Jake Haro Faces Sentencing for Murder of Missing Infant Emmanuel Haro
A California father, Jake Haro, has been sentenced to 25 years to life in prison for the murder of his infant son, Emmanuel Haro. The 32-year-old pleaded guilty to multiple charges, including second-degree murder and child endangerment. The sentencing took place in Riverside County, following a guilty plea linked to the tragic death of the seven-month-old boy.
Details of the Case
Emmanuel Haro was reported missing on August 14, 2025. Initially, Rebecca Haro, 41, told law enforcement that her baby was kidnapped after she was attacked in a store parking lot. However, investigators quickly uncovered that this account was false, leading to both parents’ arrests a week later.
- Defendant: Jake Haro
- Victim: Emmanuel Haro, 7 months old
- Date of Incident: August 14, 2025
- Charges: Second-degree murder, child endangerment, filing a false police report
- Sentence: 25 years to life, plus additional time for related charges
Prior Convictions
The court records revealed that Jake Haro had a history of child abuse. He previously faced charges involving his ex-wife’s infant, who suffered severe injuries, including broken bones and brain hemorrhage. In that case, he was sentenced to probation and work release, a decision that sparked outrage from the victim’s family.
Emotional Sentencing
During the sentencing hearing, Mary Beushausen, Emmanuel’s maternal grandmother, delivered an emotional statement. She demanded that Haro look at her while she described the deep impact of his actions on their family. Prosecutor Smith urged the judge to impose the maximum sentence, underscoring the wasting of law enforcement resources due to Haro’s false kidnapping claims.
Sentencing Details
The judge ultimately decided against the defense’s request for a lighter sentence, arguing that Haro’s early guilty plea did not mitigate the horrific circumstances surrounding the case. The Judge’s ruling included:
- 25 years to life for assault on a child causing death
- 6 years, 8 months for related charges, consecutive
- 180 days for filing a false police report
- $10,000 restitution fine and additional court fees
A separate term for second-degree murder was stayed, as it originated from the same act. Haro was denied probation and immediately remanded to the Department of Corrections. His wife, Rebecca Haro, has pleaded not guilty and is scheduled for a felony settlement conference in January.
