Police said they found the body of a female in a shallow grave behind the abandoned Ada H. Lewis Middle School near the Awbury Arboretum in Germantown on Saturday, in the area where they have been searching for Kada Scott, 23, missing since leaving work in Chestnut Hill on Oct. 4.
Streets and school grounds in the area were blocked off by emergency vehicles and a crowd gathered in front of the school as police investigated.
A suspect was arrested on Oct. 14 and charged with kidnapping in connection to the disappearance of Scott, of Mt. Airy. Police and the district attorney's office say …
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Police said they found the body of a female in a shallow grave behind the abandoned Ada H. Lewis Middle School near the Awbury Arboretum in Germantown on Saturday, in the area where they have been searching for Kada Scott, 23, missing since leaving work in Chestnut Hill on Oct. 4.
Streets and school grounds in the area were blocked off by emergency vehicles and a crowd gathered in front of the school as police investigated.
A suspect was arrested on Oct. 14 and charged with kidnapping in connection to the disappearance of Scott, of Mt. Airy. Police and the district attorney's office say that Keon D. King, 21, was in communication with her shortly before her disappearance.
Deputy Commissioner Frank Vanore said King was arrested earlier this year for what was described as a domestic case in which he allegedly kidnapped and strangled another woman, but the charges were withdrawn after she and a witness failed to appear on two separate court dates. Assistant District Attorney Ashley Toczylowski said those charges were now being refiled.
Scott’s family reported her missing on Oct. 5, after she was last seen by coworkers on Oct. 4 before leaving work at The Terrace at Chestnut Hill on East Abington Avenue. Scott’s car was left in the parking lot. The investigation is being handled by the Homicide Unit.
Scott’s father, Kevin Scott, told the Local on Monday, “We’re nine days in, so each day becomes more stressful.”
Police have urged anyone with information to call 215-686-3334/3335 or submit anonymous tips at 215-686-8477. They said an anonymous tip led them to the body on Saturday.
