Scott, age 23, was last seen on the evening of October 4, 2025, leaving her job at an assisted‑living facility in the Chestnut Hill area of Philadelphia

• Scott, age 23, was last seen on the evening of October 4, 2025, leaving her job at an assisted‑living facility in the Chestnut Hill area of Philadelphia. People.com+2Inquirer.com+2

• In the days leading up to her disappearance, she reportedly received harassing phone calls. People.com+1

• Investigators identified Keon King (age 21) as the last known person in contact with Scott before she vanished. King was subsequently arrested and charged with kidnapping, stalking, and other offenses. AP News+2Inquirer.com+2

• On October 18, 2025, human remains believed to belong to Scott were found in a shallow grave in a wooded area behind the now‑vacant Ada H. H. Lewis Middle School in the East Germantown / Awbury Arboretum area of Philadelphia. People.com+2NBC10 Philadelphia+2

• DNA testing then confirmed the remains are those of Scott. AP News+1

• The site had been searched previously by police and volunteers, but it was only after a “very specific anonymous tip” that they found the grave. NBC10 Philadelphia+1

⚠️ What remains unclear / under investigation

• The exact cause of death has not yet been publicly confirmed as homicide, though the involvement of the homicide unit and charging of the suspect suggest that is the direction. People.com+1

• How Scott and King knew each other, the full chain of events from her disappearance to the discovery of the remains, and whether other individuals are involved remain active inquiries. People.com+1

• Details of motive, timeline of disposal of remains, and any potential prior offenses by the suspect (or others) connected to this case are still emerging. New York Post+1

📍 Visual context

The wooded area behind the Ada H. H. Lewis Middle School site in East Germantown, Philadelphia, is where the remains were found. The school is abandoned and lies adjacent to the Awbury Arboretum. The discovery has shaken the local neighborhood, which has seen large volunteer search efforts and community memorials in recent days. 6abc Philadelphia+1

🧭 Why this is significant

• The discovery confirms the worst fears of Scott’s family and supporters after her disappearance.

• The case highlights concerns around safety of workers leaving overnight shifts, harassment via phone/social media, and how missing person investigations proceed.

• It also raises questions about how quickly evidence was collected, how search efforts were conducted, and the role of anonymous tips in resolution of such cases.

• The vacant school site underscores issues in urban settings: less‑patrolled spaces, abandoned properties, and the risks they can pose when used as clandestine disposal or hiding locations.