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Who is Joseph Morris? YouTuber exposed for FAKING audio clip of Idaho murder victim screaming

YouTuber Joseph Morris allegedly fabricated the video and uploaded it on his channel with over 270,000 subscribers

MOSCOW, IDAHO: Internet sleuths have been active ever since the investigation into the quadruple murder of University of Idaho students. Kaylee Goncalves, 21; Madison Mogen, 21; Xana Kernodle, 20; and Ethan Chapin, 20, were found stabbed to death on Sunday, November 13. Almost a month into the investigation, the police are yet to find a suspect. Due to the standstill investigation, many people are making their own theories. YouTuber Joseph Morris shared a clip allegedly acquired from the neighbor of the house located at King Road but he has allegedly been exposed as fake. 

YouTuber Joseph Morris allegedly fabricated a video and uploaded it on his channel with over 270,000 subscribers. The video, which now seems to be deleted, claimed that a neighbor shared an audio recording of the moment the victims were getting murdered. However, YouTuber iCkEdMeL has exposed it to be allegedly fake as he uploaded a counter-video revealing how the audio which says, "Stop it! Leave me alone!" was fabricated. He explained how the audio was taken from another YouTuber's video, breathing sounds were added separately, and how the audio was allegedly edited to make it sound as if it was coming from a distance.

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iCkEdMeL revealed how the audio was taken from a YouTube channel called, Jewel Rancid Live, from a video where Jewel, along with a man, is live streaming but the situation gets out of control and Jewel quickly becomes a victim of domestic abuse. However, even Jewel has claimed that Morris allegedly used her audio in one of his videos. Hours after iCkEdMeL exposed Morris, Jewel uploaded an Unlisted video titled, 'Joseph Morris used audio from my live streams $3 TTS $5 media'.

Who is Joseph Morris?

Joseph Morris has more than 270,000 subscribers and according to his bio, he's a private investigator. His YouTube biography reads, "SPECULATION WARNING Private Investigator based in Orange County, California! I speculate on trending news and offer my opinion for entertainment purposes. The latest on all your favorite hot topics. Be sure to like, comment and subscribe!" He has been on YouTube since 2012 and covers every breaking story with a shocking claim. 

Previously, he has been reportedly called out for making over-the-top theories during the Gabby Petito case. He reportedly posted on TikTok claiming that Brian Laundrie came live on Instagram and he was on a ship. In the TikTok clip, which was dissected by YouTuber Popcorned Planet, Morris said, "Gabby Petito's fiancée, Brian Laundrie, had his Instagram account allegedly go live and broadcasted a couple seconds of what appeared to be a boat on the water, allegedly calling off the FBI search in Florida," as per The Sun.

People react to Joseph Morris' fake claims

One angry user wrote, "If he does this just for $ on YouTube, he should be charged! This is exactly what Moscow Police don’t need to be chasing down! I hope they go after him." Another user tweeted, "@NewsNation @CNN @CityofMoscowId please spread awareness - Joseph Morris faking audio & altering news stories related to UI murders, faking “evidence” for clicks & views. This should not be legal. Victims’ family should NOT have to deal with this. Hold him accountable." One more user wrote, "not a good thing to do when youre surrounded by sleuths. thanks @iCkEdMeL"

One user tweeted, "There should be consequences for such activity. If someone deliberately & knowingly shares such content that should be a crime. Well done to all the good people & a big boo to those that do bad" Another user wrote, "Morris will stop at nothing to try and make himself relevant. He's created crap before, but this is so dangerous. Things like this can derail the entire case, could result in a murderer walking free. He needs to be stopped." One more user wrote, "So obvious it’s fake, you wouldn’t say leave me alone if your getting stabbed to death!!!!!!"

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