Dangerous chemicals, 55-gallon drum, note mentioning Ted Bundy found at home of Philadelphia felon linked to 2 missing women

Key Points:

• Eugene Horsch, 44, was arrested in Philadelphia on drug and firearms charges after authorities found a stockpile of dangerous chemicals, firearms with obliterated serial numbers, drugs, and a 55-gallon drum in his Olney home during a joint FBI and police search.
• The investigation began after a US park ranger overheard a threatening argument between Horsch and his girlfriend near Independence Hall, where Horsch was found carrying a fake DEA badge, weapons, and his girlfriend had a fake ID belonging to a woman reported missing in February 2023.
• Inside the home, police discovered a chilling handwritten letter referencing serial killer Ted Bundy and threats of violence, as well as urns, a bank card linked to the missing woman, and a death certificate for another woman, prompting homicide investigators to lead the probe.
• Horsch is a convicted felon with a criminal history including assault, and his attorney claimed much of the chemical equipment belonged to Horsch’s father, R.C. Horsch, who had a past involving drug manufacturing and fled the country under an alias.
• Authorities, including federal hazmat and FBI experts, continue to investigate the scene, with no human remains found so far despite community rumors, and the probe is ongoing into possible links to at least two missing women.