one million digital files recovered from hard drives found at the house. R.C. Horsch was known for producing violent adult material, prompting authorities to separate staged content from any potential real‑world crimes. Since the arrest of Eugene Horsch outside Independence Mall in June, neighbors have lived with a 24‑hour police presence.

To date, police have documented the apparent strangulation of one woman, but no bodies or human remains have been recovered. Earlier searches uncovered a makeshift laboratory, chemicals that were later removed, and a segment of underground pipe that was excavated.

Community impact

Residents near the property have been warned that the increased police activity will bring noise, traffic and the occasional disruption to daily routines. Long‑time neighbor Jennifer Hart expressed frustration, saying, “People have been saying for a while that something’s not right. They said we could call, but calls have been made for years, so I’m not really satisfied.”

The city’s police department continues to urge anyone with information about the missing women to come forward, emphasizing that every lead is vital to solving the case.

What’s next?

With federal resources now fully engaged, investigators hope the intensified search will yield new forensic evidence that can be used to identify and locate the missing women. The investigation remains a top priority for Philadelphia law enforcement, and officials have pledged to keep the public informed as the search progresses.

Original reporting: Brookhaven News – ABC7 New York — read the source article.