MORENO VALLEY, Calif. — Search for Infant Emmanuel Haro Continues After Father’s Confession; Parents in Custody on Murder Charges.
The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department confirmed Sunday that investigators conducted a search along the westbound shoulder of the 60 Freeway near Gilman Springs Road in Moreno Valley as part of efforts to locate the remains of missing infant Emmanuel Haro.
The search, which involved detectives and specially trained cadaver dogs, came after the child’s father, Jake Haro, allegedly confessed and led authorities to the area. Haro was present with investigators during the search.
Despite extensive efforts, Emmanuel’s body has not been located, and authorities have emphasized this point to the public to avoid the spread of misinformation.
The Sheriff’s Department reiterated: “Baby Emmanuel has not been found.”
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Earlier in the day, video circulated online showing Haro with investigators along the freeway. Reports on social media incorrectly claimed the infant had been discovered in the Badlands area. Officials have since clarified that while the search has been conducted, the recovery effort remains ongoing.
The case took a tragic turn overnight when both Jake Haro and his wife, Rebecca Renee Haro, were arrested on suspicion of murder at their home on Ramona Street in Cabazon, just south of Interstate 10. Both remain booked without bail in the Riverside County jail system.
Authorities say the investigation began Thursday evening after Rebecca Haro reported she had been assaulted while changing Emmanuel’s diaper outside a Yucaipa store, claiming she lost consciousness and awoke to find her baby kidnapped. Detectives later determined the account contained significant inconsistencies. Rebecca ultimately refused to continue cooperating, and investigators concluded that no kidnapping had taken place.
“Based on the evidence, investigators determined a kidnapping in Yucaipa did not occur. It is believed Emmanuel is deceased, and the search to recover his remains is ongoing,” the Sheriff’s Department said in a statement.
Officials also confirmed that Jake Haro was already on probation for a prior child abuse case and out on bond for a separate firearm offense at the time of Emmanuel’s disappearance.
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Sheriff’s officials described the situation as “tragic” and expressed gratitude to partner agencies — including the San Bernardino County and Riverside County District Attorney’s Offices and the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department — as well as the public and media for their assistance.
“The circumstances surrounding this investigation are tragic, and we will continue to search for Emmanuel,” officials said. “We trust our justice system will hold the parents accountable.”
The investigation remains active. Authorities continue to urge anyone with information regarding the case to contact the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department