Remains Found in Philadelphia Confirmedโ as Missing Woman Kada Scott;โฃ Man Charged
PHILADELPHIAโข (october 16, 2023) – Philadelphia prosecutors haveโค confirmed โคthat remains discovered atโฃ a school over the weekend are those of Kada Scott, whoโค had โฃbeen missing since October 4th. Aโค man, identified as Jamar King, hasโ been taken into custody andโข faces charges including kidnapping, stalking, arson, and conspiracy related to ScottS disappearanceโ and death. โ
District Attorney Larry Krasner stated at a newsโค conference,โข “I am confident that homicide chargesโ will be brought,” โฃwhile emphasizing the need to adhere โขto legal and constitutional processes.
Investigatorsโ were initially led to the school following a tipโ last week, but a โคmore specific tip received this weekend prompted a second โขsearch that led to the discovery of Scott’s โremains. Authorities believe others mayโฃ have been involved after Scott’s initial abduction, and that โline of inquiry remains active.
Prosecutors allege King and Scott had recent cellphoneโค contact. A stolen black Hyundai Accent, found burned and compacted at aโฃ junkyard, is also linked to the case. The vehicle was โreportedly seen on โvideo nearโข the recreation centerโ where Scott’s body was found โขon the nightโ she disappeared. Additional charges filed against King relate to โthe arson of the stolen vehicle, includingโ causing or risking a catastrophe.
King was previously arrested earlierโข this year on charges of kidnapping and assault, but โคthose charges were dropped when the victim and โฃa witness failed to appear in court.
Scott, an employee atโ anโค assisted living facility, is โขremembered by her parents as aโ sourceโ of “light, kindnessโค andโฃ gorgeous spirit.” theyโข releasedโฃ a statement Monday expressing their heartbreak and requesting prayers.