Biography Overview

• Name: Kada Scott
• Age: 23 (as of October 2025)
• Birth Year: 2001–2002 (approx.)
• Residence: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (Rodney Street, Germantown area)
• Parents: Kevin Scott (father), Kim Matthews (mother)
• Education: Graduate or former student of Penn State University
• Occupation: Overnight employee at The Terrace at Chestnut Hill senior living facility
• Employment Duration: Approximately 2 weeks before disappearance
• Interests: Reportedly involved in modeling and beauty pageants; referred to as a “Miss USA hopeful”
• Known Concerns Before Disappearance: Reported receiving harassing phone calls from an unknown individual

II. Background Timeline (Life & Pre-Disappearance)

2001–2002

• Kada Scott is born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Childhood–Teen Years

• Raised in a close family, described as kind, motivated, and ambitious.
• Attended local Philadelphia-area schools (exact schools not publicly listed).

2019–2023 (College Years)

• Attends Penn State University (confirmed by multiple reports).
• Described by family as hardworking and passionate about helping others.

Early 2025

• Begins pursuing interests in modeling and beauty contests.
• Prepares for or participates in Miss Pennsylvania USA or similar pageant circuit (referred to by People and Independent UK as “pageant hopeful”).
• Social media accounts show positive demeanor and active online presence.

September 2025

• Begins employment at The Terrace at Chestnut Hill, an assisted living facility in Philadelphia.
• Works the overnight shift (10 PM–6 AM).
• Confides in family that she’s been receiving harassing and disturbing phone calls in the days leading up to her disappearance.

III. Disappearance and Investigation Timeline

Saturday, October 4, 2025: Last Known Night

9:45 PM

• Kada leaves home on the 8300 block of Rodney Street to drive to her job at The Terrace at Chestnut Hill (495 E. Abington Ave.).
• Family later confirms she was in good spirits when leaving home.

10:00 PM

• Arrives at work for her overnight shift.
• Assigned to routine duties; coworkers later confirm she appeared normal and calm at the start of her shift.

10:30–10:45 PM

• Last known sighting of Kada.
• She reportedly “stepped outside” during her shift and never returned.
• No witnesses have confirmed where she went afterward.

11:00 PM – 6:00 AM

• Kada does not return inside the facility.
• Her car remains parked in the employee lot.
• No phone calls, texts, or social media activity occur after this time.

Sunday, October 5, 2025 — Reported Missing

6:00 AM

• Kada’s shift ends; she does not check out or respond to messages.
• Coworkers contact her family when she fails to return home.

Morning–Afternoon

• Family searches local routes between her home and workplace.
• Kada’s vehicle is found in the facility parking lot.
• Her keys, phone, and other belongings are missing.
• A missing person report is filed with the Philadelphia Police Department.

October 6–9, 2025: Early Investigation

• Family organizes community searches.
• Police trace her cell phone activity; the last possible signal is believed to be near Awbury Arboretum, ~2 miles from her workplace.
• Officers begin interviewing coworkers, family, and recent contacts.
• Authorities learn of prior harassing phone calls she received before she vanished.

Friday, October 10, 2025: Search Operation

• Philadelphia Police and K-9 units conduct a large-scale search of Awbury Arboretum, East Germantown.
• The site is treated as a potential dump or transfer location based on phone data.
• No conclusive evidence or human remains are located.
• Press Conference Source

October 11–13, 2025: Case Expansion

• Investigators expand the search to surrounding wooded areas and abandonment.
• Family continues outreach; missing-person flyers distributed citywide.
• Case escalates from local precinct to Special Victims Unit oversight.

Tuesday, October 14, 2025: Homicide Unit Joins

• Philadelphia Homicide Detectives officially join the investigation.
• Authorities say evidence suggests Kada “did not leave voluntarily.”
• Police maintain that the case remains “active and ongoing” but stop short of declaring it a homicide.

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 — Arrest of Suspect

Morning–Afternoon

• Police announce arrest of Keon King, 21, on kidnapping charges in connection with Kada Scott’s disappearance.
• Investigators state that King was in communication with Kada in the days before she vanished.
• Detectives recover a 1999 gold Toyota Camry (front-end damage) believed to be linked to the case.

3:10 PM

• Car located and towed from the Gypsy Lane Condominiums in East Falls.

Later that day

• Investigators search the grounds of Ada H. H. Lewis Middle School (abandoned), near Awbury Arboretum.
• Physical evidence recovered there includes personal items belonging to Kada Scott.

