Mother Charged with Murder After Lying About Daughter's Abduction

Why this matters: This case highlights the devastating consequences of false reporting and the tragic loss of a young life. It underscores the importance of thorough investigations in missing person cases and the severe penalties for those who harm children.

Darrian Randle initially reported that her daughter, Nola Dinkins, was abducted at gunpoint while Randle was driving in Newark, Delaware. This prompted an Amber Alert, leading to a widespread search involving multiple law enforcement agencies. However, investigators quickly uncovered inconsistencies in Randle's story, leading them to suspect foul play.

The search expanded to Perryville, Maryland, where Randle's last known address was located. Maryland State Police discovered a body in a vacant lot in North East, Maryland. While the body has not been positively identified, authorities believe it is consistent with the description of Nola Dinkins.

Randle has been charged with multiple offenses, including first- and second-degree murder, child abuse resulting in death, and false reporting. Her boyfriend, Cedrick Britten, faces charges as an accessory to murder and failure to report a child death. Both are currently in police custody and awaiting legal proceedings.

Darrian Randle faces charges of first- and second-degree murder, child abuse resulting in death, and false reporting.

Cedrick Britten is charged with accessory to first- and second-degree murder after the fact and failure to report a child death.

A body was found in a vacant lot in North East, Maryland, during the search for Nola Dinkins.

The Amber Alert was canceled after investigators determined that Darrian Randle's initial statement to the police was false.

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