Unidentified Remains Found in the Case of Child Noel Rodríguez in Texas
· Telemundo McAllen (KTLM)
TEXAS – Authorities stated that there will be justice for child Noel Rodríguez, but first they must confirm the identity of the human remains found in the backyard of the home in Everman, Tarrant County, where he lived until his disappearance in November 2022. In a press conference, they explained that the investigation will continue, and it will be the county's Medical Examiner's office that will conduct the identification. However, the process will take some time. When asked by the media, authorities mentioned that they would not share further details to avoid hindering the investigation. They believe the remains found will significantly help in resolving this case and hope for justice to be served. On Wednesday, staff from the Tarrant County Medical Examiner's office and FBI agents returned to the backyard of the residence to continue the excavation they had left off four years ago. They explained that trained dogs had sniffed certain areas, which is where they focused until they found the remains. Images taken from our Telemundo 39 helicopter captured the moment officials placed a 'material' wrapped in a blue tarp into a truck. The vehicle left the residence and stopped at the Tarrant County Medical Examiner's office. Authorities indicated that the investigation is active. RETURNING TO EVERMAN AFTER 4 YEARS The search took place on Tuesday around a home located on Wisteria Drive following the alleged murder of the minor, Noel Rodríguez, in the Everman area. Everman Police Chief Al Brooks told Telemundo 39/NBC 5 that the search in the 3700 block of Wisteria Drive constitutes another phase of the investigation into the disappearance of Noel Rodríguez and charges of his murder against the child's mother, Cindy Rodríguez. According to Brooks, there are no new leads or information that led them to this location, but on Tuesday investigators were seen reviewing and excavating in the backyard of a home. On Tuesday, investigators were observed conducting searches and excavations in the backyard of a residence. NBC 5 teams reported seeing a vehicle from the Tarrant County Medical Examiner's office, along with FBI personnel. Rodríguez, 6 years old, was reported missing for the first time in 2023, according to police. However, the investigation also indicated that he was last seen in the fall of 2022. In April 2026, a psychiatric evaluation indicated that Cindy Rodríguez Singh is incompetent to stand trial, according to records from a district court.
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