MIRACLE NMAMANI MISSING| Crime Alert Recap Saturday 02.21.26

Summary

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Crime Stories with Nancy Grace

Episode: MIRACLE NMAMANI MISSING | Crime Alert Recap
Date: February 21, 2026

Overview

This episode centers on the urgent disappearance of 16-year-old Miracle Namamani from Pikesville, Maryland. Host Nancy Grace uses her platform and experience to amplify Miracle’s case and highlight other breaking crime stories, including the arrest of a prominent skating coach, a chilling spousal murder linked to an ex-American Idol contestant, and shocking child abuse allegations in Minnesota. The tone is urgent, concerned, and earnest, with repeated calls for public assistance and vigilance.

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Miracle Namamani Missing – Main Segment

Key Facts & Details

Timestamps: [02:34] – [07:53]

• Victim Profile: Miracle Namamani, 16, described as "scrubbed in sunshine," standing 4'8", 125 lbs, seen with a backpack and cross-body purse, likely in a school uniform.
• Disappearance: Last observed at 12:30 AM (“00:30 hours”) in Pikesville, Maryland—a commuter suburb northwest of Baltimore, near major highways I-795 and Baltimore Beltway.
• Tip Line: 410-887-1279

Discussion Highlights

• Limited Publicity: “There’s very little out there about this precious girl, Miracle Namamani.” (Drew, [02:34])
• Geographic Risk:
  • Drew voices concern about proximity to highways:

  “A perp saw them from driving down the interstate, spotted them, went back, wiped out their family and stole the children. … That concerns me whenever I find out that a location is near an interstate.” ([04:03])

  • Dave Mack underscores the transient nature of the community:

  “We’re talking 695, 95 major highway thoroughfares going through there and very close to Baltimore. … She goes missing 12:30 at night in Pikesville. So was she communicating with somebody online? Was she meeting somebody?” ([05:03])

• Digital Dangers: Recurring reference to cases where teens “lured online” have disappeared from their own homes.
• Emotional Plea:
  • Drew:

  “Her life could hang in the balance. I want to bring her home unharmed and alive.” ([06:50])

  • The urgency of sharing her photo and activating the community is stressed:

  “She’s getting no traction. Nobody is out there looking for her. … Please put up the tip line because she’s getting no traction.” ([05:54])

• Unanswered Questions:
  • Was she last seen by family or someone outside?
  • Was she going to bed, or was she meeting someone?
  • Why was she out at 12:30 AM on a school night?

Notable Quote:

“Can I tell you how many stories we have covered? How many investigations of girls missing out of their own bedroom, lured online? Is that what happened?” – Drew ([06:40])

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Hourly Crime Alert – National Case Updates

1. Skating Coach Arrested for Sexual Assault

Timestamps: [11:59] – [14:00]

• Arrest: Benjamin Schrote, age 47, Dallas-based skating coach, charged with indecency and sexual assault involving athletes.
• Olympic Connection: Once coached Team USA skater Amber Glenn, who is competing in the Winter Olympics; ongoing impact on the skating community.
• Community & Athlete Effects:

  “A lot of athletes are hesitant to come forward … coach is the person who holds your dreams in your hands.” – Beverly Wooden, former competitor and now counselor ([12:50]) “Most of your lessons are private lessons, so it’s you and the coach one on one.” ([13:12])

• Investigation: Case originated Feb. 15, ongoing.

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2. Spousal Murder Linked to Former American Idol Contestant

Timestamps: [14:00] – [17:08]

• Suspect: Caleb Flynn, former American Idol Season 12 contestant, accused of orchestrating the murder of his pregnant wife, Ashley Flynn.
• Incident:
  • Frantic 911 call about a supposed midnight burglary; authorities grew suspicious based on the scene.
  • Ashley, a middle school volleyball coach and teacher, and her unborn child killed at home, while their two daughters were inside.
• Evidence:
  • Crime scene staged; shell casings at foot of bed signaled inside job.
  • Murder weapon found stashed in truck console.
• Community Reaction:

  “You think you know your neighbors.” – John Lenning, neighbor ([16:19])

• Current Status: Caleb Flynn jailed on $2 million bond; motive still unknown.

