Father of missing infant nearly killed his daughter, leaving her with lifelong disabilities

The search for seven-month-old Emmanuel Herro has entered its sixth day, intensifying concerns over the child’s safety and his family’s troubling history. Emmanuel’s disappearance was reported last Thursday when his mother, Rebecca Herro, claimed she was attacked and knocked unconscious by a stranger. Upon regaining consciousness, she found her baby missing.

However, discrepancies in her account have led investigators to question its validity. Both Rebecca and her husband, Jake Herro, have ceased cooperating with authorities, refusing lie detector tests.

Jake Herro’s criminal past has come under scrutiny, particularly a child cruelty conviction from 2003. He served six months in jail for abusing his then ten-week-old daughter, who suffered severe, lifelong injuries. The child, now seven and renamed Promise Faith, was left blind, unable to walk, talk, or swallow, and requires constant care due to her injuries.

The couple’s troubling history raises questions about the safety of other children in their care. The same cousin who adopted Promise also took in Jake’s eldest son, born with fetal alcohol syndrome, and recently, a two-year-old removed from the Herro household.

Authorities have expressed skepticism about Rebecca’s account of Emmanuel’s disappearance, suggesting possible foul play. They have conducted searches with cadaver dogs at the Herro home and are investigating further.

The cousin caring for the children has voiced her frustration over the justice system, believing that proper consequences for Jake’s past actions might have prevented further harm. Despite the challenges, she remains committed to providing a loving environment for the children under her care.

The community and authorities continue to search for Emmanuel, hoping for a safe resolution.