Jake Haro, the father of 7-month-old baby Emmanuel Haro, has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in the case of his missing son.
In addition to the murder charge, Haro also pleaded guilty to assault causing bodily harm to a child and filing a false report, a misdemeanor.
During the court hearing, Haro became emotional and cried as he submitted his guilty pleas. He is scheduled to be sentenced in November.
Meanwhile, the child's mother, Rebecca Haro, pleaded not guilty to an amended criminal complaint, the details of which have not been made public.
No new information was revealed regarding the whereabouts of the missing baby's body.
Prosecutors are expected to provide more details about the new developments in the court case.
Author's summary: Father pleads guilty to murder of missing son.