A rapid DNA test found a 99.9% match to DNA samples collected from Scott's parents, meaning that the remains found on Saturday do in fact belong to Scott.

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Authorities in Philadelphia have confirmed that human remains discovered in East Germantown have been identified as 23-year-old Kada Scott. The identification was made through DNA testing, which matched the remains to samples from Scott's parents with 99.9% certainty. Scott was last seen after arriving for an overnight shift at a senior living facility, and her disappearance led to an extensive search.

An anonymous tip led police to a specific location behind the former Ada Lewis Middle School, where the remains were found in a shallow grave. Kian King, 21, who was previously charged with kidnapping and related offenses in connection with Scott's disappearance, is expected to face additional charges. The medical examiner has not yet released details regarding the cause or manner of death, and the investigation is ongoing.

DNA confirms human remains found belong to Kada Scott

We begin with breaking news in Philadelphia, where law enforcement sources tell Fox 29 a DNA test confirms the body found Saturday morning in East Germantown belongs to 23-year-old Kada Scott. This is the 10 o'clock news. I'm Jennifer Lee. Kada was last seen on October 4th after arriving for an overnight shift at a senior living facility. Let's go out to Kelly Rule live at police headquarters tonight with the details on this devastating update. And Kelly, what are your sources telling you? Well, Jennifer, law enforcement sources tell me tonight that anonymous tip that led to Saturday's search was someone telling police to please go back to the former Ada Lewis Middle School, asking them to search for Kada again. And this time they gave a specific location in a wooded area behind the school. Sources also tell me the man in custody for Kada's alleged kidnapping, 21-year-old Kian King, is expected to be charged with additional crimes this week. A tragic update in the disappearance of 23-year-old Kada Scott. Tonight law enforcement sources telling Fox 29 that a DNA test of a body found Saturday morning in East Germantown confirms that the remains belong to Kada. Sources say the test showed a 99.9% match to DNA collected from Kada's parents. Tonight we're also learning more about that anonymous tip that led investigators back to the area behind the former Ada Lewis Middle School Saturday morning, an area previously searched by police. That tipster, according to sources, asked police to please go back, saying they missed her and gave a specific location in a wooded area behind the vacant school. When officers went back, an officer reportedly stepped on newly disturbed dirt where they eventually found a body in a shallow grave. Kada's debit card and phone case were found in a different area by the school in the previous search. Kada went missing the night of October 4th after arriving for her overnight shift at the Terrace at Chestnut Hill, a senior living facility in East Mount Airy. Her car was left in the parking lot, but personal items like her phone and keys were missing. More than a week later, officials announced charges against 21-year-old Kian King for kidnapping, false imprisonment, and stalking in connection with Kada's disappearance. Investigators believe King was the last person to see her the night she disappeared. The district attorney says a previous kidnapping and assault case involving King, which was dismissed when a key witness failed to appear, was refiled. Sources tell Fox 29 King is expected to be charged with additional crimes this week, including stolen car charges and arson. And again, this is very much an active and ongoing investigation, and certainly the outcome that Kada's family, friends, and the community never, ever wanted. The medical examiner's office have not released any details publicly about Kada's case, nor have they ruled her cause a manner of death, which could take some time to determine. Jennifer? Yes, still so many more questions left. Our Kelly Rule live for us at police headquarters tonight. Thank you.

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