Horsch’s Books Reveal Terrifying Truth | Philadelphia News

Philadelphia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 19, 2026 · 2m

A chilling new twist in Philadelphia’s cold case mystery: Raymond Horsch, who died in 2025, allegedly detailed horrific murders—including dissolving victims with chemicals—in his books, prompting a fresh investigation into the disappearances of two women from his Olney neighborhood. Police have uncovered video evidence suggesting both women were killed inside his home, and are now scouring his property for remains, analyzing 50 mysterious containers of oily substance. Horsch, once an artist and convicted felon, wrote “Empathy,” a memoir that reads like a confession of serial killings. Retired…