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The Recap: Investigation of missing Everman, Texas, child who’s presumed dead

Stories by Fort Worth Star-Telegram journalists, with AI summarization

This collection of Star-Telegram stories explores the case of missing 6-year-old Noel Rodriguez-Alvarez. His mother is accused of killing him and fleeing to India. The FBI added her to their 'Most Wanted' list.

Read the stories below.

Police in Everman, Texas, are searching for any leads to help them find 6-year-old Noel Rodriguez-Alvarez, who hasn’t been seen since 2022. Police said at a news conference on March 26, 2023, that Noel’s mother left the country with her husband and other children.

TIMELINE OF EVENTS IN SEARCH FOR MISSING EVERMAN, TEXAS, CHILD NOEL RODRIGUEZ-ALVAREZ

Here is what’s known about the investigation and the events that police have pieced together so far. | Published March 28, 2023 | Read Full Story by Amy McDaniel

Items are left for trash pick-up outside of the last known residence of Noel Rodriguez-Alvarez in Everman, Texas, on Tuesday, April 4, 2023. Some furniture and toys are from the bedrooms Noel and his six siblings shared.

‘WE WILL CONTINUE TO FIGHT FOR NOEL.’ EVERMAN RECKONS WITH PRESUMED DEATH OF MISSING CHILD

Investigators and city leaders feel personally invested in finding out what happened to missing 6-year-old boy Noel Rodriguez-Alvarez, who is now presumed dead. | Published April 6, 2023 | Read Full Story by Kaley Johnson

Police in Everman, Texas, are searching for any leads to help them find 6-year-old Noel Rodriguez-Alvarez, who hasn’t been seen since 2022. Police said at a news conference in March 2023 that Noel’s mother left the country with her husband and other children.

MOM OF MISSING EVERMAN BOY FALSELY CLAIMED SHE SOLD HIM AT FIESTA MART, WARRANT SAYS

Details from search warrant in case of missing 6-year-old Noel Rodriguez-Alvarez: Cops were told the mother falsely claimed she sold him to a woman at Fiesta Mart and that the buyer threatened to report her to CPS if she tried to get Noel back. | Published April 5, 2023 | Read Full Story by Kaley Johnson

Everman Police Chief Craig Spencer gives an update about the disappearance of Noel Alvarez-Rodriguez at the Everman Civic Center on Thursday, April 6, 2023. Spencer said Noel is likely deceased.

MISSING TEXAS BOY IS LIKELY DEAD; MOM CALLED HIM ‘EVIL,’ ‘POSSESSED,’ EVERMAN POLICE SAY

Although the 6-year-old’s remains have not been found, the evidence collected by investigators led them to conclude that Noel is likely dead. | Published April 6, 2023 | Read Full Story by James Hartley

A sign at the Everman Civic Center asks the community to call in with tips about the disappearance of 6-year-old Noel Rodriguez-Alvarez, on Tuesday, March 26, 2023. Noel Rodriguez-Alvarez has not been seen since November 2022.

‘NOEL WAS MY BABY’: FOSTER MOTHER WHO CARED FOR MISSING EVERMAN, TEXAS, CHILD SPEAKS OUT

Patricia Paris cared for Noel, the 6-year-old Everman boy presumed dead, as a foster mom for a little more than a year. | Published April 13, 2023 | Read Full Story by James Hartley

Isabella Rose, 3, and Maggie, 4, play on a multi-seat seesaw, known as a Wee-saw, at Noel Angel Alvarez Playground at Clyde Pittman Park in Everman on Monday, November 20, 2023. The playground, built to accommodate children with disabilities, was dedicated to a local 6-year-old who was first reported missing in March.

‘WE ALL KNOW HIS NAME NOW’: EVERMAN, TEXAS, DEDICATES INCLUSIVE PLAYGROUND TO MISSING BOY

Noel Rodriguez-Alvarez, 6, was first reported missing in March but disappeared around October 2022. The playground at Clyde Pittman Park honoring him accommodates children with disabilities. | Published November 20, 2023 | Read Full Story by Lina Ruiz

More than two years after 6-year-old Everman boy Noel Rodriguez-Alvarez went missing and was presumed dead, his mother, Cindy Rodriguez-Singh, has been added to the FBI’s Top Ten Most Wanted Fugitives List. By Amanda McCoy

FBI’S ‘MOST WANTED’: EVERMAN MOM CHARGED WITH MURDERING 6-YEAR-OLD SON HITS LIST

Over two years after Noel Rodriguez-Alvarez went missing and was presumed dead, his mother has been added to the FBI’s Top Ten Most Wanted Fugitives List. | Published July 1, 2025 | Read Full Story by Harriet Ramos

The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories listed were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists.