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Published 14:44 30 Jun 2026 GMT
A 44-year-old Philadelphia man has been arrested and charged after a joint raid by local police and the FBI uncovered weapons, hazardous chemicals, and a chilling handwritten note referencing serial killer Ted Bundy.
Authorities state that the evidence found inside the home connects the suspect to at least two missing women.
The suspect, Eugene Horsch, was initially taken into custody on drug and firearms charges following an incident earlier in the month.
However, a subsequent search of his three-story home in the Olney neighborhood revealed a highly suspicious environment that prompted local investigators to call federal agents for assistance.
As reported by NBC 10 Philadelphia, during a press conference, Philadelphia Police Deputy Commissioner Frank Vanore explained that the scale of the materials found inside the property raised immediate red flags.
In addition to narcotics and stockpiles of ammunition, investigators discovered a 55-gallon drum connected directly to the home's water lines.
Among the items seized from the residence was a letter obtained by The Philadelphia Inquirer, which details a chilling premeditated plan. The author of the note details an experience of waiting for an intended victim and explicitly references the methods of Ted Bundy.
The text of the letter reads, "Acting on emotion is where problems occur. What I don’t think I told you was that the first time it was planned ahead of time. The threat was made before you know who came over, and I already had a 2ft zip tie in my pocket and a drum set up. I had been ready and waiting, and I damn sure showed no hesitation. And it was fun."
Law enforcement officials are currently working to confirm who wrote the note and whether the events described actually took place.
The broader investigation into Horsch began to unfold after a park ranger intervened in a domestic dispute between the suspect and his girlfriend. The ranger reported hearing the woman cry out, "You're going to hurt me."
After approaching the couple, authorities discovered a fake Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) badge, a switchblade, and two firearms with obliterated serial numbers on Horsch.
Additionally, the girlfriend was found carrying a false identification card belonging to a Kensington woman who has been missing since February 2023.
The girlfriend claimed she did not know the missing individual and had only used the ID because Horsch gave it to her to help her avoid an outstanding arrest warrant.
When local police initially searched the Olney residence, the unusual setup in the basement compelled them to request federal backup. "In the basement area of this property, there were chemicals. Various chemicals in bottles … some of these chemicals, if they were to be put together and obviously ignited, they could cause some hazards," Vanore stated.
Authorities remain uncertain about the exact purpose of the specialized setup inside the home. "We just don't know what he was doing," Vanore added. "If he's producing something, if he's making something, if he's irrigating something, we don't know."
The FBI has removed more than 30 boxes and bags of evidence as they continue to investigate the suspect's potential links to the missing persons cases.
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Published 10:19 03 Mar 2026 GMT
A man who was briefly detained during a SWAT raid at his home last month has spoken out after the inexplicable disappearance of the mother of news anchor Savannah Guthrie.
More than a month after 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie vanished, investigators have yet to determine what happened to her and who may be involved.
Two weeks after he and his 77-year-old mother were detained in connection with the case, 37-year-old Luke Daley said he does not know who might be responsible.
Speaking to True Crime Arizona host Briana Whitney, he insisted, “I don't. If I did, I would happily tell [the] FBI, police anything. I, like everyone else, just want Nancy to come home and be safe. But that being said, I have nothing to do with this case, and that's it.”
Daley described being held by federal agents, during which he was handcuffed and placed in a patrol car while officers searched both his vehicle and his home — an experience he called “tough.” Still, he said he believed, “It should be not a big deal to clear my name and move on.”
He emphasized that he accounted for his whereabouts, explaining, “All the dates I was telling them where I was. All you have to do is look at my phone and see my location. It was nowhere near anywhere or have any connection to this.”
When asked why he and his mother were served search warrants, Daley said authorities provided no explanation whatsoever. “They didn't tell me any information about that,” he stated. “I have thought of any type of reason why they could have come after me, but there's nothing, and I think that's why they didn't tell me.”
Addressing speculation online that he resembles a masked individual seen on a doorbell camera approaching Nancy’s home, Daley firmly denied any connection, saying it is “absolutely not” him.
Since being detained, he said his life in Tucson has become “hard.” “I can't go anywhere,” he explained. “Everyone gives me dirty looks. I'd like to be able to go about my life and not have this shadow of doubt cast over me.”
He reiterated his concern for Nancy, adding, “I just want to say again that I hope that [Nancy is] safe. I hope they find her.”
The Pima County Sheriff’s Department confirmed to E! News that a federal search warrant was executed on Daley as part of the ongoing investigation into Nancy’s disappearance.
