The search for a seven-month-old boy in Southern California has taken a concerning turn. Authorities noted “contradictions” in the mother’s story, leading her to stop speaking with detectives.
Rebecca Halo made an emotional plea for her son Emmanuel’s return after a strange man allegedly attacked her while she was changing his diaper in the family’s car outside a sports store in Yucaipa, about 70 miles east of Los Angeles.
During an interview, Rebecca detailed the incident, saying, “I was just trying to get some diapers when someone yelled ‘Horror,’ and then I lost awareness of everything.” She recalled waking up on the floor, realizing she couldn’t see Emmanuel.
The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Office has mobilized K-9 units to search for the toddler, intensifying efforts to locate him.
Jake Halo, the boy’s father, has urged anyone holding Emmanuel to safely return him. “We just want our son back. We won’t harm you; just keep him safe,” he stated.
As of Saturday morning, authorities expressed concern over inconsistencies in Rebecca’s account, stating that this has led them to consider the possibility of foul play. They confirmed they have interviewed several people, including the Halo parents, and remarked on the discrepancies in Rebecca’s statements.
Emmanuel is described as around 21 pounds, 24 inches tall, with brown hair and eyes. He was last seen wearing a black Nike Onesie.
If anyone knows anything about the child’s whereabouts, they are urged to contact the San Bernardino Sheriff’s dispatch at 909-387-8313.
The Sheriff’s Department did not respond to inquiries seeking further details on the inconsistencies in Rebecca Halo’s account.
