In a tragic turn of events, Jake Haro, 32, has admitted to murdering and torturing his 7-month-old son, Emmanuel, whose body remains missing. Haro appeared in a Riverside County courtroom where he pleaded guilty to second-degree murder, child assault, and filing a false police report.
Case Overview & Admission
- Emmanuel was reported missing in May 2025, and investigators say evidence points to prolonged abuse before his disappearance.
- During the courtroom hearing, Haro sobbed as he admitted to the charges of murder, assault causing bodily harm, and filing a false report.
- Despite the guilty plea, Emmanuel’s body has not yet been found.
- Haro is scheduled to be sentenced on November 3, 2025.
Wife & Co-Defendant
- Haro’s wife, Rebecca Haro, is also charged in connection with Emmanuel’s death but pleads not guilty under revised charges.
- Their two-year-old child has been placed into protective custody as the investigation continues.
Legal & Emotional Implications
- The case is drawing national attention due to both the severity of the alleged abuse and the fact that Emmanuel’s body has yet to be recovered.
- Prosecutors may use the guilty plea to seek strengthened sentencing.
- The case raises larger questions about how prior child-abuse convictions are handled, and whether earlier interventions could have prevented this tragedy.
