Jake and Rebecca Haro have become the center of intense media scrutiny as authorities continue searching for their missing 7-month-old son Emmanuel. The case took a shocking turn this week when investigators revealed that Rebecca Haro is the sister of convicted Palm Springs killer James Beushausen.
Seven-month-old Emmanuel Haro disappeared on August 14, 2025, from a Big 5 sporting goods store parking lot in Yucaipa, California. Rebecca Haro initially told police she was attacked and knocked unconscious before discovering her baby had vanished.
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Family Background Raises Concerns
Rebecca Haro is the sister of convicted Palm Springs killer James Beushausen, who was convicted of murdering his girlfriend Jaylynn Amanda Keith in 2017. This connection has added another layer of complexity to an already troubling case.
Jake Haro, the baby’s father, pleaded guilty to willful cruelty to a child following a 2018 arrest, according to Riverside County records. The couple’s troubled past has prompted investigators to examine their story more closely.
Ongoing Investigation and Search Efforts
Authorities seized the car of the father of missing baby Emmanuel Haro, who was reported kidnapped outside a California sporting goods store. The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department has taken over the investigation through their Specialized Investigations Division.
Investigators are aware of a reported sighting of Emmanuel Haro in Kern County, though no specific location was provided. Despite extensive search efforts across both San Bernardino and Riverside counties, the infant remains missing after more than a week.
Disturbing Family History
The case has revealed additional troubling details about the family’s history. The sister of missing 7-month-old Emmanuel Haro was badly injured at 10 weeks old, to the point of no longer being able to see, talk or walk, according to journalist reports.
Court documents also show ongoing domestic issues within the family. Isabel Gonzalez has filed a domestic violence restraining order against her ex-husband, Jake Mitchell Haro, with the request filed in August.
Community Response and Concerns
Local residents have expressed skepticism about the circumstances surrounding Emmanuel’s disappearance. Residents who live in the area where he vanished say his disappearance was “very suspicious from the get-go.”
The non-profit Uvalde Foundation for Kids had initially offered to help in the search and provide assistance to the family, though there has been limited communication from Rebecca and Jake Haro since the initial report.
Current Status
Despite deputies and K9 Units being dispatched to the county, along with the neighboring Riverside County, authorities confirmed that Emmanuel hasn’t been found. The investigation continues as authorities work to piece together the events of August 14.
The revelation about Rebecca Haro’s family connection to a convicted murderer has intensified public interest in the case. As investigators continue their work, the community remains hopeful for Emmanuel’s safe return while grappling with the disturbing details that continue to emerge.
The search for baby Emmanuel Haro represents every parent’s worst nightmare, complicated by a family history that raises more questions than answers. Stay tuned for updates as this developing story continues to unfold.