Rebecca Haro Pleads Guilty to Involuntary Manslaughter, Other Charges for Baby Emmanuel's Murder
Rebecca Haro admitted to concealing the boy’s death and received a sentence that prosecutors said reflects abuse allegations and a false kidnapping claim.
- On Friday, May 29, 2026, Rebecca Haro pleaded guilty to child endangerment, involuntary manslaughter, and accessory after the fact at Riverside Hall of Justice. Superior Court Judge Jerry Yang immediately sentenced her to 12 years and eight months in prison.
- Investigators determined the couple fabricated a kidnapping story in August 2025 after Emmanuel died from repeated abuse inflicted by his father, Jake Haro. The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department stated, "investigators determined a kidnapping in Yucaipa did not occur."
- Evidence presented by Assistant District Attorney Brandon Smith alleged Rebecca knew Emmanuel suffered "persistent, visible and alarming" symptoms of abuse but failed to act. Forensic pediatrics specialist Melissa Siccama reviewed photographs and videos confirming the child's observable symptoms.
- Under the plea agreement, the court dismissed the murder charge while Rebecca pleaded guilty to child abuse causing great bodily injury, involuntary manslaughter, and accessory after the fact. She was credited with 323 days for time served.
- Jake remains imprisoned at Salinas Valley State Prison serving 32 years to life, while Assistant District Attorney Brandon Smith stated he doubts Emmanuel's remains will ever be found. The search to recover the infant's remains continues.
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Mother pleads guilty in death of 7-month-old Emmanuel Haro
Rebecca Haro Pleads Guilty in Connection to Baby Emmanuel's Murder
Rebecca Haro is pleading guilty in connection to the death of her seven-month-old son, Emmanuel Haro. A preliminary hearing was supposed to determine whether Rebecca would stand trial on a felony count of murder. However, Haro pleaded guilty to child endangerment, involuntary manslaughter and accessory after the fact, avoiding a criminal trial. Rebecca’s husband, Jake Haro, was sentenced to 25 years to life after pleading guilty to Emmanuel’s mu…
Mother pleads guilty for role in death of infant Emmanuel Haro
The mother of 7-month-old Emmanuel Haro pleaded guilty Friday for her role in her infant son’s death, whose remains still have not been found. Prosecutors said Emmanuel’s father, Jake Haro, inflicted the fatal injuries, but his mother, Rebecca Haro, knew her son was being abused and failed to protect him or seek medical care. Authorities [...]
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TMZRebecca Haro Sentenced After Pleading Guilty for Role in Death of Infant Son
Rebecca Haro is headed to prison for her role in the death of her infant son, Emmanuel ... admitting she failed to protect the 7-month-old and helped cover up the circumstances surrounding his death.
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