Father Pleads Guilty to Second-Degree Murder of Missing 7-Month-Old Baby Emmanuel

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The father of 7-month-old Emmanuel Haro from Cabazon, Jake Haro, has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in the case of his missing infant son. In addition to the murder charge, Jake Haro also pleaded guilty to assault causing bodily harm to a child and filing a false police report.

During the court hearing, Haro broke down in tears as he entered his pleas. He is scheduled to be sentenced on November 3, 2025. No new information has been revealed regarding the location of Emmanuel’s body.

Jake Haro’s pleas were submitted directly to the court without a plea deal from the district attorney’s office. Meanwhile, the baby’s mother, Rebecca Haro, has pleaded not guilty to an amended criminal complaint, though the details of that complaint have not yet been made public.

The case of Baby Emmanuel has been under intense scrutiny since he was reported missing on August 14, 2025. Following the disappearance, both parents were arrested in connection with the baby’s death. Investigators discovered inconsistencies in the parents’ accounts, prompting multiple searches of their Cabazon home.

Authorities allege that Emmanuel was subjected to ongoing abuse, which ultimately led to his death. “We believe baby Emmanuel was abused over time, and eventually, because of that abuse, he succumbed to those injuries,” said Riverside County District Attorney Mike Hestrin.

Community members, including supporters from Emmanuel’s Warriors, expressed relief and sorrow following Jake Haro’s guilty plea. “When I heard him plead guilty, I wanted to just cry because I feel like we got justice for the baby,” said Carla Jaramillo, a member of the advocacy group attending every hearing to be a voice for Emmanuel.

Jake and Rebecca Haro had initially pleaded not guilty. The recent guilty plea by Jake Haro came after several felony settlement conferences aimed at negotiating a resolution prior to a preliminary hearing. Multiple conferences are common in cases of this nature, with the parents previously attending one in mid-September.

Rebecca Haro is scheduled to appear in court on November 3, 2025, for her preliminary hearing regarding the charges.

The case continues to draw attention as the community seeks justice for the tragic death of baby Emmanuel Haro, highlighting ongoing concerns about child abuse and infant safety.