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a picture of Kada Scott
Courts & Law
6abc

Accomplices may be involved in death of missing Philadelphia woman Kada Scott: DA

Scott disappeared during her work shift at an assisted living facility in Chestnut Hill on Oct 4. Her body was then discovered in a shallow grave two weeks later.

1 year ago

Community members at the Kada Scott vigil
Community

‘Her legacy is not in vain’: Kada Scott remembered during Germantown vigil as investigation into her death continues

The vigil took place outside Ada H. Lewis Middle School, where the Philadelphia woman’s remains were discovered over the weekend.

1 year ago

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Sexual assault suspect Ian Cleary departs
Courts & Law

Man who sent ‘So I raped you’ message sentenced to 2 to 4 years for 2013 Pa. campus assault

The judge took into account Ian Cleary’s guilty plea, his remorse and his long history of mental illness in giving a sentence below state guidelines.

1 year ago

Kada Scott, who has been missing since Oct. 4, is pictured here wearing a white dress
Courts & Law
6abc

Kada Scott case: New details released, suspect charged with arson, tampering with evidence

Right now, homicide charges have not yet been filed against Keon King as the district attorney's office continues to investigate.

1 year ago

Philadelphia police search a wooded area
Courts & Law
6abc

DNA testing indicates human remains found are those of missing Philadelphia woman Kada Scott

The discovery was made behind an abandoned school near Awbury Arboretum in Germantown.

1 year ago

The Terrace at Chestnut Hill senior complex
Courts & Law
6abc

Kada Scott case: Car found in search for missing Philadelphia woman

Police arrested a suspect, 21-year-old Keon King, who authorities say was the last person in contact with Scott, who vanished after her overnight shift at her job.

1 year ago

the Cooper River and the Camden Invincible mural
Studio 2
Community

How Camden curbed violence

Violent crime in Camden has seen a dramatic turnaround — with zero homicides recorded this summer. ...

Air Date: October 9, 2025 12:00 pm

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Zierre McManus
Community

‘Más allá de lo aceptable’: 13 años después, otro asesinato en un evento deportivo juvenil en Eden Park, Wilmington

Tres personas, incluido un jugador de fútbol de 14 años, murieron en 2012 durante un tiroteo en Eden Park, en la zona de Southbridge de la ciudad.

1 year ago

Justin Lee Smith
Courts & Law

‘Me dan ganas de vomitar’: Exlíder de escuela religiosa en Delaware que compartió videos de abuso infantil logra que le retiren 24 de 25 cargos

Justin Smith fue condenado a cuatro años de prisión por un delito grave. La policía estatal informó que numerosos videos mostraban niñas siendo violadas a la fuerza.

1 year ago

Zierre McManus
Community

‘Beyond anywhere close to acceptable’: 13 years later, another murder at youth sports event in Wilmington’s Eden Park

Three people, including a 14-year-old soccer player, were killed in 2012 during a shootout at Eden Park in the city’s Southbridge section.

1 year ago

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The exterior of the building, showing the front entrance
Courts & Law

‘Lighting it up’: Wilmington man convicted of stealing nearly $1 million and spending it on gambling and gold jewelry

Crandall Speights fled after he was indicted. Police discovered 40 pieces of jewelry during his arrest in New Jersey in January.

1 year ago

A Philadelphia Police Department cruiser is seen in a file photo.
Courts & Law

Philadelphia police launch campaign to stop ‘high-tech’ carjackings

Police say more criminals are targeting vehicles using keyless entry or key fobs.

1 year ago

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Gary Busey smiles
Courts & Law
6abc

Gary Busey sentenced for criminal sexual contact in Cherry Hill

The actor was sentenced to two years of probation and ordered to pay fines following a criminal sexual contact case stemming from a South Jersey horror film convention.

1 year ago

Police tape blocks a section of a cornfield
Courts & Law

3 officers killed in York County shooting identified. Gunman ambushed law enforcement from inside the home, officials say

Matthew James Ruth, 24, opened fire on officers from inside his ex-girlfriend's rural Pennsylvania house. He is accused of stalking her, according to officials.

1 year ago

Seal for the Philly DA's Office
Courts & Law
6abc

Man convicted for building explosives, plotting to attack multiple locations in Philadelphia region

The 19-year-old, who was 17 when he was arrested, was found guilty of plotting to attack Philly's Pride parade, nuclear power plants and other targets.

1 year ago

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