Idaho Couple Sent 277-Page ‘Kill List’ Targeting Police and Church Members, Held on $15M Bond
BOISE, ID – An Idaho couple is facing more than 120 criminal charges after police say they mailed a 277-page “kill list” that instructed recipients to “go, hunt, kill” — targeting local police officers, their families, and members of a church that had excommunicated them. Both are now being held on $15 million bond each.
Shocking Discovery of 277-Page Threats
According to prosecutors, Jonathan Harms, 43, and Jolene Harms, 39, sent the disturbing document to multiple people across the country. The list allegedly included the names of officers, their spouses, and church members, with graphic instructions calling for violence and murder.
Police began investigating in July 2025 after reports surfaced that the couple had violated protective orders and distributed the threats.
Weapons Cache and Criminal Charges
When police arrested the Harmses, investigators seized a large collection of weapons and ammunition from their home.
Both are charged with dozens of counts, including:
- First-degree stalking
- Witness intimidation in both civil and criminal cases
- Other related felony counts tied to the distribution of the hit list
In total, prosecutors filed around 120 charges.
Community and Church Members ‘Terrified’
Authorities confirmed many of the people targeted were members of a Boise-area church that had excommunicated the couple.
Victims described being terrified, with one saying: “We were frankly terrified that this could turn into violence at any moment.”
Court records also show Jolene allegedly sent direct text threats to an officer’s wife, including: “If your husband doesn’t talk to Jonathan Harms, your whole family is going to die.”
Held on $15 Million Bond Each
Jonathan and Jolene Harms are currently being held in the Ada County Jail with bond set at $15 million each. Prosecutors say the investigation is ongoing as they continue to review evidence and interview potential victims named in the documents.
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