New details emerge about Richmond real estate agent who died in Henrico jail

A newly obtained criminal complaint reveals new details about why a Richmond real estate agent, who later died in jail, was arrested on conspiracy to commit murder charges.

Michael Barrett, 45, was found injured in his cell at Henrico Jail West on Sunday afternoon after it "appeared he had harmed himself," Henrico police said.

Barrett was transported to the hospital with life-threatening injuries, where he later died.

A court document indicated the conspiracy charge had since been dismissed due to Barrett's death by suicide.

Barrett was arrested Friday after being identified as a suspect through a joint investigation involving the Richmond Police Department and the FBI Violent Crimes Task Force.

"Evidence gathered as part of this investigation resulted in Henrico Police obtaining warrants of conspiracy to commit a felony and solicitation of a crime against Mr. Barrett," a Henrico Police spokesperson said.

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