$12,000 reward offered as search for missing Philadelphia woman Kada Scott nears two weeks

Friday, October 17, 2025
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- The desperate search for a missing 23-year-old Philadelphia woman has been ongoing for nearly two weeks, and her family is pleading for people to come forward with any information.

Family members announced a $12,000 reward on Friday for credible information that leads to her safe recovery.

"I need my daughter home," Scott's father, Kevin, said. "That's the only thing I'm looking forward to."

The community is holding onto faith. Members of Christian Stronghold Church's Pray365 team gathered outside the Terrace at Chestnut Hill on Friday night.

"God is a miracle worker and a miracle is on the way," said prayer team leader Ty Gary.



"I do want Kada and her family to know that they're not by themselves," added church member Joseph Massengale.

Kada Scott



Kada Scott vanished the night of Saturday, Oct. 4, after leaving her workplace, a senior living facility called The Terrace at Chestnut Hill.

Keon King, 21, of Southwest Philadelphia, has been charged with kidnapping in her disappearance and is currently being held on $2.5 million bail.

Before her disappearance, Scott had told family members she was being harassed, though it's not known if King was the person who was harassing her.

Keon King



King is also facing a second kidnapping charge in connection with a separate case from January 2025.



Sources say a video circulating on social media from January stems from that same incident and is part of the investigation.

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King allegedly broke into the victim's house, choked her, and assaulted her. Sources say a 2-year-old child was in the car.



Sources also say King also has a protection from abuse order against him.

The Philadelphia District Attorney's Office said Wednesday that the case had been withdrawn when the witness did not appear in court but those charges have been refiled.

"I pulled that file, and after extensive review, our office made the decision to refile those charges. We believe there is enough to proceed. We also do believe this is a pattern for this person," said Asst. District Attorney Ashley Toczylowski.

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Homicide detectives returned to the city's East Mount Airy section on Thursday to search for surveillance video. The location was near the grounds of the abandoned middle school they scoured on Wednesday and found what they believe to be Scott's phone case, debit card and glases.



King's car was located on Wednesday at his mother's condo complex in East Falls and towed for evidence.

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Police believe King was the last person in contact with Scott, but did not say how they knew each other.

"We got to keep praying. We got to keep hoping. We got to keep believing," said Scott's aunt, Jana Allen.

"We do acknowledge that each day that goes by that things can worsen, we are determined to stay hopeful," added another relative.

King is expected back in court early next month.

IMAGE: Map shows locations where Kada Scott was last seen and other areas where police have search in connection with the case.



Anyone with information can call or text Philadelphia police at 215-686-TIPS (8477) or submit an anonymous tip online.
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