Has Philadelphia Police Found Kada Scott? Cops Recover Body Amid Murder Investigation

Philadelphia police say they have discovered what they believe may be the body of 23-year-old Kada Scott, two weeks after the Miss USA hopeful went missing. The discovery was reported by The Philadelphia Inquirer. Scott, who worked night shifts at a local nursing home, was last seen by her mother on October 4 before leaving for work. She did not complete her shift, and her disappearance was reported the following day. Authorities said she had been receiving harassment from an unknown person over the phone prior to her disappearance. Police took one man, Keon King, into custody on October 15. King had reportedly been the last person in contact with Scott before her phone and social media accounts went silent. He previously faced charges related to the alleged kidnapping and strangulation of another woman, but those charges were dropped. Prosecutors reportedly intend to charge King with murder in relation to Scott’s case. The body was reportedly found on the grounds of the closed Ada H. H. Lewis Middle School in East Germantown. Jennifer Lee, of Fox29 Philly, cited police sources on X, writing: “Human remains of a female discovered behind abandoned middle school near Awbury Arboretum. Lt on scene says remains have been here no longer than a week.” She added that “many who were part of Kada Scott search efforts have shown up” at the scene. At this time, authorities have not officially confirmed that the remains are those of Scott. Following her disappearance, Scott’s family had set up a GoFundMe page, writing: “We just want her home safe.” Her father, Kevin Scott, told CBS News: “Each day gets harder and harder, more and more difficult emotionally. I want Kada home as soon as possible. Things are not good, but we still are positive Kada is alive and well somewhere, and we’re going to get her home as soon as possible.” King faces multiple charges, including kidnapping and recklessly endangering another person. He is next scheduled to appear in court on 3 November.