Remains Found in Search for Missing Philadelphia Woman Kada Scott: Suspect Charged with Kidnapping
Human remains have been discovered during the search for missing Philadelphia woman Kada Scott. The remains were found in a wooded area behind an abandoned school near Awbury Arboretum in Germantown. The police received a specific anonymous tip that led them to the location where the remains were found. The remains, believed to be those of a female, were found in a shallow grave and have been taken to the medical examiner's office for identification.
The police have been in contact with Scott's family throughout the process of recovering the remains. Tips have been pouring in following the arrest of Keon King, who was the last person known to have been in contact with Scott. King has been charged with kidnapping and other offenses related to Scott's disappearance. Investigators are still trying to determine the connection between King and Scott.
Prior to her disappearance, Scott had expressed concerns about being harassed, but it is unclear if King was involved in the alleged harassment. Scott went missing on the night of October 4 after leaving her workplace. King is currently in custody on a $2.5 million bail. He is also facing charges in a previous case where a woman was kidnapped and strangled but survived. Charges in that case were dropped earlier but will now be refiled.
The District Attorney's Office acknowledged that more could have been done in the previous case involving King. The office mentioned that a strategic decision was made not to petition for higher bail due to concerns about judges lowering the bail amount. The victim in the previous case did not appear in court, partly due to fears of King being out on bail. The DA's comments on the bail issue have been met with criticism from court officials. The investigation into both cases involving King is ongoing, and the public is urged to provide any relevant information to assist in the investigation.