Crime Stories with Nancy Grace

Episode: SHOCK CCTV: BEAUTY QUEEN KADA SUSPECT STALKS 1ST VICTIM: 'GO AWAY BI*CH'
Date: October 17, 2025
Host: Nancy Grace, with guests Joe Holden, Cheryl McCollum, Brian Fitzgibbons, Derek Smith, Dr. Jerrilyn Utter

Episode Overview

Nancy Grace leads an urgent discussion on the mystery surrounding the disappearance of Kada Scott, a beauty queen and Penn State graduate. The episode leverages breaking updates, CCTV footage, firsthand reporting, and expert analysis to dissect the evidence, the profile of the primary suspect (Keon King), and the failures of the justice system that may have left Kada vulnerable. The panel explores new physical evidence, chilling surveillance footage of the suspect’s predatory behavior, and the broader implications of stalking and victim-blaming.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Disappearance of Kada Scott: The Stakes and the Search

• Background: Kada Scott, a recent Penn State grad and Miss USA hopeful, vanished after clocking in for her overnight shift at an upscale assisted living facility. Her sudden disappearance is entirely out of character.
• Impact: Law enforcement believes Kada may still be alive. Her father has issued a $10,000 reward for information (05:10).
• Tip Line: 215-686-TIPS (8467) [Repeated by Nancy Grace at multiple points].

2. The Suspect: Keon King’s Pattern of Predatory Behavior

• CCTV Evidence: Recently unearthed surveillance and Ring camera footage shows Keon King stalking a possible earlier victim, leaping a six-foot fence, peering in windows, and ignoring repeated demands to leave (06:11).
  • “He is not deterred when he is spotted. He is not deterred when he sees children. He is not deterred when he knows the police are on the way. This is so frightening. There is zero chance that there's not more victims.” — Cheryl McCollum (13:58)
• Prior Incidents:
  • Joe Holden reports prior assaults by King on women with similarities to Kada. These include strangulation, breaking into homes, and using his car in abductions (08:29, 26:27).
  • Many records of his offenses were obscured by "clean slate" laws, complicating background checks for prosecutors and journalists (09:30).

3. The Frightening CCTV Incident: “Go Away!”

• Footage Breakdown (06:11–08:29):
  • The victim recognizes King and desperately yells for him to leave. She instructs a child (Cameron) to call the police while King circles the property.
  • The panel analyzes the woman's visible fear and King’s menacing swagger.
    • "Why is she so afraid? Why is she afraid? ... This woman is afraid." — Nancy Grace (07:56)
    • “He's taunting. ... He looks like a Marvel hero. ... He’s getting off on this.” — Dr. Utter/Brian Fitzgibbons (24:51)
• Legal Analysis:
  • Veteran defense attorney Derek Smith speculates about possible alternative explanations for King’s presence, prompting a sharp rebuttal from Nancy and the rest of the panel (19:57–22:02).
    • "She's locking the doors and the windows." — Nancy Grace (20:40)
  • Victim’s prior complaints were often dismissed due to lack of conviction or technicalities.

4. New Evidence Discovered: Abandoned Middle School and Vehicle

• Physical Evidence Updates:
  • King’s gold Toyota Camry found abandoned after an anonymous tip. The car, a key piece of evidence, was found near King’s family and close to Ada Lewis Middle School (29:02, 38:49).
  • Kada’s cell phone case and debit card, both personal and distinctive, were recovered outside the condemned Ada Lewis Middle School. The panel agrees she would never part with these willingly (33:32).
• Search Coordination:
  • The middle school is close to the Arboretum—56 acres of woods previously searched.
    • "Police trying to devise a plan of how to go into a building that's been shut down for almost 20 years. ... It has all the markers of what's next in this case." — Joe Holden (30:14)
• Analysis:
  • “Criminals know where there are no people and no cameras. ... Anything that can tie him to those belongings is what law enforcement is looking for.” — Cheryl McCollum (37:02)
  • Police don’t believe Kada or King entered the building; evidence was likely discarded outside (36:04).

5. Systems Failure: “Clean Slate” Laws and Missed Interventions

• Legal Loopholes:
  • King’s previous charges for stalking and assault were obscured due to clean slate policies, impeding legal action.
  • Nancy and Joe Holden criticize the DA’s office for dropping prior cases due to victim failure to appear, highlighting the cycle of fear that silences victims (43:36).
    • "When a woman doesn't show up on an FTA in a domestic, you go find her." — Nancy Grace (43:36)

6. Victim-Blaming & Social Media Response

• Public Reaction:
  • Nancy addresses comments that blame Kada for her own disappearance due to her pageant background and social media presence.
    • "How did she turn into the bad person?" — Nancy Grace (50:51)
  • Joe Holden highlights the broader support from the city and law enforcement, rejecting online harassment (50:51).

