FORT WORTH, TX — Federal authorities have intensified their search for Cindy Rodriguez-Singh, suspected in the disappearance and presumed death of her 6-year-old son, Noel Rodriguez-Alvarez. On Thursday, the Dallas FBI issued a warrant for Unlawful Flight to Avoid Prosecution (UFAP) and announced a $25,000 reward, which led to her apprehension.

“Cindy Rodriguez-Singh is wanted for allegedly murdering her young son,” said Dallas FBI Special Agent in Charge Chad Yarbrough. He expressed confidence that increased public awareness, the substantial reward, and the expertise of investigators collaborating with local and state agencies would eventually culminate in her arrest. “The community of Everman needs justice for Noel,” Yarbrough added.

Noel was last spotted in October 2022. Since then, witnesses have recounted various stories reportedly told by Rodriguez-Singh about her son’s whereabouts. However, in March 2023, the entire family departed for India abruptly.

It was revealed law enforcement had learned of Rodriguez-Singh’s travel plans only two days before an Amber Alert was issued. Accompanying her on the flight were her six other children and husband, Arshdeep Singh.

Initial theories assumed Noel might still be alive, but suspicions later solidified around his probable death, allegedly at his mother’s hands. Despite substantial efforts, Noel’s body remains undiscovered.

Everman Police Chief Craig Spencer has been a leading figure throughout this distressing case, remaining resolute in his quest for justice. He believes the recent reward will prompt new leads. “The work on this case has never stopped,” Spencer emphasized. “We are unified in seeking justice for Noel and ensuring there is no such thing as a throw-away child.”

In late March 2023, Child Protective Services informed police that Noel had not been seen for a month. Rodriguez-Singh claimed her son was with his biological father in Mexico, temporarily deflecting investigators’ concerns.

Further inquiries revealed that Rodriguez-Singh’s story did not hold up. Family reports raising alarms about his well-being led officers to question Noel’s father, who revealed he had never met his son due to deportation.

The community of Everman has since been haunted by a series of grim revelations. Leads continuously hinted at the boy’s death. One search warrant noted that Rodriguez-Singh had told a family member she sold Noel at a grocery store. Disturbingly, she referred to Noel as “evil” and “possessed” in his final days.

Authorities also suspect Rodriguez-Singh’s involvement with a folk saint associated with violent rituals, underscoring the severity of the case. An October 2023 grand jury indictment in Tarrant County finally charged her with capital murder, injury to a child, and abandonment.

Months have passed with dwindling leads, prompting the FBI’s increased effort. “He’s a six-year-old child murdered by his mother, and we hope this reward will move people to provide information,” said Yarbrough.

Chief Spencer stressed the urgency of Rodriguez-Singh’s capture, focusing on justice for Noel and the safety of her other children. Noel’s former foster mother also urged Rodriguez-Singh to surrender. “Cindy, come back, turn yourself in, and face the consequences,” she said.