A toddler found dead wrapped in cling film has been ‘positively identified’ as her mum and boyfriend face charges.
Nola Dinkins’ human remains were discovered inside a suitcase, with authorities suspecting that the three-year-old was allegedly beaten to death by her own mother.
Maryland State Police confirmed that the remains have been positively identified as Nola on 11 July, as reported by PEOPLE.
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Darrian Randle, who reported her daughter kidnapped, and her boyfriend, Cedrick Antoine Britten, have been arrested on multiple charges.
Police attended Randle’s last known address in North East, Maryland, where they encountered her 41-year-old partner.
According to police documents, a map was allegedly drawn for officers by Britten, which led them to the body.
Attending officers located the human remains at a set of stairs in a vacant lot after suspecting “potential criminal activity” at the property.
The three-year-old was emaciated and the body “completely wrapped in Saran wrap”.
Randle is facing charges of first and second-degree murder, as well as first-degree child abuse resulting in the death of a minor.
Britten faces 11 charges relating to the child’s death, including accessory to first and second-degree murder after failing to report the child’s death.
The mum allegedly admitted to beating her child with a belt until Nola was unconscious on (9 Jun) – the day before filing the kidnapping report to police (10 Jun), as reported by Need To Know.
Dominique Dinkins, Nola’s heartbroken father, has set up a GoFundMe to help arrange her funeral.
The donations currently stand at $9,350 of the $12,000 target.
“Our beloved Nola Q. Dinkins, my one and only child, brought an infectious energy and warmth to everyone she met,” said Dominique Dinkins.
“As we face the heartbreaking task of saying goodbye, our family is coming together to honour Nola’s memory.
“We are raising funds to help cover funeral costs, a memorial service, travel expenses, and attorney fees.
“We ask that you keep our family in your prayers as we navigate this loss.
“Nola’s love and joy will never fade, and we will carry her memory forward, sharing her light with others just as she did with us.”
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