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Prosecutors Say Missing Infant Emmanuel Haro Was Killed After Prolonged Abuse as Parents Face Murder Charges

Officials now reject the reported parking-lot abduction, with targeted searches continuing for the baby's remains.

Overview

  • Jake, 32, and Rebecca Haro, 41, are charged with murder and filing a false report, each held on $1 million bail with arraignment set for Sept. 4.
  • Prosecutors say evidence shows Emmanuel suffered prolonged abuse and likely died between Aug. 5 and Aug. 14.
  • Investigators concluded the Yucaipa parking-lot kidnapping did not occur after finding inconsistencies in the mother's account.
  • Emmanuel’s remains have not been recovered; authorities report a strong lead on a likely location after searches including a Moreno Valley freeway corridor.
  • The father’s 2018 child-abuse case drew sharp criticism from the district attorney, while officials reject unverified jailhouse-confession claims and the parents maintain their innocence.