Everman, TX — A North Texas woman has been arrested by federal authorities after being added to the FBI’s “10 Most Wanted” fugitive list in connection with the alleged murder of her six-year-old son, whose body has never been found.
Fugitive Listed for Capital Murder
Cindy Rodriguez Singh, of Everman, Texas, south of Fort Worth, was wanted for the presumed death of her son, Noel Alvarez, who has been missing since October 2022. According to FBI Director Kash Patel, “Singh is wanted on state charges of killing her six-year-old son. She will face charges of Unlawful Flight to Avoid Prosecution and Capital Murder of a person under 10 years of age.”
Singh was added to the FBI’s Most Wanted list last month, highlighting the severity of the case and the nationwide effort to locate her. Her alleged flight from justice involved complex international travel.
Alleged Flight and Deception
In March 2023, the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services requested a welfare check on Alvarez. Singh allegedly misled authorities, claiming the boy had been “living with his biological father” in Mexico since November 2022. Shortly afterward, Singh, her husband, and six children left the United States for India using one-way tickets purchased by her husband—but Alvarez was notably not on the flight.
“This is a promise we made to him and to this community, that we would never stop until those responsible are held accountable,” said Craig Spencer, Everman city manager and former police chief.
Federal and Local Cooperation in Arrest
Following the indictment in October 2023 for capital murder in Tarrant County District Court, the U.S. District Court for Northern Texas issued a federal arrest warrant in November for Singh’s flight from prosecution. Her arrest in India marks the fourth fugitive from the FBI’s “10 Most Wanted” list captured in seven months, according to Patel.
The FBI Director praised the coordinated effort: “That’s a credit to tremendous field work, law enforcement partners, intelligence operatives, and an administration who is letting good cops do their jobs.”
Multiple Agencies Involved
Authorities credit a broad network of agencies in bringing Singh into custody. These include:
- FBI-Fort Worth
- Texas Rangers
- Tarrant County District Attorney’s Office
- Everman Police Department
- Northeast Tarrant County Child Abduction Response Team
- FBI-New York, with assistance from partners in India
The investigation was supported internationally, illustrating the growing reach of federal law enforcement in pursuing fugitives across borders (The Dallas Express).
Ongoing Case and Community Impact
Singh’s arrest closes a chapter in a case that has gripped the Everman community for nearly three years. The child’s presumed death and the circumstances surrounding it have prompted law enforcement to underscore the importance of vigilance, reporting missing children promptly, and coordinating across multiple agencies.
Authorities have confirmed that legal proceedings will continue, and Singh will face charges for both capital murder and unlawful flight to avoid prosecution.
This case highlights the persistent efforts of federal, state, and local law enforcement to ensure accountability, even when suspects flee the country.
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