VIDEO: Text Messages Reveal Kada Scott Told Suspect “Kidnap Me Again” Before Her Disappearance, Court Documents Show

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — Newly released court documents are shedding light on the final hours before Kada Scott, a 23-year-old Philadelphia woman, was fatally shot — and the alleged messages she exchanged with the man now accused of killing her.

According to court filings and local reports, Kada Scott disappeared from her Philadelphia workplace on October 4. After a two-week search that included public pleas and a GoFundMe campaign organized by her family, authorities discovered her remains on October 18. The medical examiner’s office later confirmed she died from a gunshot wound.

Suspect Keon King Charged in Scott’s Death

Police have charged Keon King, 21, in connection with Scott’s death. King faces counts of murder, arson, and tampering with evidence, according to prosecutors. Investigators allege he was the last person in contact with Scott before she disappeared.

Suspect Keon King Charged in Scott’s Death

Authorities said Scott and King were acquainted, though the exact nature of their relationship has not been publicly detailed. Prior to her disappearance, Scott reportedly received a series of harassing phone calls, though police have not confirmed whether those calls were connected to King.

Disturbing Text Messages Revealed

Court documents obtained by KYW Newsradio, FOX 29, and 6ABC reveal a string of text exchanges between Scott and King in the days leading up to her disappearance. The two reportedly began communicating on October 2, just two days before she vanished.

According to the criminal complaint, Scott received a message from an unfamiliar number on October 2. When she asked who it was, the sender replied that it was “Kel” — a name investigators later linked to Keon King.

Text Messages Reveal Kada Scott Told Suspect “Kidnap Me Again” Before Her Disappearance, Court Documents Show

On the morning of October 4, Scott allegedly texted King, writing, “kidnap me again,” according to reports from FOX 29 and NBC 10, which cited the probable cause affidavit. King allegedly replied, “better be up too.”

Authorities believe these messages were among the last communications Scott sent before she was killed.

Community Mourns as Investigation Continues

Scott’s family and friends had spent two weeks searching for her before her remains were found. The discovery has left the Philadelphia community heartbroken. Loved ones described Scott as a vibrant and kind young woman who was deeply loved by her family.

The Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office continues to investigate the timeline of events leading up to Scott’s death and how her relationship with King may have escalated.

King remains in custody as prosecutors pursue the murder case.

@nbcphiladelphia The death of Kada Scott, the Philadelphia woman whose body was found two weeks after her disappearance, has been ruled a homicide and Keon King, the suspect in her kidnapping, is now charged with her murder, officials revealed. King is now charged with murder, robbery, theft, violation of the uniform firearms act, possessing an instrument of crime, tampering with evidence, abuse of corpse, conspiracy and obstruction of justice. Court documents obtained by NBC10’s newsgathering partner KYW News Radio revealed a more detailed timeline on Scott’s disappearance as well as King’s alleged actions both before and after Scott’s death. #kadascott #keonking #philly #nbc10philly ♬ original sound - nbcphiladelphia