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Jake Haro Pleads Guilty to Second-Degree Murder in Death of Baby Emmanuel

A Nov. 3 sentencing date follows an unexpected change of plea in Riverside court.

Jake Haro appears at the Riverside Hall of Justice on Sept. 4, 2025. (Photo by Anjali Sharif-Paul, The Sun/SCNG)
Jake Haro, charged with the murder of his son Emmanuel Haro and making a false report, appears for a hearing at Superior Court, Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025, in Riverside, Calif. where he pleaded not guilty. (Anjali Sharif-Paul/The Orange County Register via AP, Pool)
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Overview

  • Haro admitted to second-degree murder, assault of a child causing death, and filing a false police report during Thursday’s hearing.
  • Prosecutors say Emmanuel was abused over time and died between Aug. 5 and Aug. 14, though the infant’s remains have not been found.
  • Rebecca Haro pleaded not guilty to an amended complaint, with a preliminary hearing set for Nov. 3.
  • The parents were arrested on Aug. 22 after investigators determined the reported Aug. 14 kidnapping in Yucaipa did not occur.
  • Officials have highlighted Jake Haro’s prior child-abuse case, noting earlier judicial leniency as the investigation into Emmanuel’s death continues.