Remains of 6-year-old found years after he went missing

Key Points:

• Authorities in Everman, Texas, have identified the remains of 6-year-old Noel Rodriguez-Alvarez, who went missing in October 2022 and was presumed dead; his remains were found during an excavation at his former home.
• Noel's mother, Cindy Rodriguez Singh, 41, has been indicted for capital murder and accused of abusing and neglecting Noel, who had developmental and physical disabilities.
• Rodriguez Singh fled to India with her husband and six other children during the investigation but was later found, arrested, extradited to the U.S., and deemed incompetent to stand trial in April 2026.
• Investigators noted that Noel suffered from chronic lung disease, pulmonary edema, and esotropia, and his mother had a history of drug and alcohol abuse, which had previously led to her children being placed in foster care.
• The case has deeply impacted the community, with officials emphasizing that Noel deserved protection and care rather than neglect and abuse.