Human Remains Discovered in Abandoned Philadelphia School Identified as Missing Woman Kada Scott

Authorities have confirmed that human remains discovered at an abandoned middle school in Philadelphia belong to Kada Scott, a 23-year-old woman reported missing earlier this month. The remains were found following a detailed tip from the ongoing investigation into her disappearance.

Timeline of Events Surrounding Kada Scott’s Disappearance

• Date of Last Sighting: October 4, 2023
• Graduation: Scott graduated from Penn State University in 2023.
• Missing Report Filed: The family reported her missing after she failed to return home.

Scott had gone out for dinner with friends on the night of October 4 and later borrowed her mother’s car to go to work at The Terrace at Chestnut Hill, an assisted living facility. Her shift was from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. the next morning. Concerns grew when her mother could not contact her after her shift.

Investigation Details

After reporting her missing, the family learned that Scott left work early that evening at around 10:30 p.m. Her car was subsequently found in the employee parking lot, but personal belongings were missing.

Police received a tip leading to the Ada H. Lewis Middle School, where items believed to belong to Scott were discovered. These included a card with her name and an iPhone case. Investigators later found her remains nearby in a wooded area.

Suspect Identified and Charged

Authorities have identified a 21-year-old man named Keon King as a suspect in Scott’s disappearance. He reportedly had previous contact with Scott, and police have suggested that he may have met her at her workplace shortly before her disappearance. King has been charged with multiple offenses, including:

• Kidnapping
• False Imprisonment
• Stalking
• Criminal Use of Communication Facility
• Recklessly Endangering Another Person
• Tampering with Evidence

Prior Allegations Against King

King has already been connected to a previous kidnapping case earlier this year, which has since been reopened. In that incident, he was accused of kidnapping and assaulting a woman while his child was present in the vehicle.

New video evidence links King to a stolen vehicle, further complicating his case. Investigators believe this vehicle may have been used to transport Scott to the location where her body was found. As the investigation unfolds, more charges, including arson and conspiracy, are anticipated.

Family’s Response

The family of Kada Scott expressed their gratitude for the support they received during this difficult time. They asked for privacy as they process the loss of their beloved daughter, whose kindness and spirit will be cherished by those who knew her.