Maryland Mother Charged with Murder After Allegedly Beating Daughter to Death
Newark, Delaware – A tragic case unfolded this week as a Maryland woman, 31-year-old Darrian Randle, has been charged with the murder of her three-year-old daughter, Nola Dinkins. Authorities allege Randle fatally assaulted her daughter before concocting a story about an abduction.
Details of the Incident
According to court documents, on Monday, Randle admitted to striking her daughter with a belt 15 to 20 times. After realizing the child was unresponsive, instead of seeking medical help, Randle reportedly drove around with Dinkins’ body before returning home. It was then that she and her boyfriend, 44-year-old Cedrick Britten, placed the girl’s body in a suitcase and left it at the bottom of the stairs for the night.
The situation escalated on Tuesday when Randle contacted police in New Castle, Delaware, claiming that her daughter had been abducted at gunpoint. This allegation prompted authorities to issue an AMBER Alert. However, inconsistencies began to surface almost immediately, as surveillance footage contradicted Randle’s account, showing her leaving the home alone.
Discovery of Evidence
As investigators continued to gather evidence, they noted a strong smell of bleach emanating from Randle’s home. A search of Britten’s vehicle uncovered a child’s blanket with what appeared to be bloodstains. Facing mounting pressure from law enforcement, Randle eventually confessed to fabricating the abduction story.
On Wednesday, Britten provided troopers with a map leading to the location in Perryville, Maryland, where he allegedly discarded the suitcase containing Dinkins’ body. Search efforts culminated in the recovery of the child’s remains the following day.
Charges Filed
Randle now faces severe charges including first- and second-degree murder, as well as first-degree child abuse resulting in the death of a minor. Britten has been charged as an accessory to these murder counts.
As the investigation continues, Randle is awaiting extradition to Maryland, where she will face legal proceedings. The community is left grappling with the heartbreaking events involving the loss of a young life.
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