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Ongoing Search for 7-Month-Old Emmanuel Haro in Moreno Valley
The search for 7-month-old Emmanuel Haro, presumed dead, continues in Moreno Valley, California, as authorities intensify efforts following the arrest of his parents, Jake and Rebecca Haro, on suspicion of murder. On August 24, 2025, investigators, accompanied by cadaver dogs, scoured a remote, hilly area known as the Badlands along the 60 Freeway. Despite extensive efforts, the infant’s body was not found, and the investigation remains active.
Parents Arrested Amid Suspicion of Foul Play
On August 22, 2025, Jake Haro, 32, and Rebecca Haro, 41, were arrested at their Cabazon home, marking a significant development in the case. The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, leading the investigation due to the initial missing person’s report in Yucaipa, has handed the case to the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office, as the alleged murder is believed to have occurred in Riverside County. The parents have not yet been formally charged but could face arraignment as early as August 26, 2025.
Initial Kidnapping Claim Raises Doubts
Rebecca Haro initially reported on August 14, 2025, that she was attacked in a Big 5 parking lot in Yucaipa, claiming her baby was kidnapped. However, inconsistencies in her story led authorities to suspect foul play. Both parents ceased cooperating with investigators shortly after, further deepening suspicions. Jake Haro’s past conviction for willful child cruelty in 2018 has also drawn scrutiny, with additional reports of alleged abuse linked to the couple.
Extensive Search Efforts in Yucaipa and Cabazon
The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department has conducted thorough searches across Yucaipa and Cabazon, including:
- Multiple Search Warrants: Authorities have searched the Haro family home extensively.
- Surveillance Review: A large volume of video footage from key areas is under analysis.
- Cadaver Dog Deployment: Used during the August 24 search in Moreno Valley’s Badlands.
On Sunday, Jake Haro was seen with deputies in a red jumpsuit at the search site but did not actively assist. The sheriff’s department emphasized that while the search concluded without locating Emmanuel, efforts to find him persist.
Community Response and Growing Memorial
The case has captured widespread attention across Southern California and beyond. A memorial for Emmanuel has grown outside the Haro family home in Cabazon, with community members leaving tributes despite not knowing the family personally. Rebecca Haro, in a recent statement from jail, maintained her belief that her son was kidnapped, vowing not to give up.
Riverside County Investigation into Additional Allegations
Beyond the murder investigation, Riverside County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a child abuse report on August 21, 2025, at a home in Moreno Valley’s 23000 block of Cottonwood Avenue, confirmed to be related to the Haros. Details remain limited, but the ongoing probe adds complexity to the case.
What’s Next for the Emmanuel Haro Case?
As the investigation continues, both Jake and Rebecca Haro remain in custody without bail—Rebecca at the Robert Presley Detention Center and Jake at the Larry D. Smith Correctional Facility. Authorities urge anyone with information to contact the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Homicide Detail at (909) 890-4904. The community awaits answers as the search for baby Emmanuel presses on.
Stay Informed: Follow updates on this developing case for the latest on the search for Emmanuel Haro and the ongoing investigation in Moreno Valley.
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