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.
Orlando, Fla. — Family and friends of 33-year-old Julien Emmanuel Cruz are seeking answers and accountability following his fatal shooting outside a popular LGBTQ+ nightclub early Sunday morning.
According to the Orlando Police Department, officers responded at approximately 2:31 a.m. on February 22, 2026, to the 1900 block of North Orange Avenue, just north of Lake Ivanhoe, in reference to a reported shooting.
Upon arrival, officers located Cruz suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. He was transported to a local hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries. Authorities confirmed Cruz was born May 18, 1992.
Detectives determined that prior to the shooting, Cruz and the suspect were involved in a verbal and physical altercation on the sidewalk outside the nightclub district. Investigators say that during the dispute, the suspect retrieved a firearm from his vehicle and shot Cruz.
The suspect fled the scene in a vehicle, which patrol officers later located in the 200 block of East New Hampshire Avenue, approximately two blocks from where the shooting occurred.
Police subsequently arrested 37-year-old Jean Gabriel Borja Gil De La Madr (DOB: October 29, 1988). He has been charged with Second Degree Murder with a Firearm. Authorities confirmed this case marks the third homicide in Orlando in 2026.
Cruz’s father, Anthony Cruz, said his son and his partner had been at Savoy Orlando enjoying the evening before the violence unfolded.
According to the family, as the couple exited the club after closing time, a vehicle sped past them. Cruz’s partner allegedly yelled toward the occupants of the vehicle, prompting the car to stop. A physical altercation then reportedly began between Cruz’s partner and one of the individuals from the vehicle.
“When they fought, my son saw that was happening. My son went to intervene, and when he intervened, another guy got out of the car, and he got shot,” Anthony Cruz said. “My son didn’t deserve what happened. All I have left is a shirt — a shirt with a bullet hole.”
While police have charged Borja Gil De La Madr, Cruz’s family maintains that another individual may have been directly responsible for pulling the trigger. Authorities have not publicly confirmed whether additional suspects are being sought.
A small memorial has formed across from the nightclub, where members of the community have gathered to honor Cruz’s memory.
Joshua Cooper, owner of Savoy Orlando, said the tragedy has deeply impacted the LGBTQ+ community, even though the shooting occurred off the club’s property.
“I didn’t know the victim, but from everything I’ve been told, I wish I had,” Cooper said. “He seemed like a great kid. Seeing a family that is so heartbroken and so supportive of this community says so much.”
The Orlando Police Department has not released additional information regarding potential additional suspects. Detectives continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the altercation and shooting.
Anyone with information related to this case is encouraged to contact the Orlando Police Department or Crimeline.
The investigation remains active.