Evening

• Bail set at $2.5 million for King; charged with kidnapping, related counts pending.

October 16–Present (Ongoing Investigation)

• FBI assists Philadelphia Police.
• Family continues public appeals, vigils, and awareness campaigns.
• Police confirm homicide detectives are assisting but the case remains classified as missing person/kidnapping until further findings.
• Family launches GoFundMe to assist in search and potential legal support.

IV. Current Status

• Kada Scott remains missing.
• No confirmed sighting since the night of October 4, 2025.
• Suspect: Keon King — charged with kidnapping; under investigation for possible involvement in her disappearance and in an unrelated prior kidnapping case.
• Lead Agencies: Philadelphia Police Department (Homicide Unit, Special Victims Unit), FBI assisting.

V. Key Locations

• Home: 8300 block of Rodney Street, Germantown, Philadelphia.
• Workplace: The Terrace at Chestnut Hill — 495 E. Abington Ave.
• Search Zone: Awbury Arboretum, East Germantown.
• Evidence Site: Ada H. H. Lewis Middle School, East Mount Airy.
• Vehicle Recovery Site: Gypsy Lane Condominiums, East Falls.

VI. Summary

Kada Scott was a 23-year-old college-educated, ambitious young woman working in elder care and pursuing pageant goals. In the days before her disappearance, she told her family about receiving harassing calls. On October 4, 2025, she left for her overnight shift and vanished less than an hour after arriving. Her car remained parked at her workplace, and her phone went silent.

After extensive searches and community efforts, Philadelphia Police, aided by the FBI, arrested a 21-year-old suspect on kidnapping charges. Despite the discovery of her belongings, Kada remains missing, and the investigation is ongoing under homicide supervision.

October 18, 2025: Discovery of Human Remains in East Germantown

• 10:00 AM: Following an anonymous tip from the public, investigators searched a wooded area behind the closed Ada H. H. Lewis Middle School, located near the Awbury Arboretum in East Germantown.
• Police uncovered a shallow grave containing the remains of a female, believed to have been buried for approximately one week.
• Formal identification remains pending with the Philadelphia Medical Examiner’s Office, but a law enforcement source confirmed that investigators believe the remains belong to Kada Scott. 
• Authorities stated that Keon King, already in custody on kidnapping and related charges, will face additional charges, including murder.
• Investigators noted that cell phone location data placed Scott and King together shortly before her phone went offline, identifying him as the last person known to have contact with her.
• The area surrounding the school was secured for forensic examination, and detectives coordinated with the District Attorney’s Office to prepare for upgraded charges.

October 22–29, 2025 — Homicide Determination and New Charges

• According to the Philadelphia Medical Examiner’s Office, Kada Scott’s cause of death was ruled a homicide resulting from a gunshot wound to the head.
• Keon King, age 21, has been charged with first-degree murder, along with additional counts of robbery, abuse of a corpse, tampering with evidence, theft, and criminal conspiracy.
• King was ordered held without bail following arraignment on the murder charge.
• Court documents indicate that investigators tracked King’s cell-phone location data to multiple sites and vehicles connected to key events in the investigation, including a stolen Hyundai Accent believed to have been used in Scott’s transport.
• Affidavit excerpts show that investigators recovered text messages between Scott and a number linked to King. One message sent by Scott read, “kidnap me again.”
• On October 29, 2025, the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office released a public statement at the request of Scott’s parents, asking for privacy and noting that this would be their final public comment until funeral arrangements are completed.

Kada Scott Investigation Timeline (Official Sources)

September 28 – October 2, 2025 – Initial Communications

• A TextNow number (304-790-6472) begins messaging Kada Scott.
• October 2: The user texts “Yo Kada this my new number.”
• Kada replies “Who dis,” and the sender answers “Kel.”
• Investigators later confirm “Kel” as Keon King.

October 3, 2025 – Vehicle Theft

• Around 11:30 p.m., a 2008 black Hyundai Accent (PA Tag MRA-0464) is stolen from 6600 Sprague Street, Philadelphia.
• Surveillance shows a Black male wearing all black entering and fleeing in the vehicle.

