The body of Kada Scott, a 23-year-old woman who had been missing for approximately two weeks, has been discovered buried in a shallow grave in a wooded area behind an abandoned school in Philadelphia. An anonymous tip initially led police to search the area, but it was a subsequent, more specific tip that directed them to the remains. DNA testing has confirmed the identity of the deceased.
Authorities have arrested and charged 21-year-old Keon King with kidnapping, stalking, and other offenses related to Scott's disappearance, with bail set at $2.5 million. Prosecutors believe homicide charges are forthcoming and are investigating the possibility that others may have been involved in actions taken after Scott's death.
Evidence suggests King and Scott had cellphone contact, and a stolen vehicle found burned was allegedly used by King. His cellphone's location data also places him in areas connected to Scott's disappearance, and there is extensive video evidence in the case. Additional charges against King include arson and conspiracy related to the stolen vehicle, which was reported stolen a day before Scott went missing. This vehicle was seen parked near where Scott's body was found and was later destroyed in a junkyard before investigators could fully examine it. King had previously been ar... download the app to read more
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