Despite statements from law enforcement, the parents of a missing 7-month-old boy last seen in Yucaipa are cooperating with the investigation, an attorney for the baby\u2019s father said Tuesday, Aug. 19.
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\nEmmanuel Haro vanished from a parking lot after his mother, Rebecca Haro, reported she was attacked while changing her son\u2019s diaper by her vehicle on Aug. 14. She told investigators she was knocked unconscious, and when she awoke, Emmanuel was gone.<\/p>\n
The San Bernardino County Sheriff\u2019s Department previously said that after being confronted with inconsistencies in her statements, Rebecca Haro stopped cooperating with investigators.
\nVincent Hughes, an attorney representing Emmanuel\u2019s father, Jake Haro in a separate case, disputed that claim.
\n\u201cMom and dad have made themselves available to law enforcement throughout the investigation,\u201d Hughes said. \u201cThe one thing mom did not do was submit to a lie detector test. There is no requirement that she submit herself to a test that\u2019s not admissible (in court) in the first place.\u201d
\nHughes added that he could not address the alleged inconsistencies because Rebecca and Jake Haro have not been told what those inconsistencies are.<\/p>\n
Hughes also said he did not believe Jake Haro took a polygraph either, based on past conversations, though he could not say for certain.
\nThe request for the tests came after investigators showed the couple surveillance video from the night Emmanuel disappeared, Hughes said. He has not seen the footage himself but said Jake Haro described it as grainy video of the parking lot, showing the Big 5 sign and more than one car door open. A figure in all black appears to fall to the ground, then get up again, Hughes said.
\n\u201cThey tried to play the parents against each other with the video,\u201d Hughes said.<\/p>\n
On Sunday, investigators seized electronics from the Haros\u2019 Cabazon home. Hughes said the couple not only turned over the items listed in the search warrant, but also provided passwords.
\nThe day before, Hughes said, Jake Haro contacted investigators to report a possible sighting of Emmanuel at a gas station in Bakersfield. Hughes could not confirm whether the report was investigated, noting the family\u2019s electronics remain in law enforcement custody.
\n\u201cIf they\u2019re not cooperating, that\u2019s one hell of a way of not cooperating,\u201d Hughes said. \u201cWhatever the outcome, Jake wants his son found. This whole family wants their son found.\u201d<\/p>\n
Hughes said misinformation circulating online has turned the community against Jake and Rebecca Haro, despite no arrests or charges.
\n\u201cNow everybody hates them, and they\u2019re demons,\u201d Hughes said. \u201cIn the court of public opinion, they are judge, jury and executioner.\u201d
\nHughes confirmed that Jake and Rebecca Haro\u2019s other child has been removed from the home. He said the couple voluntarily brought their 2-year-old to Child and Protective Services, and were told only that it was related to the ongoing investigation into Emmanuel\u2019s disappearance.
\nAlmost four years ago, Jake Haro and a woman named Vanessa Haro were charged with willful child cruelty in Riverside County after an infant in their care was found with multiple injuries, including several broken bones. Hughes said Jake Haro completed parenting classes as part of his sentence and accepted responsibility for his role.
\n\u201cJake is not saying he\u2019s an angel. He\u2019s not running from it,\u201d Hughes said. \u201cI don\u2019t know how having a record automatically makes you a child killer.\u201d<\/p>\n
Hughes emphasized that both parents remain focused on finding their missing son.
\n\u201cI don\u2019t believe mom and dad did it,\u201d Hughes said. \u201cJake\u2019s whole family doesn\u2019t think Jake or Rebecca had anything to do with it.\u201d
\nThe investigation into Emmanuel Haro\u2019s disappearance is ongoing, with the community and law enforcement working together to find the missing baby.<\/p>\n
Q: What is the current status of the investigation into Emmanuel Haro\u2019s disappearance?
\nA: The investigation is ongoing, with the San Bernardino County Sheriff\u2019s Department and other law enforcement agencies working together to find the missing baby.
\nQ: Are the parents of Emmanuel Haro cooperating with the investigation?
\nA: According to their attorney, Vincent Hughes, the parents are cooperating with the investigation and have made themselves available to law enforcement throughout the process.
\nQ: What is the significance of the surveillance video shown to the parents?
\nA: The surveillance video appears to show a figure in all black falling to the ground and then getting up again, but its relevance to the case is unclear.
\nQ: Have the parents taken polygraph tests?
\nA: According to Hughes, Rebecca Haro did not submit to a lie detector test, and it is unclear if Jake Haro took a polygraph test.
\nQ: What is the status of the Haros\u2019 other child?
\nA: The couple\u2019s 2-year-old child has been removed from the home and is currently in the care of Child and Protective Services.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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