Police are pressing forward in their search for Emmanuel Haro.
Days after the missing 7-month-old's parents Rebecca Haro and Jake Haro were arrested on a murder charge in connection with his disappearance, Jake was assisting with the search alongside authorities in a remote field in Moreno Valley, California.
On Aug. 24, the infant's father, donning an orange prison jumpsuit, was seen in news footage with deputies in the area, approximately 20 miles from where Rebecca claimed that Emmanuel—who is presumed dead—was taken from her.
"This afternoon, a search for Emmanuel Haro was conducted along the westbound shoulder of the 60 Freeway, near Gilman Springs Road, in Moreno Valley," the San Bernardino Sheriff's Department, which has been leading the investigation, shared on Instagram. "Investigators were assisted by cadaver dogs. Jake Haro was at the location with detectives."
Although officials confirmed that Emmanuel was not located following the search, the department reasserted their dedication to the case, concluding, "The investigation to find Emmanuel continues."
Two days earlier, Jake and Rebecca—the only two suspects at the moment—were arrested and booked without bond.
"During the investigation thus far, numerous interviews have been conducted, search warrants have been served, digital and electronic evidence has been collected and closely analyzed," the SBSD shared in an Aug. 22 press release. "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 couple's arrest came just over one week after the latter claimed that Emmanuel was kidnapped from the parking lot of a sporting goods store.
"I took him out of the car seat and laid him on the chair," she told NBC Los Angeles on Aug. 17. "I had his diapers here, and someone said, 'Hola.' I couldn't turn, and I don't remember nothing. I got up from the floor and didn't see my child. Someone took him from me."
However, authorities noticed some holes in Rebecca's statements during their investigation.
"Investigators interviewed multiple individuals, including Emmanuel's parents Jake and Rebecca Haro," the department shared in an Aug. 16 press release. "During those interviews, Rebecca was confronted with inconsistencies in her initial statement and declined to continue with the interview."
Ultimately, investigators noted that they were "unable to rule out foul play in the disappearance of Emmanuel."
For more information on the case, keep reading.
Aug. 14: Rebecca Haro reports Emmanuel missing
On the evening of Aug. 14, 2025, Rebecca Haro reported her and husband Jake Haro's 7-month-old baby boy Emmanuel missing, claiming he was kidnapped at a Big 5 sporting goods store in Yucaipa, Calif. while she was changing his diaper.
“I was going to get the diaper and somebody said, ‘Hola,’ and I don’t remember anything since,” she told KTLA 5 Aug. 15. "I woke up here on the floor and I didn’t see Emmanuel.”
The San Bernardino County Sheriff later shared a press release regarding the search for Emmanuel.
"This is an active investigation, and we are seeking the public’s help in locating the child," the police department wrote in an Instagram post. "He was last seen wearing a black Nike onesie, he weighs about 21 pounds, is approximately 24 inches tall, has brown hair, brown eyes, and is cross-eyed."
Aug. 22: Rebecca Haro and Jake Haro are arrested
Days into the search for the child, authorities noted that Jake had retained an attorney and they were beginning to notice "inconsistencies" in Rebecca's kidnapping story. Two days later, on Aug. 22, 2025, Jake and Rebecca were arrested and charged with the murder of their son, and for making a false police report.
"This morning, detectives from the Sheriff’s Homicide Detail and Specialized Enforcement Division arrested Jake and Rebecca Haro at their residence in Cabazon for PC 187 – Murder," authorities wrote in an Instagram post on the day of the arrest, adding in a subsequent post one day later: "Based on the evidence, investigators determined a kidnapping in Yucaipa did not occur. It is believed Emmauel is deceased and the search to recover his remains is ongoing."
Despite their arrest, both parents maintained their innocence.
"I will not give up,” Rebecca told a reporter from the Southern California News Group, per its publication the Press-Enterprise. "I will not give up on my baby.”
And after a previous child endangerment charge Jake was given in 2021—which he pleaded guilty to in 2023—resurfaced, Rebecca maintained in the same interview, “He would never hurt a baby.”
Aug. 27: District Attorney details alleged abuse of Emmanuel
In a press conference on Aug. 27, 2025, Mike Herstin, a California district attorney, came forward with details authorities had uncovered about the alleged abuse inflicted upon Emmanuel.
"The evidence shows that baby Emmanuel endured ongoing abuse that ultimately took his life," Herstin said. "Our office is committed to ensuring that justice is done for this child and that his short life is not forgotten."
Aug. 27: Authorities estimate when Emmanuel was likely killed
In a complaint submitted by prosecutors and obtained by E! News on Aug. 27, 2025, they wrote that Emmanuel died “on or about August 05, 2025, through and including August 14, 2025, in the County of Riverside, State of California, the defendant(s) did willfully and unlawfully murder."
The estimated timeline could indicate that Emmanuel was dead for as long as nine days before Rebecca reported his alleged kidnapping.
Aug. 27: Jake Haro speaks out
In a brief interview with The Orange County Register on Aug. 27, 2025, Jake said the allegations made by Herstin during the press conference about his son's disappearance were "not true at all."
The father—who also shares a young daughter with Rebecca—declined to speak further about his son's disappearance at the recommendation of his attorney.
“God is with us,” he added to the outlet. “The allegations are horrendous, so of course people are going to be riled up.”
He noted that if he could tell his son one thing, it would be, "I love you, buddy."
Oct. 16: Jake Haro pleads guilty
Jake pled guilty to one count each of murder, child endangerment and filing a false police report, according to an Oct. 16 press release from the Riverside County District Attorney's Office.
He faces a potential sentence of 25 years to life in prison.
His sentence is set for Nov. 3, the same day wife Rebecca—who has not entered a plea yet—is scheduled to have her preliminary hearing on charges of murder and filing a false police report.