Emmanuel Haro case solved? Father Jake's chilling confession mentions garbage can

Days after Emmanuel Haro’s parents were charged with murder, the 7-month-old's father's chilling confession revealed details about the case.

Published on: Aug 28, 2025 12:41 AM IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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Days after Emmanuel Haro’s parents, Jake and Rebecca, were charged with murder, the 7-month-old's father's chilling confession revealed details about the case. NewsNation’s Brian Entin cited sources to report that investigators used an undercover inmate to goad Jake Haro into admitting that he killed the missing baby and dumped the body in a garbage can.

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Earlier this week, the Riverside County District Attorney’s office charged Jake, 32, and his wife, Rebecca, 41, in the death of their son. The couple is also charged with filing a false police report. While the boy has not been found, authorities said they believe he is dead.

Entin reported that Emmanuel endured lengthy abuse by his parents. Officials said that the baby died after a long period of physical abuse.

“We believe baby Emmanuel was subject to abuse over time, and because of that abuse, he succumbed to his injuries,” Riverside County District Attorney Michael Hestrin told reporters Wednesday.

“We have a pretty strong indication of where the remains of baby Emmanuel are,” he added.

Rebecca initially told officers that a strange man had hit her on the head and snatched the child while she was changing his diaper outside a store in San Bernardino on August 14. Deputies told the Haros that there were ‘inconsistencies’ in their stories.

Jake Haro, as per Brian Entin, told police that he rolled over on Emmanuel while he slept and suffocated him. The father then buried the 7-month-old's body near a freeway.

Last week, the couple urged the public to help find their son. They were arrested Friday. Authorities searched the family's home in the Riverside County community of Cabazon. Over the weekend, they also searched for the boy’s body near a freeway while his father, wearing a jail jumpsuit, was present.

Jake Haro was convicted of child cruelty in 2023 and was required to enroll in a child abuse treatment program, court records show. His attorney in that case, Vincent Hughes, told the Sun newspaper last week that he didn’t believe the Haros were responsible for their son's disappearance.

(With inputs from the Associated Press)

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Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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