Keon King arrested in connection with kidnapping of Miss USA Hopeful Kada Scott

In the aftermath of the search for missing Miss USA hopeful Kada Scott, a shocking turn has unfolded, which has led to the arrest of a 21-year-old suspect. The Philadelphia nursing assistant vanished earlier this month after leaving for an overnight shift and now, investigators believe King may be connected to her disappearance.

What happened to Kada Scott?

Kada Scott, a 23-year-old Miss USA hopeful from Philadelphia, was last seen by her mother on October 4 when she left home for her nursing job. She worked an overnight shift from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. but disappeared before completing it. Police reported that her car was found parked outside her workplace, but she was nowhere to be seen.


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Authorities said they had “some concern, more so than usual,” as Scott had told family and friends she was receiving harassing phone calls before she went missing. She was officially reported missing on October 5, sparking a citywide search.

Who is charged and arrested in connection with the kidnapping?

According to police, 21-year-old Keon King has been charged with kidnapping “for his involvement” in Scott’s disappearance. Investigators said King was in communication with Scott during her last shift and had reportedly driven to pick her up. Police are searching for his 1999 metallic gold Toyota Camry, license plate MSX-0797, which they believe Scott was inside at some point, as per a report by The US Sun.




Officials said King ditched both his car and his phone before his arrest. The Philadelphia Police Department urged the public to help locate the vehicle, calling it “imperative to the case.”

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What do we know about Keon King’s past?

Authorities revealed that King has a troubling history involving women. Earlier in 2025, he was charged with kidnapping and strangulation in a separate incident involving a female acquaintance. Though those charges were later dropped, prosecutors have now reopened that case following his latest arrest, as per a report by The US Sun.

Is the search for Kada Scott still ongoing?

Police have confirmed that the investigation remains active, and despite King’s arrest, they continue to treat the case as though Scott is alive. “There’s still a lot of work to be done,” officials said, as they continue gathering evidence and appealing for public assistance in finding her, as per a report by The US Sun.

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FAQs

Who is Keon King?
Keon King is a 21-year-old man charged with kidnapping in connection with the disappearance of 23-year-old Miss USA hopeful Kada Scott.

When did Kada Scott go missing?
She was last seen by her mother on October 4, leaving for her overnight nursing shift in Philadelphia.