Human Remains Believed to Be Missing Philadelphia Woman Found; Suspect in Custody
Philadelphia police discovered human remains in a shallow grave, believed to be those of 23-year-old Kada Scott, who had been missing since October 4. A suspect, 21-year-old Keon King, is in custody facing charges related to her disappearance.
Philadelphia police have discovered human remains in a shallow grave behind the vacant Ada H. H. Lewis Middle School in East Germantown, believed to be those of 23-year-old Kada Scott, who had been missing since October 4. The remains were found on Saturday morning following an anonymous tip.
Scott was last seen leaving her job at The Terrace at Chestnut Hill, a senior-living facility, on the night of October 4. Her car was later found in the facility's parking lot, but her personal belongings, including her phone and keys, were missing.
Prior to her disappearance, Scott had reported being harassed by an unknown individual.
Authorities have arrested 21-year-old Keon King in connection with Scott's disappearance. King faces charges of kidnapping, stalking, and other offenses. He is currently held on $2.5 million bail, with a preliminary hearing scheduled for November 3.
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner noted that King had previously faced similar charges earlier this year, which were withdrawn when the accuser declined to testify. Following Scott's disappearance, those charges have been refiled.
First Deputy Commissioner John Stanford addressed the community's concerns, stating, "I'm not offended by some of the passion in some of the remarks that have been made as we walking back. I'm not offended at all by emotion, and this is an emotional situation. However, I know what we have done and the amount of hours that have been put into this process to try and locate Ms. Scott."
The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward.
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