COPS probing the disappearance of Emmanuel Haro fear the seven-month-old baby may have been killed up to nine days before he was reported missing.
His parents Rebecca, 41, and Jake Haro, 32, have been charged with his murder and appeared in court for the first time on Tuesday.
Rebecca Haro, the mother of missing Emmanuel Haro, appeared in court on Tuesday[/caption]
His dad Jake, 32, also appeared in court and didn’t enter a plea[/caption]
Cops presume Emmanuel is dead as they search for his remains[/caption]
Rebecca reported Emmanuel missing on August 14 and claimed he had been taken while she was changing his diaper in a parking lot near a sports shop in Yucaipa, California.
Cops later said that the kidnapping didn’t happen as they believe he was killed.
But, court documents, seen by the CW affiliate KTLA-TV, appear to shed more light on the timeline surrounding Emmanuel’s disappearance and presumed death.
Police fear the boy could’ve been killed between August 5 and August 14.
And, those who were in the Riverside County courthouse were left stunned.
This was because Rebecca and Jake both appeared without any representation.
Lawyer Vincent Hughes had previously spoken on behalf of Jake at moments during the search for Emmanuel.
The Haros’ were only in court for five minutes on Tuesday.
Rebecca wore a blue jumpsuit for the hearing and her voice was hoarse when she responded to questions from the judge, as reported by The Los Angeles Times.
The outlet reported how her eyes appeared to be red.
Meanwhile, Jake sported a red set of prison overalls and completed his look with black glasses that had thick rims.
Rebecca and Jake haven’t just been charged with murder. They were also charged with making a false police report.
The two appeared in court – just a day after Rebecca gave an emotional jailhouse interview.
“I will not give up on my baby,” she told The Orange County Register.
She begged for cops to let her join the search to find Emmanuel’s remains.
And, she doubled down on her claims that Emmanuel was taken.
The disappearance of Emmanuel Haro
CALIFORNIA cops are still searching for Emmanuel Haro. His mom, Rebecca, claimed her seven-month-old son was snatched after being ambushed while changing his diaper. But, she and her husband Jake now face murder charges.
August 14: Emmanuel’s mom, Rebecca, reports him missing. She claimed she was attacked near a Big 5 Sporting Goods store in Yucaipa.
August 15: San Bernardino cops issue a statement, saying the search for Emmanuel is ongoing. They reveal that he has not been found.
August 16: Cops say they cannot rule out foul play.
August 17: Police visit the Haro family home.
August 18: Police say they have conducted extensive searches in the Yucaipa and Cabazon areas. They also reveal that a large amount of surveillance footage has been reviewed.
August 19: San Bernardino cops probe an alleged sighting of Emmanuel. Police have also seized a car belonging to Emmanuel’s dad, Jake.
August 20: Cops say Emmanuel still hasn’t been found. Police also receive they are probing a fire that broke out near the Haro family home.
August 21: One week since Emmanuel was reported missing. Cops search a home in the Cottonwood Avenue area.
August 22: Jake and Rebecca are arrested and face murder charges. Police continue to search for little Emmanuel.
August 24: Jake, wearing prison overalls, joined cops as they searched an area near the 60 Freeway in Moreno Valley. Emmanuel still hasn’t been found
August 26: Rebecca and Jake appear in court for the first time. They are formally charged with murder and filing a false police report.
Jake was seen combing an area of rugged wilderness near Freeway 60 on Sunday with cops.
The search took place near the westbound shoulder of the freeway.
Cadaver dogs were also used in the search, but Emmanuel’s remains were not found.
Jake and Rebecca were arrested at their Cabazon home on August 22 – a week after the missing person report was filed.
San Bernardino cops released footage of the pair being flanked by officers as they were led to cars.
The day before Rebecca and Jake were arrested, cops swooped on a home – located around 30 miles from their Cabazon property – as they investigated a case of alleged child abuse.
Investigators confirmed this was linked to the Haro’s.
SEARCH CONTINUES
Rebecca reported Emmanuel missing following an alleged ambush near a Big 5 Sporting Goods location.
She claimed she lost consciousness following the alleged attack.
She told cops that she heard someone say “Hola” before the alleged ambush.
But, foul play couldn’t be ruled out after police discovered inconsistencies in her accounts.
When the inconsistencies were pointed out, Rebecca reportedly stopped cooperating with the authorities.
Emmanuel’s supposed disappearance sparked a frantic search and prompted his parents to issue a desperate appeal.
Jake begged the alleged kidnapper to return Emmanuel.
“Please don’t hurt my son,” Rebecca, who was sporting a mysterious black eye, told the ABC affiliate KABC-TV on August 16.
Her desperate cries came two days after she reported her son missing.
Cops combed the Cabazon property in the hunt for clues.
The couple handed over their cell phones and a car belonging to Jake was seized.
But, it has been reported that the Haros removed pictures of Emmanuel from their home.
Sources also told NewsNation that there was blood inside the property.
Police also recovered and trawled through surveillance footage as part of their probe.
Cops remain committed to finding Emmanuel’s body.
Rebecca and Jake did not enter a plea in their court hearing.
Cops outside Jake and Rebecca’s Cabazon home[/caption]
Rebecca issued an urgent plea days after she reported her son missing[/caption]
The case has captivated the public and a vigil was held outside the family home[/caption]
