What started as a joyous family celebration quickly spiraled into something straight out of a criminal minds episode, proving that sometimes reality is way scarier than fiction.
A Texas family was doing what countless others do every day – sending out a group text to invite loved ones to their 9-month-old baby’s baptism.
Little did they know, one wrong digit would connect them to someone with allegedly sinister intentions.
We’ve all gotten those awkward wrong number texts before. Maybe it’s someone’s grandma asking about Tuesday night dinner, or a stranger’s vacation photos.
But what this family received in response to their baptism invitation will make your blood run cold.
The unknown recipient, later identified as 21-year-old Jose Israel Teran Jr., reportedly responded with a message that would send chills down any parent’s spine: “That’s a nice Caucasian baby. How much you want?”
The Situation Gets Even Darker
Like any reasonable person, a family member quickly texted back “Wrong number” and blocked the contact. Case closed, right? Wrong.
According to police, Teran wasn’t done yet. He allegedly reached out to another family member in the group chat, this time getting specific with his horrifying proposition – starting the “bid” at $500,000.
But wait, it gets worse. When the family tried calling the number to confront the situation, Teran allegedly doubled down, offering payment in either cash or Bitcoin.
In a twist that sounds like something from a horror movie, he reportedly admitted to “purchasing babies for their organs” and suggested meeting that same night.
Justice Comes Knocking
Thankfully, the family immediately contacted law enforcement, providing screenshots of the disturbing exchange.
In an ironic turn of events, investigators traced the phone to Teran, who was already cooling his heels in Bexar County Jail on an unrelated charge of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
When questioned, Teran claimed he thought the baptism invitation was “spam” – which doesn’t exactly explain why he continued messaging after being told it was a wrong number.
He’s now facing additional charges related to the prohibition of purchasing and selling human organs.
While this family’s terrifying experience ended with the suspect behind bars, it serves as a chilling reminder about the dark corners of our digital world.
What began as a celebration of new life unexpectedly exposed what authorities say could be part of something far more sinister.
Editor’s Note: This article was sourced from foxsanantonio.com, San Antonio Police Department reports and criminal investigation documents.