Family Accidentally Adds Stranger To Chat Group, Gets $500K Offer To Buy Their Baby For Its Organs

A shocking case in Texas has seen a 21-year-old man accused of offering a family half a million dollars (£400,000) to take their baby for the purpose of organ harvesting. The disturbing allegations have raised concerns about digital communication privacy and the lengths some individuals may go to exploit it.

Jose Israel Teran was initially arrested for allegedly shooting a truck driver in the leg during a severe road rage incident. However, as reported by KSTAT-TV, an affidavit revealed another alarming accusation. Teran was reportedly added to a family group chat by mistake last year due to a phone number reassignment.

How Teran Gained Access

An uncle in the family had changed their number, and the old number was reassigned to Teran. This gave him unintended access to the group chat, where members were discussing plans for the baptism of a nine-month-old baby. It was during these discussions that Teran's alleged behaviour took a sinister turn.

According to the affidavit, Teran posted a message in the group chat, saying: "That's a nice Caucasian baby. How much do you want?" When informed that he was in the wrong group, he reportedly persisted, stating: "Are you not interested in selling? I'm willing to start the bid at $500,000 (£400,000)."

The situation escalated further when the baby's father called Teran to confront him. During the call, Teran allegedly claimed he was in the business of buying babies to sell their organs, offering to pay in cash or bitcoin.

Personal Details Compromised

Adding to the gravity of the allegations, Teran reportedly gained access to the family's home address and the location of the baptism, as this information had been shared in the group chat. When questioned by police, Teran claimed he believed the chatroom was spam.

Bexar County Jail records show that Teran has been charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and the purchase/sale of human organs. These charges highlight the severity of the allegations and have sparked widespread concern about online safety and the misuse of digital platforms.

Broader Context

While the full background of Teran is currently unknown, it is difficult not to read this case without thinking of one of Donald Trump's more memorable quotes, made during his first campaign to be president in 2016:

"When Mexico sends its people, they're not sending their best. They're not sending you [points to the crowd]. They're not sending you [points to the crowd again]. They're sending people that have lots of problems, and they're bringing those problems with us. They're bringing drugs. They're bringing crime. They're rapists. And some, I assume, are good people."

This chilling case serves as a grim reminder of the risks associated with digital communication and the dangers of unintended interactions. As investigations continue, the authorities are working to uncover the full extent of Teran's alleged activities and ensure justice is served.