Remains of six-year-old boy found in Texas, mother accused of murder

Six years old Noel Rodriguez-Alvarez disappeared in Texas four years ago… but now investigators have learned the little boy is dead and have finally found his remains.

The Tarrant County District Attorney’s Office announced Friday that Noel’s body was discovered the day before in Everman, a small town near Fort Worth, and that dental records were used to confirm his identity.

At a press conference, Tarrant DA Phil Sorrells said the child’s mother, Cindy Rodriguez Singhhas been charged with capital murder and will stand trial in this case.

Three years ago, Singh was on the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list after flying to India with her husband and six children, but Noel was not on the family trip.

In August 2023, the FBI arrested Singh in India and brought her back to Texas as police desperately searched for Noel. Extended family told cops the boy disappeared without a trace in October 2022.

Then, in March 2023, police officers visited Everman’s family home after an application for a welfare check was filed by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services.

Cops say Singh lied to them during the visit, telling officers that Noel was staying with relatives in Mexico. Singh then flew to India with all of his immediate family members except Noel. The prosecutor has not disclosed any other evidence in this case.

Singh is currently being held at the Lon Evans Correctional Center in Fort Worth.