Memorable Quote:

“The irony is deafening. During his Season 12 Idol audition, Flynn compared Ashley’s beauty to Carrie Underwood.” – Jennifer Gould ([14:53])

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3. Child Abuse in Minnesota

Timestamps: [17:08] – [19:35]

• Suspects: Amber Lynn Raymond (31) criminally charged; boyfriend Basil Woods (25) assaulted a 10-year-old girl.
• Incident:
  • Assault filmed and reported to authorities; Woods wore boxing gloves, hit the girl multiple times while shouting at her.
  • Home described as “chaotic and unsanitary” with animal waste and locked refrigerator.
  • Raymond admitted to “asking the man to help her with the girl,” but claims “the use of gloves was intended for playful boxing.”
• Child’s Outcome: Girl hospitalized, now in a safe home.
• Legal: Both suspects remain in custody; hearings set for late February/early March.

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Notable Quotes & Moments

• Drew on digital dangers and urgency:

  “How many investigations of girls missing out of their own bedroom, lured online? Is that what happened? Her life could hang in the balance. I want to bring her home unharmed and alive.” ([06:40])

• Jennifer Gould on spousal betrayal:

  “The irony is deafening. During his Season 12 Idol audition, Flynn compared Ashley’s beauty to Carrie Underwood. … Now Caleb remains in Miami County Jail as the case unfolds, the motive remains a mystery.” ([14:53]–[17:08])

• Beverly Wooden on coach-athlete relationships:

  “A lot of athletes are hesitant to come forward right away because the coach is the person who holds your dreams in your hands and it’s hard challenge them or speak up about it when they could potentially ruin your career...” ([12:50])

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Key Takeaways

• The episode’s central plea is for the public’s help in finding Miracle Namamani, using the power of media and social networks to amplify her missing persons case.
• Several stories highlight the dangers that may lurk online and in close-knit relationships—whether in sports, marriages, or families.
• Urgent warning signs are raised regarding locations with close proximity to highways and digital communications.
• Ongoing support and legal proceedings are being discussed for the cases involving vulnerable victims such as children and athletes.

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Important Timestamps

• [02:34] – Miracle Namamani case introduction and background
• [05:03] – Analysis of Pikesville’s geography and risk factors
• [06:50] – Key plea regarding Miracle’s case and digital dangers
• [11:59] – Figure skating coach arrested segment
• [14:00] – American Idol-linked spousal murder case
• [17:08] – Child abuse charges in Minnesota

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Crime Stoppers Tip Line for Miracle Namamani:

410-887-1279
Share her photograph and information; community involvement is crucial.

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This episode provides a compelling, detail-rich update designed to catalyze awareness, vigilance, and action from listeners nationwide.

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See Terms Crime alert hourly update Breaking crime news now. A 16 year old little girl scrubbed in sunshine. Her name is miracle Namamani. She's 4 8, she's 125 pounds. Last seen in the Pikesville area just yesterday at 00:30 hours. That's 12:30am look at her with a little backpack on and a little pocketbook across her shoulder. Look at that smile. Looks like she's wearing some type of a school uniform. Straight out to Dave Mack. There's very little out there about this precious girl, Miracle Nimani. Now the tip line everyone. 4108-8712-7941-0887-1279. Dave Mack, what can you tell me?

[Narrator/Reporter]

We've got a 16 year old young lady, she's fairly short. Now she is diminutive, 4 foot 8, 125 pounds. Last seen 12:30 in the morning. So Wednesday night into Thursday morning, 12:30 the last time she was seen in Pikesville, Maryland. And we've got, I mean just a blank after that. Where is Miracle? 16 years old, 4 foot 8. Again, a very short young lady.

