Keon King charged with murder, officials rule Kada Scott’s death a homicide

PHILADELPHIA (WPHL) — New homicide charges were filed against the suspect, Keon King, in the death of Kada Scott on Wednesday. A new five-page affidavit also gives some insight in communication exchanged between Scott and King in the hours before she was killed.

In addition to Murder, King, 21, is also charged with Abuse of a Corpse and Robbery. He still faces charges that were previously announced before Scotts remains were identified. Those charges include Arson, Conspiracy, Tampering with Evidence, Reckless Endangerment, Unauthorized Use of an Automobile, and Receiving Stolen Property. He is currently being held on a $2.5 million bail.

The morning before Scott went missing on October 4th, court documents state that Scott sent a text message to a number that police have connected with King. The message read, “kidnap me again.” Police are still investigating the context around that message. Following the text sent around 10 a.m., the two made arrangements to meet. Before picking up Scott from work, King called Scott on her cell phone 12 times before he picked her up Scott from her place of work in Mt. Airy around 10:45 p.m. He arrived in a stolen, black Hyundai Accent, a car is accused of later burning in which the Arson and Tampering with Evidence charges stem. Investigators said a few minutes after it is believed her phone went offline, her phone went offline.

Investigators said they’ve obtained video evidence of the black Hyundai parked in the lot of the Awbury Recreation Center adjacent to the grounds of the vacant Ada Lewis Middle School where Scott’s remains were found in a shallow grave on October 18.

The day after Scott’s disappearance, King’s gold Toyota Camery is seen at the rec center. Detectives said surveillance video shows two individuals exit the Camery. Hours later, two individuals are seen carrying an object out of the stolen black Hyundai. The object was consistent with that of a body.

Police are searching for two other suspects believed to have played a role in the death of Scott.

King is scheduled to make a preliminary hearing in court on November 3.

Anyone with information can call or text Philadelphia police at 215-686-TIPS (8477) or submit an anonymous tip online.