California father sentenced in death of 7-month-old son
NBC News·2025-11-04 05:52
Case Summary - Jake Otto was sentenced to 15 years to life for the second-degree murder of his seven-month-old son, Emanuel, and falsifying a police report [1] - The case began on August 14th after the parents reported Emanuel missing from a shopping center [2] - The boy's remains have not been found [3] Legal and Criminal History - Jake Otto had a prior conviction for child abuse in 2018 with his ex-wife [4] - In the previous case, the judge ruled probation over prison [4] Community Impact - The search for the missing boy involved multiple counties and law enforcement agencies [3] - The boy's grandmother expressed the devastating impact on her family [1]