Human female remains that were found in a shallow grave on a grounds of an abandoned school are “believed to be” 23-year-old Kada Scott, a Philadelphia woman who has been missing for two weeks, a spokesperson for the Philadelphia Police Department told ABC News on Saturday evening.
“While conducting a search of the property, investigators discovered a shallow grave and recovered human remains believed to be those of Kada Scott,” police said in the statement.
The Philadelphia Police Department remains committed to uncovering the truth and ensuring that justice is served,” the statement continued.
The 23-year-old’s father, Kevin Scott, told ABC News the family remains confident “she’s gonna be with us as soon as possible.”
I’m going to keep that positive vibe going,” Kevin Scott told ABC News.
A Philadelphia Police Department spokesperson told ABC News on Saturday night that the human female remains discovered in a shallow grave on the grounds of an abandoned school are “believed to be” 23-year-old Kada Scott, a Philadelphia woman who has been missing for two weeks.
According to the police, efforts will be made by the medical examiner’s office to identify the remains and ascertain the cause of death.
The statement from the police said, “During a search of the property, investigators found a shallow grave and recovered human remains believed to be those of Kada Scott.”.
“Kada’s family and loved ones are in our thoughts during this very trying time, as this is a tragic development. Finding the truth and seeing to it that justice is done are priorities for the Philadelphia Police Department,” the statement went on to say.
After police received a “very specific” anonymous tip overnight, they searched the area at around 10 a.m. and discovered the remains in a heavily forested area. M. John Stanford, First Deputy Commissioner of the Philadelphia Police Department, informed reporters during a press briefing on Saturday night that it was Saturday local time.
Stanford added that since the remains were found, police have contacted Scott’s family.
Mayor Cherelle L. of Philadelphia. In a statement released on Saturday, Parker said the city will keep helping Scott’s family through their “unimaginable pain and turmoil.”. “..”.
Parker remarked, “I pray that God will grant the family a certain peace that transcends all comprehension to meet this moment.”. “In any way we can, the City of Philadelphia is here to help them. We are going to remain by their side. “.”.
Behind Ada H., in a heavily forested area, were the remains discovered on Saturday. Police said on Saturday that Lewis Middle School, an abandoned school close to Germantown’s Awbury Arboretum, was at the center of a search earlier this week.
During their Wednesday search of the school grounds, they found what they believed to be Scott’s belongings, including glasses, an iPad case, a cell phone case, and a card with her name on it. According to the police, the items were found and are undergoing forensic analysis.
In October, Scott’s mother last saw her. Last week, police said, she was leaving for work at a nearby nursing home at 4 p.m. Previously, authorities accused 21-year-old Keon King of kidnapping “for his involvement” in Scott’s disappearance.
Late in the evening of October. 4. Philadelphia Police Capt. Scott showed up for work but left before her shift was over. said John Craig last week at a press conference. Although Scott’s exact departure time from work was unknown, officials stated that her shift usually began at 10 p.m. M. 6 a.m.. M.
In October, Scott went missing, according to the police. 5. Law enforcement stated that they were “some concern, more so than usual,” about her disappearance because of the concerning calls she was getting.
“In the days preceding her disappearance, Ms. Scott informed her family and friends that she had been harassed by an unidentified person or people over the phone,” Craig stated.
Evidence, according to officials, indicates that Scott was “in communication with an individual” named King, and that she seemed to meet with him “very shortly after” she left work in October. 4. .
“Mr. When she went offline, we think King was the last person in contact with her,” Philadelphia assistant district attorney Ashley Kozlowski stated at a press conference on Wednesday.
The suspect’s car, a 1999 metallic-gold Toyota Camry with the Pennsylvania license plate MSX-0797, is what police had previously asked the public to help them find. They think Scott may have been in this car. Police later told ABC News that King’s car had been located in an apartment complex.
The first tip, according to officials, took them to an elementary school where they found evidence “of value,” and the second led them to the car linked to Scott’s theft.
Kevin Scott, the 23-year-old’s father, told ABC News that the family is still certain “she’s going to be with us as soon as possible.”. “..”.
“It has been exceedingly challenging. We have hope that she is safe, will be with us as soon as possible, will be located, and that she won’t suffer any injuries. “I intend to maintain that optimistic attitude,” Kevin Scott said to ABC News.
Tesfaye Negussie and Tommy Foster of ABC News contributed to this story.
