Bones found at Horsch "house of horrors" in Olney section of Philadelphia, sources say
Updated on: October 15, 2026 / 5:55 PM EDT / CBS Philadelphia
TL;DR
- Bones were found in the backyard of a Philadelphia home connected to suspected serial killer Raymond Horsch.
- The Medical Examiner's Office responded to the scene, but it is not yet confirmed if the bones are human or animal.
- Investigators are continuing a detailed search of the property, which is expected to last until at least next week.
- Human DNA was previously found inside the house using luminol, and opossum carcasses were found near the property.
- Investigators believe Horsch may have used alkaline hydrolysis to dispose of bodies, a method he described in his own writings.