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- Kada Scott’s remains were found two weeks after she disappeared in Philadelphia
- Keon King has been charged with murder in connection with her killing, the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office announced Wednesday, Oct. 22
- King has an alleged “pattern” of behavior, including strangulation and kidnapping, prosecutors previously said
The man arrested in connection with the disappearance of Kada Scott has now been charged with murder in the case.
Scott, 23, was found dead in a wooded area in Philadelphia, Penn., on Saturday, Oct. 18, two weeks after she disappeared from her work.
Keon King, 21, was arrested, initially on kidnapping charges, in connection with her disappearance.
He has now been charged with murder, the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office announced on Wednesday, Oct. 22, per NBC Philadelphia, CBS News and ABC 6.
He is also charged with robbery, theft, violation of the Uniform Firearms Act, possessing an instrument of crime, tampering with evidence, abuse of corpse, conspiracy and obstruction of justice, NBC Philadelphia reported. Arson, causing catastrophe, conspiracy, unauthorized use of an automobile and recklessly endangering another person are other charges filed against King.
PEOPLE reached out to King’s attorney, Shaka Mzee Johnson, for comment.
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King was arrested on Oct. 15, just days before Scott’s remains were found at a location where investigators tracked his cell phone during the time they believe the alleged crime was committed.
Philadelphia Assistant District Attorney Ashley Toczylowski previously said King’s phone was located there at the time a vehicle was burned there, a vehicle she previously alleged King used to “move” Scott.
Scott disappeared from her workplace after she was subject to “harassing” phone calls, her family previously told police.
Police did not comment on whether King has been connected to the calls when inquired by PEOPLE earlier in the investigation.
Since King’s arrest, investigators say they have uncovered similar accusations against him.
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He was charged with kidnapping and strangulation earlier this year in a domestic case, Toczylowski said following his arrest.
Those charges were withdrawn but prosecutors have said they’ll be refiled. Other alleged victims of King have come forward, per Toczylowski, who previously said authorities believe this is a “pattern” of King’s behavior.
A GoFundMe has been set up to assist Scott’s family.
