Police believe 7-month-old Emmanuel Haro is dead, more than a week after his mother reported the infant was abducted in California, and the baby's parents have been arrested on suspicion of murder charges.

Newsweek reached out to the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department (SBCSD) via email Friday night for additional comment.

Why It Matters

The original report by Emmanuel's mother, Rebecca Haro, of the alleged abduction in a parking lot of a shopping center, raised immediate concerns of public safety.

The baby's disappearance prompted a multi‑agency investigation, execution of search warrants, seizure of evidence and community alarm across the Inland Empire, raising questions about the circumstances surrounding the boy's last known moments and how investigators were prioritizing l

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