Meanwhile, Chris Scileppi, the attorney representing Daley and his mother, previously told ABC News that although they were briefly detained, they were not arrested and have no ties to the case. “Like the entire Tucson community,” Scileppi said in a Feb. 19 statement to ABC News, “both Mr. Daley and his mother are hopeful that Nancy will be returned to her family unharmed.”
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Published 10:20 04 Feb 2026 GMT
Officials are looking into the alleged ransom notes in the disappearance of news anchor Savannah Guthrie's mother.
As previously reported, the 54-year-old co-host of NBC's Today show is searching for her mother, Nancy Guthrie, who has gone missing from her home in Tucson, Arizona, on January 31.
On February 3, TMZ reported receiving a ransom note demanding a substantial amount of Bitcoin for Nancy's release.
The note, which specified a multimillion-dollar sum, was also tied to a particular Bitcoin address.
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos confirmed that the FBI had reviewed the message and shared it with Savannah, who has since been informed of the contents.
“It's like any piece of evidence,” he stated, cited by BBC News. “You give it to us, you give us a lead, we’re going to look at every aspect of that lead.”
As the investigation continues, Nanos emphasized that investigators are treating every tip with urgency.
The sheriff's department has not yet confirmed whether the ransom note is authentic.
Nancy was last seen around 9:30PM on January 31 after being dropped off at her home by family members.
The following morning, her family became concerned when she failed to attend church services, prompting them to contact authorities.
Investigators quickly turned their attention to what appeared to be a crime scene at the 84-year-old's home, with initial signs suggesting she did not leave voluntarily.
“We believe now, after we processed that crime scene, that we do, in fact, have a crime scene that we do, in fact, have a crime,” he said, noting that Nancy suffers from mobility issues, making it unlikely that she could have walked away from her home on her own.
Authorities also found blood at the scene, which is currently being tested, though the sheriff has not confirmed whether it was seen inside or outside the home.
The investigation has taken on even more urgency due to Nancy’s medical condition, as she requires medication that could become life-threatening if not taken in time.
“We do believe that Nancy was taken from her home against her will. And that's where we’re at," Nanos added.
The news anchor took to Instagram on February 2 to express her thanks for the outpouring of prayers.
"We believe in prayer. we believe in voices raised in unison, in love, in hope. we believe in goodness. we believe in humanity. above all, we believe in Him," she penned.
"Thank you for lifting your prayers with ours for our beloved mom, our dearest Nancy, a woman of deep conviction, a good and faithful servant. raise your prayers with us and believe with us that she will be lifted by them in this very moment."
"We need you," she continued. “He will keep in perfect peace those whose hearts are steadfast, trusting in the Lord.” a verse of Isaiah for all time for all of us. Bring her home."
In the midst of the search, she has been absent from her usual duties at the Today show as she stays in Arizona with her family.
NBC has confirmed that she will not be participating in the network's Winter Olympics coverage to focus on supporting her family.
“Savannah will not be joining us at the Olympics as she focuses on being with her family during this difficult time,” the statement said. “Our hearts are with her and the entire Guthrie family as the search continues for their mother. We will share additional information about our Opening Ceremony coverage plans soon.”
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Published 09:21 27 Oct 2023 GMT
Following the horrific mass shooting in Maine, investigators have found a mysterious note in the suspected shooter's home as the search for him is still ongoing.
The horrifying incidents were confirmed to have occurred at two locations - Schemengees Bar and Grille and Sparetime Recreation - on October 25.
As reported by NBC News, the death toll now stands at 18, and 13 others have been wounded. An arrest warrant for eight counts of murder has been issued as only eight victims have currently been identified.
In a chilling development, investigators have stumbled upon a cryptic note at the residence of the alleged Maine mass shooter, Robert Card. As the manhunt for the fugitive intensifies, the US Coast Guard has now joined the massive search efforts.
The discovery of the mysterious note came as authorities executed a search warrant at Card's disheveled house in Bowdoin on Thursday.
The contents of the note have not been disclosed, leaving investigators striving to unlock any potential clues it may hold regarding the motive behind the horrifying bloodshed on Wednesday night.
Simultaneously, the US Coast Guard has entered the fray by deploying a surveillance plane and boats from Boothbay to assist in the manhunt for the alleged mass killer.
The search operation already involves a coalition of local, county, state, and federal agents. Coast Guard Chief Petty Officer Third-Class Diolanda Caballero informed NBC about their involvement in the pursuit.
Card's car was discovered near a boat launch in Lisbon, situated nearly 8 miles from the scene of the shootings. The Messenger has reported that a 15-foot boat, believed to belong to Card, is currently missing.
Retired NYPD chief Robert Louden offered insights into Card's possible whereabouts, highlighting that the trained marksman and skilled outdoorsman might have ventured into the woods, making the search for him akin to "a spider's web."
