Human remains have been found in connection with the disappearance of 6-year-old Noel Rodriguez-Alvarez, who authorities allege was killed by his physically abusive, occult-worshipping mother.

Law enforcement made the shocking discovery behind the boy’s old home in Everman, Texas on Thursday — but the remains still need to be identified, KDFW reported.

“During a lawfully authorized search operation at the former residence of Noel Rodriguez-Alvarez, human remains were discovered,” Everman Police Chief Al Brooks said at a press conference.

Human remains were found behind the boy’s old home in Everman, Texas.…