The remains discovered in an abandoned school in Philadelphia have been confirmed as missing Kada Scott
The human remains Found hidden in an abandoned school in Philadelphia Its affiliation has been confirmed Missing beauty queen Kada Scott – While the authorities reveal new details about her alleged kidnapper.
The identity of the 23-year-old, who disappeared on Oct. 4 shortly after leaving her job at The Terrace assisted living facility in the Chestnut Hill neighborhood, has been confirmed through DNA testing, Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner said. He said in a press conference on Monday.
“This is an ever-evolving situation, both in terms of the investigation and the prosecution… There are things we know today that we can’t tell you and we can’t tell you for a variety of reasons,” Krasner told reporters.
Scott’s remains were discovered in a shallow grave behind the shuttered Ada H. Lewis Middle School in the East Germantown neighborhood Saturday morning. According to ABC News
Scott, who represented the town of Philadelphia in this year’s Miss Pennsylvania USA pageant, is believed to have met “someone” after quitting her job and becoming radio silent.
Her alleged kidnapper, Keun King, transported her remains to the abandoned school in a stolen 2008 black Hyundai Accent before setting the car on fire, authorities revealed Monday.
The ordeal was captured on surveillance footage, according to Assistant District Attorney Ashley Tesloski.
King, 21, was charged with additional charges Sunday, including arson, causing a catastrophe, conspiracy, unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, tampering with evidence, recklessly endangering another person and receiving stolen property, authorities added.
It was He was arrested last week He was charged with kidnapping for ransom, false imprisonment, stalking, reckless endangerment of another person and tampering with evidence, according to court records reviewed by The Washington Post.
Murder charges are still pending as Scott’s cause of death has not yet been determined.
“We will file murder charges when we can confirm everything we need for probable cause,” Krasner said Monday.
King faced kidnapping charges in an incident in January, in which he allegedly stalked a woman before kidnapping her from her home and assaulting her in his car.
Officials also read a statement on behalf of Scott’s family, who requested privacy while processing their daughter’s death.
“It is with deep sadness that we share the tragic passing of our beloved daughter, Kada Scott,” the family wrote.
“We ask for space and privacy at this time as we deal with the heartbreaking events of the past few weeks. Our hearts are broken, but we are so grateful for the outpouring of love, support and prayers from people across the country and around the world,” the Scott family said.
“Please continue in our prayers as we cope with this unimaginable loss.”
“Kada was much loved. Her light, kindness and beautiful spirit will remain in our hearts forever,” the family said, thanking officials for their “unity, leadership and love.”
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