In other online conversations, it was allegedly agreed that “father and daughter” would meet Barter at a Joaquin hotel. According to investigators, Barter told the undercover officer to purchase a burner phone and bring a change of clothes. The agent was further instructed to contact police upon his return to Florida and report his daughter had run away, authorities said.
“I’m not going to change my mind about this,” Barter allegedly wrote in one exchange. “I really want to do this.”
Authorities identified Barter after they subpoenaed the internet service provider used to exchange the messages, the affidavit says.
Barter was arrested by FBI agents at his home in Joaquin. The arrest was made as he was leaving to carry out his plan, the affidavit alleges. At the time of his arrest, Barter was carrying a plastic bag and a knife ― items he mentioned during an email exchange with the undercover officer, authorities said.
After being read his Miranda rights, Barter confessed to making the post on the dark web and to planning the crimes, according to the affidavit.
The Light and Champion reported Barter is a former student of Joaquin High School and attended Panola College. He formerly worked with a local ministry and as a laborer at a food processing plant, according to social media posts the outlet found.
Barter is being held at the Shelby County Jail. District Attorney Stephen Shires said Barter will not be allowed to post bond.
“This terrible incident is another reminder that parents should always remain vigilant and know what their children are doing on the network,” Shires said in a statement.
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