Texas man indicted in taking pictures demise of “King of the Hill” voice actor Jonathan Joss

Jonathan Joss Shooting: Texas Man Indicted for Murder

A grand jury in Texas has indicted Sigfredo Ceja Alvarez, 57, on a murder charge for the killing of “King of the Hill” voice actor Jonathan Joss. The incident occurred on June 1, when Ceja Alvarez allegedly confronted Joss and his husband while they were checking their mail at their San Antonio home. Joss’ husband, Tristan Kern de Gonzales, claimed that the perpetrator yelled “violent homophobic slurs” before opening fire.

The investigation into the shooting is ongoing, and it is unclear whether Joss’ killing will be considered a hate crime. The San Antonio Police Department has not commented on whether Joss’ sexual orientation played a role in the shooting, and the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office has declined to comment on the matter. However, Joss’ husband has stated that the killer used homophobic slurs during the incident.

Candles, flowers, and notes make up make-shift memorial for voice actor Jonathan Joss who was recently killed, Tuesday, June 3, 2025, in San Antonio.
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Ceja Alvarez allegedly confessed to the crime, saying “I shot him” as he was being detained, according to a police report. His attorneys have denied that he made any homophobic statements, and Ceja Alvarez remains free on a $200,000 bond. The grand jury returned the indictment on Monday, and the case is ongoing.

Background and Investigation

Joss and Ceja Alvarez were neighbors and had a history of arguments, according to a friend of Joss. The two men had previously faced off armed with weapons, but the confrontations had not turned violent until the shooting. The San Antonio Police Department initially stated that there was no evidence indicating the shooting was related to Joss’ sexual orientation, but later walked back that statement, saying it was “premature” and that the investigation was ongoing.

The district attorney’s office has stated that Ceja Alvarez is charged with murder, which is the most serious charge applicable to this crime under Texas law. If convicted, a hate crime enhancement could be applied during sentencing. Joss was a well-known voice actor, best known for his role as John Redcorn on the animated series “King of the Hill,” which ran for 13 seasons from 1997 to 2008. He also had recurring roles on other TV shows, including “Parks and Recreation” and “Tulsa King.”

In this image taken from video, Jonathan Joss, an actor best known for his voice work on the animated television series “King of the Hill,” talks to reporters following a fire at his San Antonio, Texas, home on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025.
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