A couple in Idaho now faces more than 100 criminal charges after authorities allege they published a violent religious manifesto containing a “kill list” aimed at judges, police officers, bankers, other citizens, and even their own family members, according to multiple reports.
Jonathan and Jolene Harms are facing a total of 120 counts, according to the Idaho Statesman, WLTX, and KIVI. The charges include 20 counts each of stalking, witness intimidation in a criminal case, and witness intimidation in a civil case. Jonathan, 43, and Jolene, 39, are both listed as defendants.
Many of the individuals named on the alleged “kill list” were reportedly members of the couple’s former Table Rock Church, which had excommunicated them earlier this year. According to a probable cause statement from the Boise Police Department, Jonathan had displayed “escalating behavior” toward other church members.
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Authorities said Jonathan emailed the 277-page manifesto to church leaders on July 10. Prosecutors alleged last week in court that the document contained threats against dozens of people and included instructions to “Go. Hunt. Kill,” according to WLTX.
Jonathan was arrested at the couple’s home two days after sending the manifesto, the Statesman reported. Police said they found a “substantial amount” of firearms and ammunition at the residence.
Following her husband’s arrest, authorities claim Jolene sent “threatening” text messages to a police officer’s wife, stating, “seriously, I’m going to kill your children” during the ongoing investigation.
Ada County Jail records reviewed by PEOPLE show both Jonathan and Jolene remain in custody. Jolene is being held on a $15 million bond, while Jonathan is being held on $30 million.
