Remains of Missing Philadelphia Woman Confirmed, Suspect Charged

Authorities in Philadelphia confirmed that human remains found in a shallow grave behind the vacant Ada H. Lewis Middle School belong to Kada Scott, a 23-year-old missing Penn State graduate. Scott had been missing since October 4 after leaving her job at a nursing home, and the discovery followed an anonymous tip to police. Keon King, 21, has been arrested and charged with kidnapping, stalking, and other related offenses; he was the last person known to have contact with Scott. King has a prior history of similar charges, which prosecutors intend to refile after previous withdrawals due to witness issues. The case has deeply affected investigators and the community, with law enforcement agencies including the FBI Violent Crimes Task Force and New Jersey State Police assisting in the search. Authorities continue to urge anyone with information to come forward.