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Investigative Reporter for @PhillyInquirer, co-author of Busted (HarperCollins March 2014), mom of two awesome kids, avid runner
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Nicole Fusaro's cousin, Jonathan Halloran-Koren, speaks about her life and the recent investigation

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By Jenna Miller Verified, Barbara Laker Verified, Ellie Rushing Verified
| The Philadelphia Inquirer Verified
Skip to content Published Oct. 6, 2026 I produce, film, and edit video stories about the communities and issues that shape the Philly region. I work on the investigations team, where I dig deep into a host of topics, hoping to break new ground and uncover injustice and corruption. I cover criminal justice issues and law enforcement in Philadelphia, including how crime and the court systems impact communities.
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She was just a kid when a strange man tried to abduct her in 2009. This week, she learned it was Raymond Horsch

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By Barbara Laker Verified, Ellie Rushing Verified, Ryan Briggs, Max Marin Verified
| MSN Verified
It was early on a Friday evening, a week after her ninth birthday. Ashley Rivera, already in her pajamas, walked from her home to the 7-Eleven across the street to grab a snack. She was within eyesight of her stepdad, who sat on the front porch of their Kensington home, smoking Newports, crutches at his side. Ashley left the convenience store and noticed a man in his 60s in a green Jeep. He had long, greasy, stringy hair and had been slowly circling the block.
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At 9, a strange man lured her to his car. This week she realized it was Raymond Horsch.

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By Barbara Laker Verified, Ellie Rushing Verified, Ryan Briggs
| The Philadelphia Inquirer Verified
It was early on a Friday evening, a week after her 9th birthday. Ashley Rivera, already in her pajamas, walked from her home across the street to the 7-Eleven to grab a snack. She was within eyesight of her stepdad, who sat on the front porch of their Kensington home, smoking Newports, crutches at his side. Rivera left the convenience store and noticed a man in his 60s in a green Jeep. He had long, greasy, stringy hair, and had been slowly circling the block.
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