Crime
Father Jake Haro confessed: Body of Cabazon Infant Emmanuel Haro Not Found
MORENO VALLEY, Calif. — Search for Infant Emmanuel Haro Continues After Father’s Confession; Parents in Custody on Murder Charges.
The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department confirmed Sunday that investigators conducted a search along the westbound shoulder of the 60 Freeway near Gilman Springs Road in Moreno Valley as part of efforts to locate the remains of missing infant Emmanuel Haro.
The search, which involved detectives and specially trained cadaver dogs, came after the child’s father, Jake Haro, allegedly confessed and led authorities to the area. Haro was present with investigators during the search.
Despite extensive efforts, Emmanuel’s body has not been located, and authorities have emphasized this point to the public to avoid the spread of misinformation.
The Sheriff’s Department reiterated: “Baby Emmanuel has not been found.”
Earlier in the day, video circulated online showing Haro with investigators along the freeway. Reports on social media incorrectly claimed the infant had been discovered in the Badlands area. Officials have since clarified that while the search has been conducted, the recovery effort remains ongoing.
The case took a tragic turn overnight when both Jake Haro and his wife, Rebecca Renee Haro, were arrested on suspicion of murder at their home on Ramona Street in Cabazon, just south of Interstate 10. Both remain booked without bail in the Riverside County jail system.
Authorities say the investigation began Thursday evening after Rebecca Haro reported she had been assaulted while changing Emmanuel’s diaper outside a Yucaipa store, claiming she lost consciousness and awoke to find her baby kidnapped. Detectives later determined the account contained significant inconsistencies. Rebecca ultimately refused to continue cooperating, and investigators concluded that no kidnapping had taken place.
“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 Sheriff’s Department said in a statement.
Officials also confirmed that Jake Haro was already on probation for a prior child abuse case and out on bond for a separate firearm offense at the time of Emmanuel’s disappearance.
Sheriff’s officials described the situation as “tragic” and expressed gratitude to partner agencies — including the San Bernardino County and Riverside County District Attorney’s Offices and the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department — as well as the public and media for their assistance.
“The circumstances surrounding this investigation are tragic, and we will continue to search for Emmanuel,” officials said. “We trust our justice system will hold the parents accountable.”
The investigation remains active. Authorities continue to urge anyone with information regarding the case to contact the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department.
A journalist reporting on the shooting involving New York Jets cornerback Kris Boyd says he was assaulted by Jets wide receiver Irvin Charles and others at the scene early Sunday morning in Midtown Manhattan.
According to the journalist’s account, he was present in an official press capacity when Charles allegedly confronted him, grabbed his phone, shoved him, and issued repeated threats.
The altercation escalated when an unidentified individual reportedly took the phone from the journalist’s hand and threw it to the ground, causing significant damage.
The journalist stated that while he was filming the scene, Charles struck the phone out of his hand without provocation, initiating the physical confrontation.
Witnesses and responding NYPD officers reportedly intervened multiple times to separate the group from the journalist.
The reporter described the encounter as aggressive and chaotic, stating he feared for his safety as he was pushed, surrounded, and yelled at.
The incident occurred as tensions ran high following the shooting of 29-year-old NFL cornerback Kris Boyd, who was critically wounded outside a popular Manhattan venue around 2:00 a.m. Sunday.
Boyd sustained two gunshot wounds to the abdomen while standing on 38th Street. According to police, two luxury vehicles fled the scene immediately after the shooting.
Boyd was rushed to Bellevue Hospital, where he was initially listed in critical but stable condition and was reportedly slipping in and out of consciousness.
No additional official updates have been released regarding his medical status.
Boyd’s longtime friend and former University of Texas colleague, Ernest Quander, told reporters he remains optimistic about the player’s recovery.
“He’s doing good. He’s strong — a fighter,” Quander said before boarding a flight to New York. “He’s been through tough times before. He’ll get through this.”
Boyd, who signed with the Jets in March, has been on injured reserve due to a shoulder injury and has not yet appeared in a game this season.
His NFL career includes time with the Minnesota Vikings, Arizona Cardinals, and Houston Texans.
The New York Jets confirmed awareness of the shooting but declined further comment, citing the ongoing investigation.
At this time, it is unclear whether NYPD will pursue charges related to the alleged assault on the journalist.
The police investigation into both the shooting and the reported altercation remains active.
Further information will be released as it becomes available.