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DNA Confirms Kada Scott’s Remains as Prosecutors Expand Case Against Keon King

Officials plan to seek homicide charges once cause-of-death results establish probable cause.

Philadelphia police say human remains have been found in their search for missing woman Kada Scott. (KYW, POLICE HANDOUT, FAMILY HANDOUTS, CNN)
Philadelphia police say human remains have been found in their search for missing woman Kada Scott. (WPVI/CNN Newsource)
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Keon King charged with burning stolen car connected to Kada Scott's kidnapping in Philadelphia, DA says (KYW, POLICE HANDOUT, FAMILY HANDOUTS, CNN)

Overview

  • Police identified Scott through DNA after recovering her body from a shallow grave behind the Ada H. Lewis Middle School following an anonymous tip.
  • Keon King, 21, is in custody on charges including kidnapping, stalking and related offenses, with bond set at $2.5 million.
  • Prosecutors say cellphone location data and extensive surveillance video place King at locations tied to Scott’s disappearance, and possible involvement by others remains under investigation.
  • Search efforts drew New Jersey State Police dogs and hundreds of recruits as investigators tracked a vehicle and other physical evidence connected to the case.
  • District Attorney Larry Krasner acknowledged earlier cases against King were withdrawn and said the office will refile those matters as the current prosecution advances.