What happens when a story of a missing child unravels into a suspected murder case—and the parents are the ones accused?

In this powerful episode of Debate the News: True Crime Edition, Joseph Lobosco and Adrienne Barker dive deep into the tragic disappearance and suspected murder of seven-month-old Emmanuel Haro.

What began in Yucaipa, California, as a frantic report of a parking lot abduction quickly escalated into a murder investigation that stunned the community. We walk you through the detailed timeline: from the initial 911 call, to the inconsistencies in Rebecca Haro’s story, to the arrests of both parents, Jake and Rebecca Haro, on murder charges. Along the way, we explore the failures of the child protection system, the dangers of misinformation in true crime communities, and the heartache of a community left mourning.

Key guests and audience voices weigh in on questions of justice, prevention, and accountability. Together, we confront difficult truths about how child abuse cases are handled—and how preventable tragedies slip through the cracks.

Key Takeaways:

➡️ Why investigators doubted the abduction story within days.

➡️ The shocking criminal history of Jake Haro—and how a suspended sentence may have cost baby Emmanuel his life.

➡️ How community vigils turned into outrage as the case shifted from missing child to homicide.

➡️ The role of social media: both helpful and harmful in an active investigation.

➡️ Calls for systemic change in child protection services and the justice system.

Guest Contributors:

➡️ Momo

➡️ Mariana

➡️ Debbie

➡️ Heather

Credits:

"Debate The News: True Crime"

Created by: Jonathan Bing, Adrienne Barker and Joseph R. Lobosco

Producers: Adrienne Barker, Joseph R. Lobosco, Jonathan Bing

Writers: Adrienne Barker & Joseph R. Lobosco

Editor: Joseph R. Lobosco

Cover Art: Joseph R. Lobosco

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Disclaimer:

This episode discusses violence against a child, including child abuse and possible homicide, with details some listeners may find disturbing. Listener discretion is advised. If you or someone you know needs support, help may be available via the Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988.

Adrienne and Joseph are not law enforcement officers, attorneys, or forensic experts. We do our best to research each case thoroughly, but this show is recorded live with minimal editing. Any factual inaccuracies are unintentional. Any individuals, organizations, or entities mentioned who have not been convicted of a crime are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The opinions of our guests and audience contributors are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the hosts or Debate the News.