Philadelphia Woman Identifies Attacker From Childhood Abduction Attempt Amidst Broader Investigation
In Philadelphia's Kensington neighborhood, Ashley Rivera, now 26, recently learned that Raymond Horsch, a man now linked to multiple missing women, was the individual who attempted to abduct her when she was 9 years old in 2009. The incident has…
Philadelphia, PA, September 24, 2026 — In Philadelphia’s Kensington neighborhood, a woman who was the target of an attempted abduction nearly two decades ago has learned the identity of her attacker coincides with an individual now being investigated in connection with multiple missing women.
Ashley Rivera, who is now 26 years old, recently discovered that Raymond Horsch was the person who attempted to abduct her when she was 9 years old. The incident occurred in 2009.
Rivera’s account has come to light as Horsch is reportedly under investigation for a series of disappearances. The details surrounding the alleged disappearances Horsch is being investigated for were not provided. The specific circumstances of the 2009 attempted abduction of Rivera, beyond the identification of Horsch as the perpetrator, were also not detailed in the information available.
The resurfacing of Rivera’s personal experience connects her to a broader ongoing investigation involving Horsch. The timeline and nature of the connection between the childhood incident and the current investigation into missing women remain points of inquiry.
The contractor’s name was not provided. The fine amount was not provided. The outcome of any potential legal proceedings related to the 2009 incident involving Ashley Rivera and Raymond Horsch was not specified. Similarly, details regarding the status of the current investigation into the string of disappearances, including the number of individuals involved and the timeline of events, were not made public.
Story summarized from the original created by Barbara Laker, Ellie Rushing, Ryan Briggs, Max Marin on www.inquirer.com, see more information here.
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