A Texas man who was arrested earlier this month for a road rage shooting is facing additional criminal charges for allegedly trying to purchase an infant for $500,000.
KENS reported that a woman sent a group text to her family in December regarding her baby’s upcoming baptism. Jose Teran Jr., 21, allegedly responded minutes later asking how much she wanted for the “nice Caucasian baby.”
The mother and family were unaware of the number Teran allegedly used to send the messages. The mother blocked the number, but the family reported the follow-up messages to authorities.
“Are you not interested in selling? I’m willing to start the bid at 500k,” a message read, per KENS.
The baby’s father reportedly called the number and spoke to Teran — who expressed his interest in buying his child and asked if he would like to be paid in cash or bitcoin. He allegedly also mentioned that he purchases babies to harvest their organs.
Police eventually linked the phone number to Teran — who was already incarcerated for an unrelated shooting that transpired on Interstate 35 on January 6. The San Antonio Express-News reported that Teran pulled out a gun and shot a semi-truck driver in the leg.
Regarding December’s incident, Teran allegedly told police he believed the initial message was spam. However, he could not explain why he continued responding to the messages even after the mother told him he had the wrong number, according to The San Antonio Express-News.
Teran remains jailed on charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and purchase/sale of human organs.
[Feature Photo: Jose Teran Jr./Bexar County Sheriff’s Office]