Louden stated: "From that parking area where he dumped his car there's four distinct possibilities. He killed himself. He got on a boat and went down that little river that's there.
"He went into another car or motorcycle or something that was waiting for him, or there's a hiking trail. He could be in the woods someplace. And so it's like a spider's web going out - and you've got to follow all those pieces of the web."
Reports indicate that Card enlisted in the military in 2002 and was previously hospitalized at a mental health facility in July after displaying erratic behavior while stationed at Camp Smith, near the military academy at West Point.
Among the victims were members of Lewiston's deaf community, who were engaged in a friendly cornhole competition at Schemengees Bar & Grille when the assailant entered, armed with an assault rifle.
Our thoughts remain with those affected by this horrific act of violence.
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Published 14:27 09 Oct 2021 GMT
A hiker who had alleged he saw a man he believes to be missing 23-year-old Brian Laundrie said the FBI "took a lot of notes" during their meeting, per Fox News.
Dennis Davis, an engineer from Florida, last week told New York Post he is sure he spoke with Laundrie on the morning of October 2 on the Appalachian Trail.
Laundrie is currently a "person of interest" in the case involving the death of his girlfriend, 22-year-old travel blogger Gabby Petito.
The couple had been traveling across the country together in their converted van over the summer - but Laundrie returned to the Florida home the couple shared with his parents on September 1 without her.
Just days after Petito was reported missing by her family, Laundrie went missing and has yet to be found despite widespread searches for him by authorities. Petito was confirmed dead by the FBI on September 21 after her remains were discovered inside a Wyoming national park.
The hiker from Florida met with the FBI and Haywood, North Carolina, sheriff's deputies on Wednesday for about 45 minutes to discuss the encounter.
During the encounter, the man Davis believes was Laundrie asked him for directions to California. "I'd say it was a pretty straightforward meeting," Davis told Fox News.
"I met with one FBI agent and two … local sheriff's officers. We went through the story from top to bottom. They obviously asked details about Brian and the vehicle and the overall interaction."
He added that the agent and deputies "took a lot of notes" and "paid attention" to what he was saying.
"I told them… the main reason for asking for the meeting with them was because I wanted them to gauge for themselves if they thought I was a credible witness, but the thing they did tell me is that they're taking any tip as credible," Davis added.
Earlier this week, Davis said he didn’t know what Laundrie looked like at first.
After speaking with the man in question, Davis claims he drove 15 minutes down the road as he had been "acting weird", meaning he "didn't want to be in that area any longer".
Davis continued: "When I opened up that picture, and the first picture I saw was a portrait view, and the thing that stood out was that black mustache and beard. Really tight, really thick.
"And when I saw that first portrait view of him, I knew absolutely that it was him."
It was then when Davis called the FBI, telling Entin how he felt when he saw a photograph of missing person Laundrie and the uncanny resemblance between him and the man he spoke to, whom he claims is Laundrie.
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Published 15:58 11 Feb 2026 GMT
A new ransom note has been received in the case of Savannah Guthrie’s missing mom Nancy, with another very specific demand.
The note, which has now been passed to the FBI, made a sinister statement at the end that will certainly focus the bureau’s attention.
Nancy Guthrie, 84, has been missing since February 1, when she failed to show up at a friend’s house to watch a church service.
In the intervening time, ransom notes have been received containing details of a price to be paid and deadlines that have since passed.
Police have searched the area around the house, and recently released images and video that show a masked and armed suspect attempting to tamper with the doorbell camera at the property belonging to Guthrie.
A man was also arrested and questioned before being released, and so far it seems as if law enforcement are not close to apprehending any credible suspect.
Now, according to TMZ, another note has been received, with another demand that could see Guthrie returned, but a sinister threat at the end.
This time, the note contains a link to a different bitcoin wallet - the previous one demanded $6,000,000 - and a much simpler demand, which would result in the identity of the kidnappers being revealed.
It is not clear how credible this note is, but TMZ claim it has since been passed to the FBI, who will be taking it seriously.
Received at 5:00AM PST on February 11, the sender of the note - according to the reports - attempted to contact the Guthrie family, Savannah, her brother Camron, and sister Annie by email and text before sending the note to the news agency.
The note allegedly says: "If they want the name of the individual involved then I want 1 Bitcoin to the following wallet.”
It ends with the disturbing comment: “Time is more than relevant."
TMZ claims to have verified the bitcoin account as genuine, and that it is a different account to the first note received by the publication and other news stations.
The FBI is currently offering a $50,000 reward for information leading to those who allegedly took Nancy Guthrie, whereas one bitcoin is currently worth around $66,000.
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