Noel Rodriguez-Alvarez.Photo: Everman Emergency Services
Cadaver dogs have indicated that human remains were once on the property where a missing 6-year-old Texas boy lived with his family before he vanished, authorities announced earlier this week.
A weeks-long investigation has led authorities to believe Noel is dead, after his mother, Cindy Rodriguez-Singh, allegedly fled the country with her husband, Arshdeep Singh (who is not Noel’s father), and Noel’s six siblings, two days after a visit from police who inquired about Noel’s whereabouts.
At the time, Rodriguez-Singh, 37, allegedly told police Noel was in Mexico with his biological father, but that claim has since been disproved, say authorities.
On Monday, authorities in Everman, Texas, revealed cadaver dogs alerted authorities to the topsoil where a shed once stood on the property where the family lived, prior to the disappearance and presumed death of Noel, according to a news release.
The cadaver dogs also alerted authorities to a large indoor/outdoor carpet that was believed to be used in the shed.
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While Noel’s remains have yet to be recovered, the findings have “provided additional guidance for investigators,” the release states.
Noel was last seen alive in October — once when his mother gave birth to his twin siblings, and another time during which witnesses described him as appearing “malnourished” and “unhealthy,” according to authorities.
The next month, Rodriguez-Singh allegedly applied for passports for all her kids, except Noel.
The investigation continues.
Anyone with information on the case is urged to call (817) 293-2923 or emailtips@evermantx.net.
source: people.com
