Emmanuel Haro 'would be alive today' if father was in prison: DA

(NewsNation) — Riverside County District Attorney Mike Hestrin lambasted a judge over a decision that kept missing 7-month-old Emmanuel Haro's father out of prison.

Emmanuel's father, Jake Haro, was given a suspended sentence in 2018 for a separate child abuse case, allowing him to avoid prison. The child was left with numerous injuries and is now permanently bedridden.

"If that judge had done his job … Emmanuel would be alive today," Hestrin said.

Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco echoed the sentiment, saying the baby's death was "preventable in numerous ways."

Baby Emmanuel's parents, Rebecca and Jake Haro, were both formally charged with the murder of their son Tuesday. They were also charged with filing a false police report.

Officials said they believe the child was abused over time and died of his injuries.

Officials believe they know where Emmanuel Haro's remains are

Officials believe they have a "strong indication" of where the baby's remains are and said that the parents are cooperating, on some level, with the investigation.

For the time being, the case remains a no-body homicide; however, officials are confident in their ability to get a conviction.