October 4, 2025 – Final Communications & Disappearance

• 10:07 a.m. – Scott texts King “kidnap me again.”
• King replies “better be up too.” They plan to meet that night.
• 9:25 – 10:12 p.m. – Twelve calls between King’s TextNow number and Scott’s phone, ending with a 43-second call at 10:12 p.m. near 495 E Abington Ave (her workplace).
• 10:09 p.m. – Scott texts “cm when u here.”
• 10:24 p.m. – Scott’s phone stops transmitting.
• RTT data shows both phones traveling southeast from Chestnut Hill toward Mt. Airy, consistent with King picking her up.
• 10:28 p.m. the Hyundai Accent parks at Awbury Recreation Center, and the vehicle remains there for more than two days.
• Two people exited the vehicle, and four hours later two individuals appear to take a large object consistent with a body out of the trunk.

October 5, 2025 – Reported Missing

• Kada Scott’s mother reports her missing.
• A coworker last saw her outside the Terrace at Chestnut Hill at about 10 p.m. Oct 4, appearing upset and speaking to someone in a dark SUV before walking toward it.
• 11:39 p.m. King’s Toyota Camry was caught on surveillance parking at the recreation center next door to where Scott’s body was later found.

October 7, 2025 – Vehicle Arson

• At 3:31 a.m., firefighters respond to a vehicle fire at 2300 block of 74th Avenue.
• The burned vehicle is identified as the stolen Hyundai Accent, later ruled arson by Engine 73.

October 9, 2025 – SWAT Search

• A search warrant is executed at 5508 Belmar Terrace, residence of Madalyn Brown (DOB 1/13/1998).
• Brown and Lireysha Lopez-Sanchez are detained.
• Investigators seize phones, a tablet, gloves, contractor bags, hammer, and 9 mm ammunition.
• Both women give statements referencing calls from Scott’s family and the suspect devices.

October 10 – 15, 2025 – Vehicle and Evidence Recovery

• Surveillance shows King’s 1999 gold Toyota Camry arriving at Gypsy Lane Condos around 3 p.m. on Oct 10.
• The same car is later found unattended.
• October 15: Police discover Scott’s EST card near Ada H. Lewis Middle School (6100 Ardleigh St.).

October 14 – 16, 2025 – Kidnapping Charges

• ADA Toczylowski authorizes Kidnapping, Stalking, REAP, False Imprisonment, and Tampering charges.
• King surrenders October 14 with counsel, declines interview.

October 18, 2025 – Discovery of Remains

• Following an anonymous tip, detectives search the Ada H. H. Lewis Middle School grounds.
• They find freshly disturbed soil along the northeast perimeter.
• Excavation reveals human remains consistent with a young female, and a silver/gold earring nearby.

October 19, 2025 – Identification and Autopsy

• The Philadelphia Medical Examiner positively identifies the remains as Kada Scott.
• Dr. Little conducts autopsy; initial cause and manner are listed pending.
• Charges are upgraded to include Arson, Causing/Risking Catastrophe, Conspiracy, Tampering with Evidence, Unauthorized Use of an Auto, REAP, and Receiving Stolen Property.

October 22 – 23, 2025 – Homicide Determination & Murder Charge

• The Medical Examiner rules the cause of death a gunshot wound to the head; manner Homicide.
• Keon King is formally charged with Murder, Robbery, Abuse of a Corpse, Tampering with Evidence, Theft, and Conspiracy.
• King is ordered held without bail.

October 29, 2025 – Family Statement

• The Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office, at the request of Scott’s parents, releases a statement asking for privacy and confirming the family will make no further public comments until funeral arrangements are complete.

Summary of Key Digital Evidence

• TextNow and Verizon RTT data conclusively link King’s devices to the victim’s communications and movements.
• Surveillance video from Awbury Recreation Center captures two suspects removing a heavy object resembling a human body from the Hyundai Accent and carrying it toward the wooded area later identified as the burial site.
• Cell-site and timing-advance data correlate precisely with those events.

Philadelphia police and the district attorney’s office hold a news conference after human remains were found Saturday amid the search for missing woman Kada Scott.

I. Biography Overview

Name: Keon King
Age: 21 (as of October 2025)
Date of Birth: Approx. 2003–2004 (exact date not publicly released)
Residence: South or Southwest Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Citizenship: United States
Occupation: Unemployed or undisclosed
Known Associates: Linked to multiple Philadelphia areas (Mount Airy, Grays Ferry, Center City, East Falls)
Vehicle: 1999 Gold Toyota Camry (Pennsylvania license plate MSX-0797) — vehicle linked to both Kada Scott disappearance and prior criminal case
Criminal Record: Multiple prior arrests and cases involving kidnapping, assault, fleeing police, and driving without a license
Notable Cases:

• 2025 kidnapping and assault case (charges dropped, later refiled)
• 2025 disappearance and kidnapping of Kada Scott

II. Criminal and Behavioral History

March 2025

• King fled from a police traffic stop, reportedly driving away after being pulled over.
• Charges: Fleeing police, reckless driving.
  

