In the case of the missing California baby, citizen journalists broke news but also spread misinformation
Social media sleuths spread false information and hindered the investigation into missing infant Emmanuel Haro, fueling rumors about recovered remains and alleged confessions.
San Jose: Father arrested after 2024 infant death declared a homicide
Julian Morgan Matias Taylor arrested and charged with homicide in November 2024 death of his 5-month-old son after autopsy found severe, repeated physical abuse.