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Joe Holden

Joe Holden came home to join the CBS News Philadelphia team as a general assignment reporter in May 2016. In August 2018, he became anchor of the weekend evening editions and Philly57, and in November 2022, he was named chief investigative reporter/anchor.

The Delaware County native has previously been with WPXI-TV in Pittsburgh, where he covered, among other high-profile stories, Pope Francis' visit to Philadelphia. He was also an investigative reporter for WBRE-TV in the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton market, at WVIR-TV in Charlottesville, Va., and an assignment editor at WPHL-TV in Philadelphia.

Joe has a track record of holding public officials accountable and breaking numerous stories involving political corruption and environmental issues, including stories connected to the reputed Kids for Cash scandal in Luzerne County and how public boards handled the rise of the Marcellus Shale industry in Susquehanna and Bradford counties.

Joe attended St. Laurence Parochial School in Upper Darby and Monsignor Bonner High School in Drexel Hill. He is a 2002 graduate of Cabrini College, where he was the editor in chief of the college newspaper, The Loquitur, before earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and communication. As a teenager, he was choir director and organist at St. Donato Parish in Overbrook and later, director of music at St. Charles Borromeo in Drexel Hill. His love of music helped pay his way through college.

Joe has three children.

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High school friend shares glimpse into Eugene Horsch

A former friend of Eugene Horsch provided a glimpse into his life and why some called his late father R.C. Horsch "Satan."

17h ago

Overhead view as investigators excavate the yard at Eugene Horsch's house in Olney

Attorney for Eugene Horsch calls house of horrors investigation "runaway train"

An attorney for the son of suspected Philadelphia serial killer Raymond Horsch called the investigation unusual and shocking.

Oct 16

A green tent is outside the boarded up house on the 400 block of West Chew Avenue in Olney

Bones found in Philadelphia's "house of horrors," sources say

Bones were discovered outside the so-called "house of horrors" in Philadelphia, but it's unclear whether they are related to the ongoing investigation into Raymond "R.C." Horsch, a suspected serial killer.

Oct 16

Woman describes encounter with R.C. Horsch: "The devil in disguise"

A woman spoke with CBS News Philadelphia about creepy interactions she had with Horsch and his son Eugene Horsch.

Oct 14

DNA found at Olney "house of horrors" after investigators searched home with luminol

Human DNA was found at the Olney "house of horrors" in Philadelphia after investigators used luminol to search the home on West Chew Avenue, police sources said Tuesday.

Oct 14

FBI, police using luminol to search for blood in Olney "house of horrors"

Police and the FBI will use luminol Monday night at the "house of horrors" on West Chew Avenue to search for signs of blood.

Oct 12

Episode 1: Inside Philadelphia's "house of horrors," the complete breakdown

CBS News Philadelphia investigative reporter Joe Holden speaks with colleague Liz Crawford to break down how suspect Raymond "R.C." Horsch hid in plain sight as a self-published author and filmmaker and how forensic teams are investigating the property now known as Philadelphia's "house of horrors."

Oct 9

Police shoot, kill man on Benjamin Franklin Parkway

The man fired a revolver before he was shot and killed by police in Philadelphia, officials said.

Oct 9

Overhead image of the investigation scene in Olney

K-9s to search "house of horrors" for clues in Horsch investigation, sources say

Police are expected to bring specialized K-9s to the Horsch house in Olney this week as their investigation continues.

Oct 8

Olney "house of horrors" case may be unlike anything Philly has ever seen

The FBI and Philadelphia police continue dismantling a laboratory in the basement of the Chew Avenue home as investigators search for forensic evidence.

Oct 8

Forensic investigators search basement of Olney "house of horrors"

The FBI and Philadelphia police continue to search for forensic evidence linking missing women to the late Raymond "R.C." Horsch.

Oct 6

Driver who died in Havertown crash had license revoked for medical reasons

Police identified the driver who died in the crash as John Ryan, 57, of Havertown.

Oct 4

Olney house at 417 West Chew Avenue, crime scene tape and police vehicles are visible out front

Raymond Horsch considered "suspected serial killer," sources say

Raymond "R.C." Horsch, who owned the so-called house of horrors in Philadelphia's Olney neighborhood, is a "suspected serial killer," sources say.

Oct 2

Police identify charter school teacher killed crossing street in Center City

Philadelphia police identified the woman as 26-year-old Zoe Schemm, an elementary school teacher.

Oct 1

Investigators taking apart pieces of Philadelphia home linked to missing women

Residents can expect to see heavy construction equipment and street closures as police continue investigating the Chew Avenue "house of horrors."

Sep 29