India, Jan. 13 -- The FBI filed charges in the fire incident at the Beth Israel Congregation synagogue in Jackson, Mississippi, identifying the suspect as 19-year-old Stephen Spencer Pittman. In an affidavit filed at a Mississippi district court, the FBI revealed how they zeroed in on Pittman, including the key role of Pittman's father in his capture.

The FBI revealed that Stephen Spencer Pittman texted his father during the act of setting fire to the synagogue, shortly after the 3 a.m. on Saturday. The father, identified only as 'S.P.' in the affidavit, pleaded with his son to return home.

Pittman allegedly confessed to the crime and told his father that he was ready to face the consequences. He said, "I did my research," and admitted ...