Crime House Daily: First Watch

Episode: Kada Scott’s Deadly Disappearance & “Butt Lady” Murder Verdict
Host: Katie Ring
Date: November 7, 2025

Episode Overview

In this "First Watch" episode, host Katie Ring presents concise, up-to-date coverage of two major true crime stories:

1. The shocking disappearance and murder of 23-year-old Kada Scott in Philadelphia and the subsequent arrest of Keon King.
2. The conviction of Libby Adame, infamously known as the “California Butt Lady,” whose illegal cosmetic procedures led to multiple deaths.

Ring provides additional context about these cases, highlights developments, and offers empathetic insights for both victims and listeners.

Key Discussions & Insights

1. Chicago Lawyer Adam Beckerink Charged with Wife’s Murder

(Introduced at 04:07, contextual story before main cases)

• Case Recap:

  • Adam Beckerink, a 47-year-old lawyer, is charged with murdering his wife, Caitlin Tracy, after her body is found at the bottom of a stairwell in their Chicago home.
  • Initially, Adam filed a missing person’s report, but surveillance footage revealed they’d been together three days prior.
  • Investigation uncovers a documented pattern of domestic abuse.

• Host’s Safety Message:

  • Katie Ring addresses listeners about the warning signs of abusive relationships, particularly isolation and strangulation:

    "If a partner ever strangles you, please leave as fast as you are safely able to because the chances of them killing you have just increased by 750%." (10:10)

• Current Status:

  • Adam Beckerink is in custody, awaiting extradition and trial.
  • Caitlin’s family hopes the full truth about her last months will emerge.

2. The Disappearance & Murder of Kada Scott

(Major segment: 11:25–23:30)

Background and Disappearance

• Kada’s Life:

  • 23, Philadelphia native, Penn State communications graduate, pageant competitor, cheerleader, and aspiring entrepreneur.
  • Moved home to work as a caregiver at an assisted living facility.

• Timeline of Events:

  • Late September 2025: Kada starts receiving threatening calls.
  • October 4: She goes to work; a coworker overhears an angry phone conversation around 10:30 pm.
  • Kada leaves work, gets into a dark-colored car, and disappears.

• Family Response:

  • Kada’s mom can’t reach her; her car is found at her workplace.
  • Immediate police involvement and a widespread search begin.

Investigation Breakthroughs

• Suspect Identification:

  • Keon King, 21, emerges as a person of interest based on Kada’s call records.

• Anonymous Tips:

  • Two key tips point police to Ada H. Lewis Middle School and the Gypsy Lane condos:
    • Kada’s phone case and debit card found at the abandoned school.
    • King’s gold Toyota Camry located.

• Criminal Pattern:

  • King had a prior kidnapping charge from January 2025 that was dismissed due to the victim’s no-show at trial.
  • He is recharged on previous and new counts after Kada’s disappearance.

Gruesome Discovery & Chilling Evidence

(15:49–23:30)

• Body Found:

  • A second anonymous tip leads authorities back to Ada H. Lewis Middle School.
  • Investigators, guided by a strong odor, find Kada’s body buried under a wooden board in the woods.

• Digital Evidence:

  • Text messages show prior contact between Kada and King, including the cryptic message on October 4:

    "Kada texted Keon, quote, kidnap me again. And he replied, better be up, too." (20:04)

  • Surveillance footage shows two people moving what’s believed to be Kada’s body from a car on the night she disappeared, indicating a possible accomplice.

• Suspect’s Actions:

  • King allegedly stole a 2008 Hyundai Accent to kidnap Kada, later destroyed it by arson to eliminate evidence.
  • Kada died within 20 minutes of leaving work from a single gunshot wound to the head.

• Legal Proceedings:

  • King faces charges of murder, arson, conspiracy, robbery, abuse of a corpse, and is denied bail.

• Memorial:

  • Kada’s family holds a balloon release at the Philadelphia Art Museum.

3. “The California Butt Lady” Murder Case

(Covered from 23:30–31:54)

Libby Adame’s Black Market Cosmetic Procedures

• Background:

  • Libby Adame and her daughter Alicia Galaz performed illegal silicone buttocks injections across California and Nevada, soliciting clients via Instagram.
  • Neither has a medical degree; treatments often took place in hotels or clients’ homes.

• Victim Stories:

  • 2018: Taryn Quinteri receives injections, suffers medical complications later.
  • 2019: Carissa Rajpaul, 26, dies during her third session with Libby and Alicia; her manner of death is ruled homicide due to silicone embolism.
  • Footage reveals Libby fleeing after clients’ adverse reactions, a pattern of neglectful and criminal behavior.

Legal Consequences

• First Trial (2024):

  • Both convicted of manslaughter related to Carissa’s death and practicing medicine without a license.
  • Due to “credit for time served,” they spend little additional time in prison.

• New Tragedy (2025):

  • Libby returns to illicit business.
  • March 2025: Cindiana Santangelo, a former TV actress and dancer, dies after a procedure at her Malibu home, witnessed by her husband Frank.

    "Tragically, her death not only could have, but should have been prevented..." – Frank Santangelo (31:10)

  • Libby is convicted of second-degree murder with a minimum 15-year sentence.

• Ongoing Civil Case:

  • Cindiana’s husband sues for wrongful death.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Katie Ring on abuse warning signs:

  "If you ever feel like the person you are with is trying to isolate you from your friends and family, please run at the first sign." (09:48)

• On Kada’s tragic texting:

  "On October 4th, the day she went missing, Kada texted Keon, 'kidnap me again.' And he replied, 'better be up, too.'" (20:04)

• On the pattern of neglect by Libby Adame:

  "Libby has done the same thing twice. At least. That woman ultimately died as well. But Libby was never charged in connection with her death." (27:55)

• Victim’s husband’s statement:

  "Tragically, her death not only could have, but should have been prevented..." – Frank Santangelo (31:10)

Key Timestamps

• 04:07: Chicago murder case introduction
• 11:25: Kada Scott case begins
• 15:49: Anonymous tip leads police to Kada’s body
• 20:04: Kada’s text message to Keon King
• 23:30: “California Butt Lady” segment begins
• 27:55: Discussion of Libby Adame’s repeated offenses
• 31:10: Frank Santangelo’s impact statement
• 31:54: Episode close and follow-up details

Tone & Takeaways

Katie Ring delivers the episode in her signature empathetic, informative, and advocacy-driven style. She underscores the dangers faced by victims of domestic violence and the perils of seeking illegal cosmetic procedures. By weaving in real-time developments with family voices and emotional asides, she connects deeply with her audience.

For Listeners

To follow up on these cases, listeners are encouraged to check Crime House’s Instagram (@crimehouse247) and YouTube for the latest developments.

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