Kada Scott Day 12 Missing: New evidence into Keon King

PHILADELPHIA – Keon King appeared in court today facing serious charges connected to the disappearance of Kada Scott.

What we know:

 King is charged with kidnapping for ransom, false imprisonment, and stalking in connection to Scott’s disappearance. Scott, 23, was last seen at her workplace, The Terrace at Chestnut Hill Senior Living, on Oct. 4. 

Her family has been actively searching for her.

Kada Scott case: Keon King held on $2.5M bail as Scott's family speaks out

Philadelphia Police found significant evidence at a former middle school near Awbury Arboretum. 

They discovered Scott’s cell phone case and a card with her name on it, according to a law enforcement source. 

Kevin Scott, Kada’s father, mentioned that one of his daughter’s personal items was found.

Family’s efforts and ongoing investigation

What they’re saying:

Kevin Scott expressed his desperation as the search for his daughter continues. 

“This is day 12 of Kada, not being with us, and as you know, each day, the desperation grows,” said Scott. 

The family is focusing on increasing the reward money through a GoFundMe campaign, hoping it will encourage people to come forward with information.

On Wednesday, a tip led police to locate King’s vehicle at a condominium complex in East Falls. 

The car was towed and is being processed for evidence, as police believe Scott may have been in the vehicle.

Keon King’s previous cases

King has a protection from abuse order (PFA) against him from a third woman, which is active until 2027. 

Philadelphia police sources say a video shared on social media was part of the evidence in a previous kidnapping case that was initially dismissed but refiled after King’s arrest. 

Law enforcement sources have indicated that King was also a suspect in a prior rape case involving another woman. 

Evidence found in search 

Investigators discovered Kada Scott’s glasses, iPad case, cellphone case, and bank card in a search of an unused Philadelphia public school building. 

This location is about two and a half miles from where Scott worked. 

While sources say King has not been very cooperative with detectives, the young man Scott was with on the night she disappeared has been helpful. 

Sources say he described Scott as approachable, recounting how he met her by simply rolling down his car window and striking up a conversation.

What’s next:

The Philadelphia Police Department is continuing to search for the missing 23-year-old.

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