Father Accused of Killing Son Assists in Search for Remains

Search for Baby Emmanuel

• 👶 Jake Haro, the father of missing 7-month-old Emmanuel Haro, was seen assisting investigators in the search for his son's remains.
• 🚨 Jake and his wife, Rebecca, are accused of killing their son, Emmanuel.
• 📍 The search, conducted by San Bernardino County Sheriff's officials, took place in Moreno Valley, along the 60 Freeway near Gilman Springs Road.
• 🐕 Cadaver dogs were utilized in the effort to find the baby's remains, but the search ended with no results.

Background of the Case

• 📸 Booking photos of Jake and Rebecca Haro were released; they were taken to a Riverside County jail after their arrest.
• ⚖️ Social workers had previously removed a 2-year-old child from the couple's home.
• 💔 Concerned citizens have created a memorial for Baby Emmanuel outside the couple's home, featuring posters, stuffed animals, balloons, and candles.

Initial Kidnapping Claims

• ❓ The case began in mid-August with claims of a kidnapping, where Rebecca Haro stated a stranger attacked her in a parking lot while she was changing the baby's diaper.
• 🗣️ Detectives found inconsistencies in Rebecca's story and the couple stopped cooperating when pressed for answers.

Jake Haro's Criminal History

• ⚠️ Jake Haro has a prior criminal history, including a guilty plea to child cruelty two years ago in Hemet.
• 📜 He was given jail time and probation in that case, which he allegedly violated by possessing a firearm and ammunition.
• 📅 Jake and Rebecca Haro are expected in court on Tuesday.