7. Forensics: What to Search For in the Vehicle

• Evidence Sought:
  • The crime panel agrees the car is crucial: blood, DNA (sweat, hair, fibers), personal effects, or any tool or object used in the crime (45:57, 47:09).
  • Techniques include using luminol for detecting invisible blood and new vacuum technologies for pulling trace DNA.

8. Defense Preview: Derek Smith’s Perspective

• Legal Strategy:
  • Without direct physical evidence, Derek Smith suggests the defense will challenge links between King and the alleged crimes, relying on the absence of convictions and arguing that similar prior incidents are merely allegations (51:44).
  • Nancy and panel stress the importance of a meticulous investigation to secure conviction.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Nancy Grace:
  • "Is she still alive? Can we bring her home to her parents?" (05:10)
  • "That car could be a treasure trove of evidence ..." (45:13)
  • "How can there be hatred for this girl who is missing all things bright and beautiful that is Kada Scott." (52:32)
• Cheryl McCollum:
  • “He is not deterred when he is spotted. ... This is so frightening. There is zero chance that there's not more victims.” (13:58)
• Dr. Utter/Brian Fitzgibbons:
  • "He's taunting. ... He’s getting off on this." (24:51)
• Joe Holden:
  • "We know a lot about his alleged prior bad acts at this point. ... Something about clean slate business." (09:30)
  • "We have an entire city ... looking for any sign of this girl." (51:06)
• Derek Smith:
  • "How are they really going to connect the victim to the alleged perpetrator? ... Without any physical evidence, we're just looking at circumstantial evidence ..." (51:44)

Timeline of Key Segments

| Timestamp | Segment Description | |------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 05:10 | Nancy introduces Kada, the circumstances of her disappearance, and issues the tip line. | | 06:11-08:29| Discussion and live analysis of shocking Ring camera footage—first victim stalked. | | 08:29-10:17| Joe Holden on King's prior assaults, hidden from public record by “clean slate” law. | | 13:58 | Cheryl McCollum: "There’s zero chance that there’s not more victims." | | 19:57-22:02| Derek Smith, legal analysis, and pushback from Nancy on victim behavior and evidence.| | 24:26-25:43| Dr. Utter/Brian Fitzgibbons analyze King's predatory body language on video. | | 26:27 | Joe Holden details timeline and escalation of King’s assaults. | | 29:02-32:47| Discovery of Kada's personal items at Ada Lewis Middle School & discussion of evidence. | | 33:32 | Cell phone case and debit card confirmed as items found (Cheryl McCollum). | | 38:49 | Joe Holden gives timeline for car recovery and search for evidence. | | 43:36 | Nancy and panel discuss prosecutorial errors, victim intimidation, and systemic breakdowns. | | 45:57-47:09| Cheryl outlines forensic search process for the suspect’s car. | | 50:51 | Nancy and Joe address victim-blaming and celebrate community support for Kada. | | 51:44 | Derek Smith outlines possible defense strategies if case proceeds to trial. | | 52:32 | Nancy's final words: hope for Kada, honoring victims who come forward. |

Tone and Language

• Urgent, emotional, and no-nonsense, marked by Nancy Grace’s trademark prosecutorial style.
• Guest commentary ranges from analytical (legal and forensic breakdowns) to deeply empathetic, especially toward the victim and her family.
• Frequent pushback against legal technicalities and any hint of victim-blaming.
• Emphasis on community action, the rule of law, and appeals for information.

Summary Takeaways

• The investigation into Kada Scott’s disappearance is active and rapidly evolving, with significant evidence recovered but her whereabouts still unknown.
• Panelists express deep concern regarding systemic issues—such as clean slate laws and victim intimidation—that allow predators to slip through the cracks.
• Chilling CCTV footage underscores King’s persistence and danger as a predatory stalker.
• Strong advocacy against victim-blaming and for continued vigilance and support for Kada and other victims.
• The episode closes with a rallying call for information, hope for Kada’s safe return, and acknowledgment of the courage it takes for victims to come forward.

For tips on Kada Scott’s disappearance, call 215-686-TIPS (215-686-8477).