The report of a missing baby from a Southern California parking lot led to public pleas from his parents — and now, the case has taken an unsettling turn.
Authorities now believe seven-month-old Emmanuel Haro is no longer alive. His parents are in custody in connection with the case, and the investigation has shifted from a missing persons report to a broader criminal inquiry. While legal proceedings are underway, the search for the boy’s remains continues.
The incident began on the evening of August 14, 2025, when the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department (SBSD) received a report of a missing seven-month-old child in the 34000 block of Yucaipa Boulevard.
According to KTLA 5, Rebecca Haro of Cabazon, California, said she, her husband Jake Haro, and their two other children were at a local park on the evening of August 14 for their son’s football practice. She left briefly to buy a mouthguard for her older son at a nearby Big 5 Sporting Goods store, bringing Emmanuel with her.
In a separate interview with ABC News, Rebecca recounted what happened next, “I got him out of the car seat, and I laid him down so I could get his diapers ready, and somebody said, ‘Hola,’ and that’s all I remember. I saw white, and I fell on the floor, and as soon as I got up, I couldn’t find my son. I checked all around my truck.”
Deputies from San Bernardino and Riverside Counties responded immediately and launched a search with the help of K9 units. Emmanuel was not found. Due to the circumstances, the Sheriff’s Specialized Investigations Division took over the case…