In a shocking turn of events, authorities have arrested the parents of missing 7-month-old Emmanuel Haro, believing the infant has been murdered. Jake and Rebecca Haro were taken into custody today in Cabazon, California, as investigators continue the desperate search for their son’s remains, a week after he was reported missing.

The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department has stated that evidence contradicts the couple’s claims of a kidnapping. Eyewitness accounts and inconsistencies in their statements have led investigators to conclude that Emmanuel is likely dead. Community members, heartbroken and outraged, gathered for a candlelight vigil earlier today, mourning the loss of a child they never knew but felt compelled to honor.

“I don’t know what people have in their heads to hurt a baby. It’s just so sad,” said one vigil attendee, tears streaming down her face. The Haros, both held without bail, are scheduled to appear in court on Tuesday. This tragedy has struck a chord in the community, with many expressing disbelief that anyone could harm such an innocent child.

Jake Haro, previously convicted of willful cruelty against a child in an unrelated case, had claimed to have turned over a new leaf after serving time and attending parenting classes. Yet, as the investigation unfolds, it appears that the darkness surrounding this family runs deeper than anyone could have imagined.

With the clock ticking, investigators are now focused on locating Emmanuel’s body, hoping to bring closure to a case that has shaken the community to its core. As the search continues, the community stands united, demanding justice for a baby who will never have a voice of his own.