Kada Scott's death has prompted City Council to examine Philadelphia's policies when incidents of domestic violence are reported.
Council members unanimously approved a resolution Thursday to hold a future hearing, naming the municipal courts, sheriff's office, district attorney's office and police department in the legislation. MORE: Keon King now charged with murder in killing of Kada Scott
On Oct. 4, Scott, 23, disappeared from her workplace at an assisted living facility in Chestnut Hill. Her remains were found two weeks later at the vacant Ada Lewis Middle School in East Germantown after an anonymous tip was submitted to police.
Keon King, 21, turned himself in last week and was charged with arson, kidnapping and other offenses on Monday. On Wednesday, the district

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