The Riverside County District Attorney’s Office is seeking a minimum 31-year sentence for Jake Haro, a Cabazon resident, who pleaded guilty to the murder of his 7-month-old son, Emmanuel. Haro, 32, will be sentenced on today after admitting to second-degree murder, assault on a child under eight causing death, and filing a false police report. The Public Defender’s Office, however, is advocating for a term of 15 years to life.
Haro’s guilty plea, entered on October 16 at the Riverside Hall of Justice, was not part of a plea agreement with the DA’s office. According to court documents, the murder and assault charges stem from the same act, meaning under California law, Haro can only be sentenced for one charge. Assistant District Attorney Brandon Smith emphasized that Haro deserves the maximum sentence allowed by law.
The case has drawn significant attention, especially as Emmanuel’s body remains missing. The child’s mother, Rebecca Haro, has pleaded not guilty to related charges and is scheduled for a preliminary hearing on the same day as Jake Haro’s sentencing. The couple initially reported Emmanuel as abducted, but authorities found inconsistencies in their story, leading to their arrest. District Attorney Mike Hestrin stated that Emmanuel died from prolonged abuse.
The sentencing hearing will determine Haro’s fate, while Rebecca Haro’s legal proceedings continue. The community and advocacy groups like Emmanuel’s Warriors have closely followed the case, seeking justice for Baby Emmanuel.
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