Nola Dinkins, a vibrant and loving three-year-old, tragically lost her life following a harrowing search that gripped two states. What began as a frantic missing-person case in Newark, Delaware, ended in heartbreak as authorities reclassified the case as a suspected homicide.
Nola was reported missing on the evening of June 10 when her mother claimed Nola had been abducted at gunpoint during an alleged stop along Gender Road in Newark. An Amber Alert was immediately issued. This initial narrative sparked a wide-scale, urgent response—with law enforcement from Delaware and the FBI joining the search efforts.
By the next morning, investigators discovered that the abduction story had been fabricated. With the Amber Alert canceled, Maryland State Police announced the case would be treated as a homicide investigation, centering their efforts near Cecil County, Maryland—where Nola recently resided.
So far, Nola’s body has not been publicly recovered, and no suspects have been named. Authorities continue to follow every lead, urging the public to share any photos, videos, or information that may help resolve this tragic case .
The loss of such a young life has deeply shaken both the Delaware and Maryland communities. Driven by grief and the need for answers, law enforcement and the public remain vigilant in the ongoing investigation.
Anyone with relevant information is urged to contact the Maryland State Police Northeast Barrack at 410-996-7800.
