- Amy McHale has been missing since June 2016, with her last known location being an Olney home in Philadelphia.
- The investigation into her disappearance was revived after the arrest of Eugene Horsch, who has connections to the property.
- Authorities found firearms, drugs, and chemicals during a search of the Olney home, but no human remains have been discovered.
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA — Months after a Pennsylvania mother was fatally shot while trying to help a woman outside a bar, another Pennsylvania family is hoping for answers in a disturbing case that has remained unresolved for nearly 10 years. This time, the family of missing Philadelphia mother Amy McHale says her last known location was an Olney home now at the center of a major FBI and police investigation.
McHale has been missing since June 2016. Her mother and daughter say they last heard from her after she left a voicemail saying she was safe and at the home of Raymond Charles “R.C.” Horsch.
Last Contact Came in 2016
Amy McHale’s family said the last contact they had with her came on June 13, 2016.
Her mother, Gloria McHale, said Amy left a voicemail trying to reassure her that she was safe.
Amy’s daughter, Amanda Stofer, said her mother had known R.C. Horsch for years. The two met in the 1990s, later married, divorced, and remained connected after the relationship ended.
Family members said Amy struggled with addiction and mental health issues, but they do not believe she would have simply disappeared without contacting them again.
Olney Home Searched by Authorities
The home in Philadelphia’s Olney neighborhood recently became the focus of a new investigation after authorities arrested 44-year-old Eugene Horsch, the son of R.C. Horsch.
Police said the investigation began on June 19 after a U.S. Park Ranger overheard an argument between Eugene Horsch and his girlfriend while they were in a parked car near Independence Hall.
Authorities said the woman appeared afraid and said Horsch might hurt her.
Police later searched the vehicle and said they found a fake Drug Enforcement Administration badge, a switchblade, and two guns with obliterated serial numbers.
Fake ID Linked to Missing Woman
Investigators also said the woman with Horsch had a fake identification card.
Reports said the ID had the woman’s photo, but the name belonged to another woman who had been reported missing from the Kensington area in 2023.
The girlfriend later told police that Horsch gave her the ID to use because she had outstanding warrants.
Authorities have not publicly identified the woman connected to the missing-person ID.
Chemicals, Weapons, and 55-Gallon Drum Found
After Horsch’s arrest, federal and local investigators searched the Olney home.
Authorities reported finding chemicals, firearms, drugs, fake credentials, ballistic evidence, and a 55-gallon drum setup.
Investigators also found a handwritten note that referenced serial killer Ted Bundy.
Officials have not confirmed what the chemicals were intended for. Federal experts were brought in to examine the materials and determine whether they were connected to drugs, explosives, or another purpose.
Sewer Search Reported
Investigators also examined areas around and beneath the property.
Reports said authorities were looking into whether drains or sewers near the home could contain traces of chemicals or possible evidence.
Officials have said no human remains were found in the home.
The investigation remains active.
Family Still Searching for Amy
Amy McHale’s family said they have not stopped looking for her.
Her daughter said Amy was more than her struggles and should be remembered as a mother and a human being who was loved and missed.
Her family believes someone knows what happened after Amy went to the Olney home in 2016.
For now, they are hoping the renewed investigation will uncover information that can finally explain where Amy went and why she never came home.
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