House of Horrors in Olney, Judge Wants Krasner Investigated & an Evacuation at City Hall
City Hall was evacuated Thursday morning during City Council’s first meeting of the season after a suspicious package was found. Host Trenae Nuri is joined by executive producer Matt Katz to discuss new details in the investigation at a home in Olney that’s linked to the disappearance of at least seven women. They also discuss why a federal judge wants District Attorney Larry Krasner investigated. Plus, for our City Cast Philly Neighbors, a ton of free classes that you can take in the city this fall.
Our Friday news roundups are powered by great local journalism:
- 5 missing women now linked to massive investigation at Philadelphia home
- Police find more photos of women who appear dead in pornographer R.C. Horsch’s home, bringing the number of missing to 7
- Federal judge refers Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner to U.S. Attorney’s Office over possible crimes
- Who is the federal judge overseeing the case roiling Philly DA Larry Krasner’s office? And what will he do next?
- A former prosecutor said DA Larry Krasner’s Office colluded with defense attorneys to try to overturn a murder conviction
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