Late owner of Philadelphia's "house of horrors" was "the devil in disguise," woman says

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Late owner of Philadelphia's "house of horrors" was "the devil in disguise," woman says. (2026, October 15). CBS News. https://www.cbsnews.com/video/late-owner-philadelphia-house-horrors-devil-in-disguise-woman/

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CBS News reports that investigators have returned to a property known as the "house of horrors" in Philadelphia’s Olney area following the discovery of human DNA using luminol testing. The article does not provide specific details about when or who conducted these recent investigations, nor does it include any direct quotes from witnesses or officials beyond noting one woman's description of the late homeowner as "the devil in disguise."

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Investigators returned to a property known as the "house of horrors" in Philadelphia's Olney neighborhood on October 15, 2026, after discovering evidence of human DNA using luminol. The former owner of the house, who passed away recently, is being described by a local resident as "the devil in disguise." CBS News correspondent Tom Hanson reported the latest developments at the site.

Written for “House Of Horrors Owner Controversy” on 2026-10-15, grounded in this article and the 0 other(s) covering the same event.

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Investigators are back at the so-called "house of horrors" in Philadelphia's Olney neighborhood after finding evidence of human DNA while using luminol in the home.

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2026-10-15 · CBS News

Late owner of Philadelphia's "house of horrors" was "the devil in disguise," woman says · assertive framing

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Investigators are back at the so-called "house of horrors" in Philadelphia's Olney neighborhood after finding evidence of human DNA while using luminol in the home. asserted

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CBS News correspondent Tom Hanson has the latest. asserted

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