US EditionPolice consider whether ‘King of the Hill’ actor’s sexual orientation played a role in his killing
- Jonathan Joss, a Native American actor known for voicing John Redcorn on King of the Hill, was fatally shot outside his San Antonio home on June 3, 2025.
- The shooting followed multiple disputes with neighbors, including alleged homophobic harassment and a January fire that burned down Joss's home, with police responding to about 70 calls in two years.
- Sigfredo Ceja Alvarez, a 56-year-old neighbor, was charged with murder after confronting Joss and his husband while they checked their mail on the night of the shooting.
- The police chief of San Antonio acknowledged that an earlier dismissal of a hate crime motive was premature and confirmed that investigators are still looking into whether the victim’s sexual orientation was a factor in the case.
- Joss's death prompted tributes from colleagues and friends, while authorities continue their investigation, noting that a homophobic motive could affect sentencing under Texas law.
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San Antonio Police Chief Walks Back Statement That Jonathon Joss’ Murder Wasn’t A Hate Crime
San Antonio Police Chief William McManus walked back statements he previously made about his department finding “no evidence whatsoever” that actor Jonathan Joss’ death was a hate crime.Social media and mainstream media lit up following the death of the “King of the Hill” voice actor on Sunday. At first, news reports were saying that the Texas native was shot following a dispute with his neighbor. Soon after, a man claiming to be Joss’ husband s…
San Antonio police were 'premature' in saying Jonathan Joss' murder wasn't a hate crime, police chief says
"We issued a statement the day after Jonathan Joss' murder that was way, way, way premature. Shouldn't have done it," Police Chief William McManus said.
Police chief regrets saying actor’s death wasn’t a hate crime: ‘Way too soon’
Just two days after actor Jonathan Joss was fatally shot on Sunday, June 1, the San Antonio Police Department issued a statement noting that they’d found “no evidence whatsoever” to indicate that his murder was a hate crime. Now, SAPD Police Chief William McManus is walking back that update.
Texas police are investigating the murder of 59-year-old actor Jonathan Joss, known for his roles in TV series such as "Daddy's Hill" and "Parks and Recreation," as a possible hate crime. They confirmed this on Thursday. They had previously said they had found "no evidence whatsoever" that the actor's murder was related to his sexual orientation.
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