[Drew]

Pikesville, Maryland, where is it? It's in Baltimore County, Maryland. There's a lot of missing people there. That is just northwest of Baltimore city limits. It's a suburb. It's a beautiful little suburb. Closest the first one out of Baltimore. Now listen to this. Dave Mack has got a very low population, about 30 people, which means you've got a smaller suspect pool. But it's a Corridor along Interstate 795. That's not good. It links to the Baltimore Beltway. All right, that's not good. I don't need to bring up Shasta and Dylan Groene. A perp saw them from driving down the interstate, spotted them, went back, wiped out their family and stole the children. That concerns me whenever I find out that a location is near an interstate. Pikesville, Maryland. What more can you tell me about Pikesville? Dave Mack?

[Narrator/Reporter]

It is about 20 minutes from Baltimore. Would be referred to as a bedroom community, a commuter community. And as you mentioned, we're talking 695, 95 major highway thoroughfares going through there and very close to Baltimore. So you've got people driving constantly back and forth. But she went missing. Remember this, she goes missing 12:30 at night in Pikesville. So was she communicating with somebody online? Was she meeting somebody? Was she, you know, what was she going to do that night? It's not a time where a child in school would be out rambling during the week. They would normally be inside. So a lot going on here, but not a lot of information. Just that she is missing and we've got to find her again. 4 foot 8, 125 pounds. You would recognize a 16 year old that size.

[Drew]

You know another thing, the fact that she's Last spotted at 12:30 in the morning makes me wonder where was she? Who spotted her? Did her family see her in the, in the home? Was she going to bed? There's been very little out there about Miracle Namamani and that is why I want you to see her picture. I want you to see her face. Please put up the tip line because she's getting no traction. Nobody is out there looking for her. Miracle Namamani. If you have information about this teen girl, please dial 410-887-12410, 887-120948. 125 pounds. Last seen in the Pikesville area 12:30am That's a school outfit. That tells me she goes to high school somewhere. She's 16 years old. That puts her either a junior, maybe a sophomore in high school. What is she doing out at 12:30? Or was she viewed in her own home going to bed? Can I tell you how many stories we have covered? How many investigations of girls missing out of their own bedroom lured online? Is that what happened? Her life could hang in the balance. I want to bring her home unharmed and Alive. Miracle Namamani 410-887-1279. More crime and justice news after this.

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Nelson A huge distraction is now hanging over a Team USA skater at the Winter Games after her former childhood coach is arrested back home in Texas on sex crime accusations involving athletes. Dallas area coach Benjamin Schrote, age 47, is charged with indecency with a child and sexual assault. Police say two athletes reported inappropriate relationships and investigators believe one began when the skater was still a minor. Schroitz once coached a American Olympian, Amber Glenn, who is currently competing overseas. A judge has barred him from coaching or contacting skaters while the case moves forward. The arrest is rattling the skating community where coach athlete relationships often begin in childhood and last for years. Former international competitor Beverly Wooden now works as a licensed counselor and is offering free therapy to anyone affected.

[Drew]

A lot of athletes are hesitant to come forward right away because the coach is the person who holds your dreams in your hands and it's hard challenge them or speak up about it when they could potentially ruin your career for

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Authorities have not said whether additional accusers have come forward. Schrote's attorney says he unequivocally denies the allegations and the case should be decided in court, not in public opinion. Police say the investigation began Feb. 15 after a report was filed with Allen police and it remains active as the Olympic flame burns thousands of miles away on the ice, Amber Glenn has had a turbulent Olympics. She did help the United States capture gold in the team event, but then struggled in her own individual programs, finishing outside medal contention after mistakes in the short program and landing 13th overall.

[Jennifer Gould]

I'm Jennifer Gould. What started as a frantic 911 call about a midnight burglary in Tipp City, Ohio, has exploded into a chilling arrest of a former American Idol crooner who allegedly orchestrated his pregnant wife's execution. Here's part of the 911 call.

