The harrowing case of missing seven-month-old Emmanuel Haro has brought renewed attention to the tragic history of his older sister, Promise Faith, who suffered devastating injuries as an infant. According to reports, Promise, now seven years old, was left unable to walk, speak, or see due to severe abuse she endured at just 10 weeks old.
Emmanuel Haro was reported missing on August 14, 2025, after his mother claimed a stranger abducted him from a parking lot in Yucaipa while she was momentarily unconscious. As authorities continue their search, troubling details about the family’s past have surfaced, casting a shadow on the investigation.
Journalist Abby Escobar, also known as Abby Blabby, revealed that Promise was “practically killed” by the injuries she sustained in infancy. Speaking with Promise’s adoptive mother—who is related to Jake Haro’s ex-wife—Escobar shared that the girl was not expected to survive beyond a week after the attack. Despite the grim prognosis, Promise’s caregivers consider her a miracle, as she clings to life despite her profound disabilities.
Records indicate that Jake Haro, Emmanuel’s father, pleaded guilty in 2018 to willful child cruelty following Promise’s hospitalization. Medical evaluations highlighted a brutal array of injuries including an acute fractured rib, multiple healing rib fractures, skull fracture, brain hemorrhage, neck swelling, and a healing fractured leg bone. Doctors concluded that such injuries in a pre-mobile infant, without any plausible explanation, are indicative of severe physical abuse and neglect.
Adding to the complexity, during the investigation, Jake Haro reportedly told authorities that his sister accessed an iPad webpage on how to feed a baby with broken ribs—though he denied using the device during that time. This, paired with inconsistencies in statements from the family, has left law enforcement unable to discount foul play in Emmanuel’s disappearance.
While Jake Haro’s lawyer has stated that he is cooperating fully with police investigations, including handing over all electronic devices and passwords, questions remain about the safety and welfare of the children involved. Rebecca Haro, Emmanuel’s mother, declined further interviews amid a probe into mixed stories surrounding the boy’s abduction.
Promise Faith’s case tragically underscores the ongoing impact of child abuse and neglect. Though surviving against overwhelming odds, the long-term consequences have irrevocably changed her life. Meanwhile, community members and family alike await answers about Emmanuel’s fate and hope justice can bring some measure of closure to this heartbreaking story.
As authorities continue their search and investigation, the story sheds light on the urgent need for vigilance and intervention in protecting vulnerable children from harm. The hope remains that Emmanuel will be found safe, and that Promise’s resilience can inspire change to prevent such tragedies in the future.