June 2025

• King ran from officers on foot in a separate incident.
• Demonstrates a pattern of avoiding law enforcement contact.
  

Early 2025 (Approx. January–Spring)

• Accused in a violent kidnapping and strangulation case involving a woman he allegedly knew.
• Victim reported being choked, bitten, and held against her will.
• King charged with kidnapping, aggravated assault, and recklessly endangering another person.
  

April–May 2025

• The earlier kidnapping case was withdrawn after the victim failed to appear in court.
• Philadelphia DA’s Office stated the charges may be refiled.
  

October 2, 2025

• Charged with driving without a license.
  

III. Connection to Kada Scott Case

October 4, 2025 (Saturday night)

• Kada Scott, age 23, disappears after leaving her job at The Terrace at Chestnut Hill.
• Investigators later determine that King was the last person in communication with her that night.
• They reportedly met shortly after she stepped outside her workplace between 10:30 and 10:45 PM.
  

October 5–13, 2025

• King becomes a person of interest in the missing-person investigation.
• His gold Toyota Camry is identified through witness statements and camera footage.
• Investigators link his prior kidnapping case to a similar pattern of predatory behavior.
  

IV. Arrest and Charges

October 14, 2025

• King is located and arrested by Philadelphia Police Department.
• Charges filed:
• Kidnapping
• Unlawful restraint
• False imprisonment
• Recklessly endangering another person
• Stalking
• Driving offenses
• He is booked into the Curran-Fromhold Correctional Facility pending arraignment.
  

October 15, 2025

• Vehicle recovered: Gold Toyota Camry with heavy front-end damage found at Gypsy Lane Condominiums in East Falls, around 3:10 PM.
• Police also search Ada H. H. Lewis Middle School (abandoned) in East Mount Airy — evidence found linking Kada Scott to the site.
• Bail set at $2.5 million.
  

October 16, 2025

• Philadelphia Police confirm Homicide Unit is assisting in the Scott case.
• Prosecutors announce intention to refile prior kidnapping charges against King.

Preliminary Arraignment

• Kidnapping For Ransom Proceed to Court 18 § 2901
• False Imprisonment Proceed to Court 18 § 2903
• Criminal Use Of Communication Facility Proceed to Court 18 § 7512
• Stalking – Repeatedly Commit Acts To Cause Fear Proceed to Court 18 § 2709.1
• Recklessly Endangering Another Person Proceed to Court 18 § 2705
• Tamper With/Fabricate Physical Evidence Proceed to Court 18 § 4910

V. Additional Findings and Reports

• Pattern of behavior:
  Police describe King as displaying a consistent pattern of predatory targeting of women, using manipulation and violence.
  
• Social media evidence:
  Videos have circulated showing King allegedly attempting to break into a home belonging to a previous victim.
  
• Prior victim(s):
  Authorities believe there may be other unreported victims; they have urged the public to come forward.
  
• Vehicle evidence:
  The recovered Toyota Camry was reportedly advertised online for sale in September 2025 — consistent with his attempt to dispose of the vehicle.
  

VI. Current Legal Status (as of mid-October 2025)

• In custody on kidnapping charges related to the disappearance of Kada Scott.
• Bail: $2.5 million.
• No plea entered publicly as of latest filings.
• Prior kidnapping case: being reopened and refiled by prosecutors.
• Investigation ongoing into possible homicide or trafficking elements.

VII. Key Law Enforcement Agencies Involved

• Philadelphia Police Department (Homicide Division)
• Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office
• FBI Philadelphia Field Office
• Special Victims Unit

VIII. Summary

Keon King, a 21-year-old man from South Philadelphia, has a documented history of violent and evasive behavior toward women and police. In early 2025, he was charged with kidnapping and assaulting another woman, but the charges were dismissed after the victim did not appear in court. Just months later, King allegedly became involved with 23-year-old Kada Scott, who vanished after leaving her job on October 4, 2025. Following a two-week investigation involving multiple police divisions, King was arrested and charged with kidnapping in Scott’s disappearance. Evidence recovered from an abandoned school and his damaged Toyota Camry links him to her case. The investigation remains active, with authorities suspecting a pattern of predatory violence and potential additional victims.

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