Nola Q. Dinkins, a 3-year-old girl, was found dead and wrapped in Saran Wrap inside a suitcase, and now her mother and boyfriend are facing charges.
According to the Maryland State Police, Nola’s mother, Darrian Randle, reported her kidnapped on June 10, but it was all a lie.
After an Amber Alert was issued, law enforcement officials searched Randle’s last known address in North East, Md., where they found her boyfriend, 41-year-old Cedrick Antoine Britten.
Investigators soon discovered human remains in a vacant lot, which were later identified as Nola’s.
A Web of Lies and Deceit
Randle was arrested and charged with first and second-degree murder, as well as child abuse resulting in death.
Britten was charged with accessory to first- and second-degree murder after the fact, failure to report child death, and other related criminal charges.
Randle allegedly admitted to beating Nola with a belt until she was unconscious, then driving around with her body before leaving it on the basement stairs.
A GoFundMe Set Up to Help with Funeral Costs
Nola’s father has set up a GoFundMe to help arrange her funeral and cover associated costs.
Britten is facing 11 charges related to Nola’s death, including child abuse resulting in death, child abuse, and child neglect.
If you suspect child abuse, call the Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-4-A-Child or 1-800-422-4453, or visit www.childhelp.org.