Female remains were found in a shallow grave in a deeply wooded area amid the search for 23-year-old Philadelphia woman Kada Scott. The identity has not been confirmed.
Human female remains that were found in a shallow grave on a grounds of an abandoned school are « believed to be » 23-year-old Kada Scott, a Philadelphia woman who has been missing for two weeks, a spokesperson for the Philadelphia Police Department on Saturday evening.
Police said the medical examiner’s office will work to confirm the identity of the remains and to determine a cause of death.
« While conducting a search of the property, investigators discovered a shallow grave and recovered human remains believed to be those of Kada Scott », police said in the statement.
« This is a heartbreaking development, and our thoughts are with Kada’s family and loved ones during this extremely difficult time. The Philadelphia Police Department remains committed to uncovering the truth and ensuring that justice is served », the statement continued.
The remains were found in a heavily wooded area after police received a « very specific » anonymous tip overnight and officers searched the area around 10 a.m. local time on Saturday, First Deputy Commissioner of the Philadelphia Police Department John Stanford told reporters during a press briefing on Saturday evening.
Stanford added that police have been in touch with Scott’s family following the discovery of the remains.
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle L. Parker said in a statement on Saturday that the city will continue to support Scott’s family amid their « unimaginable pain and turmoil.
