The baby’s disappearance prompted a multi‑agency investigation, execution of search warrants and seizure of evidence.
Police believe 7-month-old Emmanuel Haro is dead, more than a week after his mother reported the infant was abducted in California, and the baby’s parents have been arrested on suspicion of murder charges.Why It Matters
The original report by Emmanuel’s mother, Rebecca Haro, of the alleged abduction in a parking lot of a shopping center, raised immediate concerns of public safety.
The baby’s disappearance prompted a multi‑agency investigation, execution of search warrants, seizure of evidence and community alarm across the Inland Empire, raising questions about the circumstances surrounding the boy’s last known moments and how investigators were prioritizing leads.What To Know
Authorities on Friday arrested Jake Haro, 32, and Rebecca Haro, 41, at their home in Cabazon, California, on suspicion of murder charges. They were taken into custody after an armored vehicle «rammed down their front gate», the Los Angeles Times reports.
The SBCSD said investigators determined the reported kidnapping in Yucaipa did not occur and that the probe focused increasingly on the parents after identifying inconsistencies in the mother’s statement.
