A day after what is believed to be the remains of Philadelphian beauty queen Kada Scott were found, police filed new charges against suspect Keon King and Kada Scott’s parents issued a statement. The new charges include arson, causing catastrophe, conspiracy, unauthorized use of an automobile, tampering with evidence, recklessly endangering another person and receipt of stolen property.23-year-old Kada Scott went missing on October 4. Her family said she was last seen around 9.45 pm when she left the home and headed to her night shift at the nursing home where she worked. But police said she did not leave the car after parking it at work and then went mysteriously missing. Prior to her disappearance, Scott had complained that someone had been harassing her through her phone, investigators said. Police said they hadn’t seen any cellphone activity from Scott since she went missing. Investigators determined that Keon King, a 23-year-old man, was the last person to see Scott before her disappearance. On October 14, King surrenderd to police but it remained a mystery what happened to Kada Scott. Working on a very specigic anonymous tip, police found a body of an unidentified woman in a shallow grave near Ada H. Lewis Middle School. The remains were identified as of Scott. Scott’s parents addressed a press conference Monday and issued a statement. “It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of our beloved daughter Kada Scott. We kindly ask for space and privacy at this time as we process the heartbreaking events of the past few weeks. Our hearts are shattered, yet we are deeply grateful for the outpouring of love, support and prayers from people across the nation and around the world. Please continue to keep us in prayer as we navigate this unimaginable loss. Our hearts are broken beyond measure,” the family said.
Who is Keon King?
King had a criminal record prior to his alleged involvement in Scott’s kidnapping. Investigators said King kidnapped and assaulted another victim earlier in the year.
Who was Kada Scott?
Kada Scott represented Philadelphia Township in this year’s Miss Pennsylvania USA Beauty Pageant.
