RIVERSIDE, Calif. (AP) — A 7-month-old baby who went missing more than a week ago likely died from ongoing abuse by his parents before they made a false report that he was abducted, authorities said Wednesday.

Southern California prosecutors and sheriff’s authorities said they believe Emmanuel Haro was abused by his father Jake Haro, 32; and mother, Rebecca Haro, 41, who were arrested last week and have been charged with his murder.

“The filing in this case reflects our belief that baby Emmanuel was abused, a victim of child abuse over time, and that eventually, because of that abuse, he succumbed to those injuries,” Riverside County District Attorney Mike Hestrin told reporters.

The couple is being held on $1 million bail each. They are scheduled to be arraigned next week.

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