An Idaho-based couple, Jonathan Harms, 43, and Jolene Harms, 39, are currently in custody after being accused of distributing a 277-page document, referred to as a “kill list,” which contained names of individuals they allegedly intended to murder. The list included police officers and their families among others. The couple is facing a total of 120 criminal charges, according to court documents. These charges include 20 counts each of first-degree stalking, witness intimidation in a criminal case, and witness intimidation in a civil matter.
The investigation into the Harms’ activities began in July when Boise police received reports of the couple violating protection orders. The individuals protected by these orders reportedly received a lengthy document filled with threatening language. The police claim that the document, which expressed an intention to “go, hunt, kill,” was distributed to individuals both locally and across the country.
Initially, Jonathan Harms was arrested on two counts of stalking. However, further investigation revealed that Jolene Harms had also allegedly threatened a local police officer and their family. Jolene Harms was initially arrested on charges of misdemeanor telecommunication harassment. She reportedly told the wife of the police officer that if her husband did not communicate with Jonathan Harms, their entire family would be in danger, including their children.
Jolene Harms pleaded guilty to the misdemeanor charges and was sentenced to a year of probation. However, prosecutors allege that the couple continued to discuss their purported kill list while Jonathan Harms was incarcerated on the original charges. Many of the individuals named on the list are members of a local Boise church from which the Harms’ were expelled. The church members expressed fear that the couple would act on their threats, particularly after police discovered a large collection of weapons and ammunition at the Harms’ residence.
Jonathan Harms has also allegedly claimed to be the “crown prince of heaven.” His wife is accused of sending additional threatening messages via social media between August 7 and the date of their arrest. The couple is currently being held in the Ada County Jail with a bond set at $15 million.