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She's got two shots to her head.

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Spit blood everywhere. Oh my God. Oh my God.

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Oh my God. God, oh my. Caleb Flynn, 39, who once charmed national audiences by gushing how much he loved his wife, now sits behind bars on a $2 million bond after his twisted home invasion hoax hit a sour note with investigators. Here's Caleb on AI back in 2013.

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The Nightmare unfolded at 2:30am on Feb. 16 when police rushed to the family's Cunningham Court residence. Officers found 37 year old Ashley Flynn, a beloved Tippecanoe Middle School volleyball coach and substitute teacher known for her warm smile and kindness, shot twice in the head. The unborn baby was also killed. The couple, both Lee University grads and active in the Christian Life center, seemed picture perfect. Backyard volleyball nets, driveway hoops, church involvement. While Flynn claimed a mystery intruder breached their sanctuary, authorities quickly smelled a rat. The crime scene featured a shoved aside fridge and a rifled truck console where Caleb allegedly stashed the 9 millimeter murder weapon. Even more chilling, the couple's two young daughters and their golden doodles were inside the house as the life was blasted out of their mom. The community is in a state of total shock, reeling from the betrayal of a man who served as a music pastor and even recently sold worship seating. Neighbor John Lenning spoke to WHIO TV

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7 been very disconcerting. I mean, you know, you think you know your neighbors.

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Investigators from the FBI and Ohio BCI noted that despite the CDC staged forced entry, two spent shell casings at the foot of the bed pointed directly to an Inside job. By February 19, the spotlight turned into a mugshot as Flynn was hit with murder, felonious assault and evidence tampering charges. The irony is deafening. During his Season 12 Idol audition, Flynn compared Ashley's beauty to Carrie Underwood. He advanced to Hollywood but did not make the finals. Now Caleb remains in Miami County Jail as the case unfolds, the motive remains a mystery.

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I'm Nicole Parton. A woman from Minnesota faces felony charges of child endangerment following an alleged assault on a 10 year old girl, Amber Lynn Raymond. She's 31, is being charged with gross misdemeanors for malicious punishment of a child and child neglect. The situation came to light on February 1st when police received a report about a video reportedly showing a man repeatedly striking the young girl. The incident reportedly took place in the home that Raymond shared with her boyfriend, Basil Neil Woods. Law enforcement obtained that video, which allegedly shows the man, 25, wearing a mask and lightweight boxing gloves that seemed to lack significant padding. He is said to have entered the bedroom where the child was asleep on the floor. He proceeded to punch her in several areas, including the shoulder, the buttocks, the arm. The girl cried out in pain. The complaint indicates that woods can be heard shouting at the girl before hitting her again in the back of the head. After the child tried to shield herself with a blanket, woods allegedly continued to assault her with the box and gloves, threatening her and making disturbing remarks. Woods is accused of striking the girls again in the ribs before leaving the room. Authorities conducted a search of the home on February 4 where the woman was present and allegedly assisted police in locating the boxing gloves used in the assault. Investigators described the home as chaotic and unsanitary. More than 15 cats turtles waste. The refrigerator was locked up. During an interview with investigators, Raymond reportedly admitted to being aware of the assault and claimed that she had asked the man to help her with the girl. Acknowledging her involvement in the attack, she asserted that the use of gloves was intended for playful boxing, not to inflict pain. Raymond is set to appear in Court on February 26. She has not yet entered a plea. The man was arrested on February 3 and is facing charges of gross misdemeanor malicious punishment of a child. He has a hearing set for March 4th. Both adults are still behind bars. The young girl was transported to a local hospital for treatment. She is now in a safe home. For the latest crime and justice news, follow Crime Alert Hourly update on your favorite podcasting app with this crime alert, I'm Nicole Parton.

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