Parents of Baby Reported Missing In Southern California Arrested on Suspicion of Murder

A disturbing case unfolded when Rebecca and Jake Haro were arrested after their seven-month-old son, Emmanuel, was reported missing outside a Yucaipa sporting goods store. The mother initially claimed a stranger knocked her unconscious and kidnapped the baby, but her story raised red flags for investigators. Jake Haro has a serious criminal history, including a felony conviction for child cruelty related to a previous child's abuse. Reports indicate that the couple's family history includes violence, with Rebecca's brother convicted of murder in 2017. Following their arrests, authorities executed a search warrant at the Haros' Cabazon home, where they seized electronic devices for evidence.

The sheriff's office stated that they remain unable to rule out foul play in Emmanuel's disappearance. The family's troubling past raises concerns about the baby's safety and the circumstances surrounding his reported kidnapping. Investigators continue to search for Emmanuel Haro, whose whereabouts are still unknown.