Human Remains Discovered in Search for Missing Philadelphia Woman

Philadelphia police discovered human remains on Saturday during the search for 23-year-old Kada Scott, who vanished from her nursing home job approximately two weeks prior. The remains were located in a shallow grave within a wooded area behind the vacant Ada H. Lewis Middle School near the Awbury Arboretum in Germantown. An anonymous tip led investigators to the site, which had been previously searched. Deputy Commissioner John Stanford stated that the remains appeared to be those of a female and had been there for several days.

"We are not going to confirm, at this point, that it is Kada Scott because that has to be done by the medical examiner’s office," Stanford said. "There’s still a lot of work to be done."

The remains have been sent to the medical examiner's office for identification. Authorities have been in contact with Scott's family regarding the developments but have refrained from providing specific details due to the ongoing investigation.

In connection with Scott's disappearance, 21-year-old Keon King has been arrested and charged with kidnapping, stalking, and other offenses. King had previously been charged in a similar case earlier this year but was released. In the current case, his bail is set at $2.5 million, and he remains in custody awaiting a preliminary hearing next month. His defense attorney has not responded to requests for comment.