Crime
Cabazon Infant Emmanuel Haro Presumed Dead, Parents Jake and Rebecca Haro Arrested
The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department confirmed Friday that the parents of a missing infant have been arrested on suspicion of murder following an intensive overnight investigation.
Jake Haro and Rebecca Renee Haro were taken into custody at their residence on Ramona Street in Cabazon, just south of Interstate 10.
Both have been booked into the Riverside County jail system without bail. Investigators stated they believe the couple’s infant son, Emmanuel, is deceased, and efforts are underway to locate and recover his remains.
The case began Thursday evening when Rebecca Haro contacted authorities, reporting that she had been assaulted outside a store in Yucaipa while changing her baby’s diaper.
She initially told deputies the attack rendered her unconscious, and that when she awoke, the baby had been kidnapped.
However, investigators later determined that her account contained inconsistencies. According to a statement from the Sheriff’s Department, Rebecca declined to continue cooperating with the interview, and evidence subsequently revealed that no kidnapping had occurred.
“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 statement read.
Officials emphasized the seriousness of the case, noting that Jake Haro was already on probation for a prior child abuse case and out on bond for a separate firearm offense.
Sheriff’s officials described the circumstances as “tragic” and thanked partnering agencies, including the San Bernardino County District Attorney’s Office, Riverside County District Attorney’s Office, Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, as well as the community and media, for their assistance in bringing attention to the case.
“The circumstances surrounding this investigation are tragic, and we will continue to search for Emmanuel,” Sheriff’s officials said in a public statement. “We trust our justice system will hold the parents accountable.”
The investigation remains active, and authorities are urging anyone with information related to the case to come forward as the search for Emmanuel continues.
Crime
Noemi Hernandez, Mother of Four Murdered By Her Husband Hector Luvianos Two Days Before Christmas
BATAVIA, Ill. — A devastating domestic homicide has left a family and community in mourning just days before Christmas.
Noemi Hernandez, a devoted mother of four, was fatally attacked in the early morning hours of Tuesday, Dec. 23, in what prosecutors allege was a violent act committed by her husband.
The incident occurred at an apartment building in the 100 block of Church Street in Batavia.
According to court records and police reports, at approximately 4:37 a.m., Batavia police were dispatched after a man contacted emergency dispatchers and stated that he had killed his wife.
Responding officers located the man outside the apartment building and took him into custody without incident.
When officers entered the apartment, they found Hernandez suffering from severe, life-threatening injuries.
First responders immediately attempted life-saving measures; however, she was pronounced dead at the scene.
Authorities identified the suspect as Hector B. Luvianos, 37, who was transported to the Batavia Police Department for questioning.
With assistance from the Kane County Major Crimes Task Force, investigators determined the incident was domestic-related and involved only the two individuals. Police emphasized that there is no ongoing threat to the public.
On Dec. 24, 2025, Kane County State’s Attorney Jamie L. Mosser and Batavia Police Chief Eric Blowers announced that Luvianos has been formally charged with first-degree murder, a Class M felony under Illinois law.
He appeared in court the same day for a pretrial detention hearing, after which a judge ordered him held in the Kane County Jail while the case proceeds.
The Kane County Coroner’s Office responded to the scene, and an autopsy is scheduled to determine the official cause and manner of Hernandez’s death.
In the wake of the tragedy, Hernandez’s family has launched a GoFundMe campaign to help cover funeral and related expenses.
In the fundraiser, the family described Noemi as “the heart of her family,” noting that she worked tirelessly, loved deeply, and always placed her children first. Her sudden death, they wrote, has left the family emotionally devastated and financially unprepared.
As an immigrant family with limited resources and no life insurance, they now face the burden of funeral and cremation costs, legal fees, and other unexpected expenses, all while supporting four children grieving the loss of their mother.
The family is asking for community support to allow them to lay Noemi to rest with dignity and focus on healing rather than financial hardship.
The investigation remains ongoing.