PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — DNA testing strongly indicates the human remains found behind a vacant school Saturday are those of missing Philadelphia woman Kada Scott, sources tell Action News.
The sources said Sunday that DNA from the remains match Scott’s parents.
The remains are now being handled by the medical examiner’s office, which will also handle identifying the person who was found.
RELATED: Chilling video surfaces amid search for missing Philadelphia woman Kada Scott Police are still working to determine how King and Scott knew each other, but they believe the pair came into contact in the days before the disappearance.
When asked why the DA’s office didn’t petition for a higher bail, Krasner said it was a strategic decision not to bother judges overnight.
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — Relatives tell Action News that DNA testing clearly shows the remains discovered Saturday behind a deserted school are those of Kada Scott, a missing Philadelphia woman.
According to the sources on Sunday, Scott’s parents’ DNA matches that found in the remains.
On Wednesday, a thorough search was conducted in Germantown, where the discovery was made behind an abandoned school close to Awbury Arboretum.
According to First Deputy Commissioner John Stanford, officers returned to the scene at around 10 a.m. after receiving a “very specific” anonymous tip overnight. M.
Action News also hears from sources that they found surveillance footage at a local recreation center that is connected to the case.
Located in a shallow grave in a densely forested area, Stanford said the remains seemed to be those of a female.
By late afternoon, the remains were taken from the site. The medical examiner’s office is currently handling the remains and will look for the person who was discovered.
According to Stanford, Scott’s family has been contacted by investigators.
He stated, “We have been in communication with her family as to this process and in the fact that we have recovered a human being.”.
Stanford encouraged people to call 215-686-TIPS (8477) to continue sharing information about this case.
According to sources, during Wednesday’s search, police discovered tangible evidence at the location, such as Scott’s phone case and debit card.
Since announcing the arrest of Keon King, 21, of Southwest Philadelphia, who authorities claim was Scott’s last contact, tips have been pouring in, according to police.
In connection with Scott’s disappearance, King has been taken into custody and charged with kidnapping and other crimes.
RELATED: A chilling video has surfaced during the search for Kada Scott, a missing Philadelphia woman.
Although the exact nature of King and Scott’s relationship is still unknown, police think they first interacted in the days leading up to the disappearance.
Scott claimed to have been harassed before going missing, but it’s unclear if King was the one allegedly harassing her.
Scott disappeared on Saturday night, October. 4, following her departure from her place of employment, a Chestnut Hill assisted living facility.
The bail amount for King is $2-5 million.
Charges are being re-filed in a related case.
In what authorities describe as a similar case from earlier this year, King is also charged with the kidnapping and strangling of a woman who reportedly survived.
The Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office stated that those charges, which were dropped when the accuser did not show up for court, will now be refiled.
According to the prosecutor, King abducted a woman from in front of her home in the first case, “threw her in her car, assaulted her, and eventually let her out.”. “.
D. 1. Speaking at a press conference on Friday, Larry Krasner said his office could have done more in this case.
“We could have performed better in that regard. A very advanced strategy for the case would have been to attempt to use video evidence to support everything,” he said.
A video that went viral partially documented the incident. King is seen peering through and knocking on windows as someone inside yells for him to leave and to call the police, according to investigators.
Krasner pointed out that King was not in court because he was out on bail.
“He was on bail, which is why they were concerned that he would leave the courthouse through the same door they entered immediately after they testified against him,” Krasner explained.
King’s first arrest for kidnapping was successful in obtaining 10% of the $200,000 bail.
When questioned about why the DA’s office didn’t ask for a higher bail, Krasner explained that it was a calculated move to avoid troubling judges right away.
“You can try to do what is usually a telephone appeal to a municipal court judge at midnight or three in the morning,” Krasner said. “The sad truth is that not all of these judges want to be called in the middle of the night, but some do. Additionally, they reduce the bail if you do. They don’t leave it or raise it. It is lowered. Thus, the choice is always intricate and strategic. “..”.
A court spokesperson, Marty O’Rourke, responded as follows.
