Remains found behind Texas home belong to 6-year-old allegedly killed by abusive mother
Key Points:
- Human remains found in Everman, Texas, have been identified as six-year-old Noel Rodriguez-Alvarez, who investigators believe was murdered by his mother, Cindy Rodriguez-Singh.
- Noel was last seen alive after the birth of his twin siblings in October 2022 and was malnourished; his mother provided false information during a welfare check in March 2023.
- Cindy Rodriguez-Singh fled to India with her husband and six other children shortly after the welfare check and was later added to the FBI’s 10 Most Wanted List; she was charged with capital murder in October 2023.
- Authorities allege Rodriguez-Singh believed Noel was "evil" and "possessed," using this belief to justify abuse and neglect; Noel had multiple developmental delays and lived in squalor.
- Despite being deemed temporarily incompetent, Rodriguez-Singh is expected to regain competency and will stand trial for capital murder, according to the Tarrant County District Attorney.