Unknowing Ray Horsch – Episode 1: Youth, Podcast 171
Summary
Host Ashley West introduces a series revisiting interviews with late filmmaker Ray Horche, whose son Eugene was arrested in 2026 for possessing firearms, drugs, and human remains. The investigation uncovered evidence linking Ray to missing women, including graphic videos and hard drives. West reflects on the difficulty of reinterpreting past conversations with a man she knew as a provocative artist, now viewed through the lens of these serious allegations. This episode covers Ray’s childhood, his alleged work for the CIA, and his history as a drug smuggler.
Topics discussed
The 2026 arrest of Eugene Horche and discovery of evidence
Federal investigation links father Raymond to missing women
Host's 20-year history of knowing and interviewing Raymond
Reflecting on hindsight bias and the nature of persona
Ethical considerations regarding victims and releasing interviews
Raymond's childhood in Stroudsburg and relationship with father
Rebellious youth, nonconformity, and early creative interests
Early sexual experiences and identification with villains
First encounter with film industry and Jane Mansfield
Working for Whack'n Hut and CIA-linked security jobs
Vietnam War draft evasion and desertion from National Guard
Marriage, father's WWII glider pilot service, and self-taught flying
Smuggling marijuana by plane and evading law enforcement
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