The search for Kada Scott, a 23-year-old Philadelphia woman, continues after she was last seen leaving her job on October 5, 2025. While Scott remains missing, authorities have arrested a suspect in connection with her disappearance, adding a significant development to the case that has captured the city's attention.
Here is a complete timeline of events and everything we know about the ongoing investigation.
Who is Kada Scott?
Kada Scott is a 23-year-old woman from Philadelphia. She was last seen on October 5, 2025, during her overnight shift at the Terrace at Chestnut Hill, a nursing home on East Abington Avenue. Her family reported that prior to her disappearance, Scott had complained about being harassed over the phone.
Timeline of Disappearance and Investigation
- October 5, 2025: Kada Scott arrives for her 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. shift at a nursing home. Investigators believe she left within the first 20 minutes. Her car was later found in the nursing home's parking lot. This was the last time she was seen.
- October 8, 2025: Philadelphia police hold a news conference, seeking public assistance in the search for Scott.
- October 10, 2025: The search intensifies as police, including homicide investigators, and the FBI search the Awbury Arboretum in Germantown, about three miles from where Scott was last seen.
- October 14, 2025: Keon King, 21, is taken into custody in connection with Scott's disappearance.
- October 15, 2025: Authorities announce King's arrest at a press conference. He is charged with kidnapping and reckless endangerment. On the same day, police receive a tip that leads them to King's 1999 metallic-gold Toyota Camry, which was found at the Gypsy Lane Condos in the East Falls neighborhood.
- October 16, 2025: The search for Scott continues. Police discover physical evidence, including Scott's card and a phone case, at the abandoned Ada H. Lewis Middle School in Germantown.
A Suspect Arrested
On October 14, Keon King, 21, was arrested and charged with kidnapping and reckless endangerment in connection with Kada Scott's disappearance. Officials confirmed King and Scott were in communication before she went missing, though the nature of their relationship remains unclear.
Assistant District Attorney Ashley Toczylowski revealed that King has a prior history involving similar allegations. He was charged with strangulation and kidnapping in a separate domestic case earlier in 2025. That case was dismissed when the witness failed to appear in court, but prosecutors have since reopened it. King will now face two open kidnapping cases.
Key Evidence Uncovered
The investigation has led to several key discoveries:
- Suspect's Vehicle: A 1999 metallic-gold Toyota Camry belonging to Keon King was located in the East Falls neighborhood. Police believe Scott may have been inside this car, which had been seen in various parts of Philadelphia, including Mount Airy, Center City, and Grays Ferry. The car reportedly has heavy front-end damage and tinted windows.
- Physical Evidence: Police found Scott's card and a phone case at an abandoned middle school in Germantown, linking her to that location.
Family's Plea and Community Involvement
Kada Scott's family has been actively involved in the search, organizing canvassing efforts and pleading with the public for any information. Her father, Kevin Scott, urged anyone with even minor details to come forward.
The family has also started a GoFundMe campaign to raise money for a reward for credible information that leads to finding Kada.
How You Can Help
The investigation is ongoing, and police are treating it as a missing person case, holding out hope that Kada Scott is still alive.
Authorities are urging anyone with information about Kada Scott's whereabouts to contact the Philadelphia Police Department at 215-686-TIPS (8477) or submit an anonymous tip online. They have also asked any other potential victims of Keon King to come forward.
