The man accused of kidnapping a Pennsylvania woman who was found dead on Saturday allegedly exchanged text messages with her before her disappearance.
Before Kada Scott, 23, vanished on October 4, she reportedly sent Keon King, 21, a text message reading, “Kidnap me again.” King replied, “Better be up to,” and Scott texted him to call when he got to her, according to KYW Newsradio.
Scott left early from her overnight shift at a nursing home on October 4. A co-worker told investigators that Scott appeared upset while talking on the phone. The employee heard Scott say, “I can’t believe you’re calling me about this,” before she walked toward a dark-colored car in the parking lot, KYW Newsradio reported.
Scott’s phone went dead nine minutes later. However, detectives tracked King to at the rec center near Ada Lewis Middle School in Germantown less than 15 minutes later. Detectives believe Scott was already dead by then, charging documents detailed.
The ME has ruled that the cause of death for Kada Scott is homicide. Our investigators have completed their work and are forwarding a recommendation of murder charges to the DAO for charging. We will continue to pursue justice for Ms. Scott, her family, and all victims of crime.
— Frank Vanore (@PPDFrankVanore) October 22, 2025
Cell phone data suggested King was traveling with Scott’s phone that night before it was turned off. Scott’s car was found in the nursing home’s parking lot.
Surveillance footage allegedly showed King exiting a black stolen vehicle and walking away. The following night, King reportedly returned to the rec center — with someone else — in a gold-colored vehicle. The pair was seen carrying a heavy object to the location where Scott’s remains were discovered on October 18, according to KYW Newsradio.
Scott’s body was found in a shallow grave behind an abandoned school near the Awbury Arboretum in Germantown. Philadelphia Police Department John Stanford said a tip they received on Saturday led them to where the remains were located. The remains appear to be a week old or less, he also said.
While police said King and the second person were seen walking away, King reportedly returned and drove off in the stolen vehicle. The car was found lit on fire, which investigators said made it impossible to collect DNA evidence.
Investigators reportedly interviewed two women who lived with King. A search of their home allegedly uncovered multiple items, including ammunition, contractor bags, and gloves.
Scott’s death was ruled a homicide, though how exactly she died remains undisclosed. According to KYW Newsradio, police are still investigating the possible second suspect.
King was arrested last Wednesday. In addition to the latest murder charge, he was charged with kidnapping, arson causing catastrophe, conspiracy, and tampering with evidence. He remains jailed on $2.5 million bail.
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[Feature Photo: Philadelphia police]
