Archive · 5 Jun 2025
Actor Jonathan Joss' Death: Husband Alleges Hate Crime, Police Investigate
Actor Jonathan Joss, known for his role on King of the Hill, was shot and killed near his home.
His husband claims it was a hate crime motivated by years of harassment, possibly related to Joss's sexual orientation and Native American heritage.
The accused shooter, Sigfredo Ceja Alvarez, was arrested and charged with murder.
However, police initially stated that there was no evidence the killing was a hate crime.
Joss's husband disputes this, citing previous incidents and alleging the couple's complaints to law enforcement were ignored.
The investigation is ongoing.
Actor Jonathan Joss was shot and killed in San Antonio, Texas.
Joss's husband alleges the shooting was a hate crime.
The accused shooter, Sigfredo Ceja Alvarez, has been arrested and charged.
Police initially stated they found no evidence of a hate crime.
The husband claims the couple faced years of harassment, and their complaints were ignored.
- Who
- Jonathan Joss and Sigfredo Ceja Alvarez.
- What
- Jonathan Joss was shot and killed near his home.
- When
- Sunday night
- Where
- San Antonio, Texas
- Why
- Joss's husband believes it was a hate crime; police are still investigating.
Husband
Police
Motive
Husband
The husband believes the murder was motivated by hate.
Police
Police state they've found no evidence to support the husband's claim.
- Joss's Age
- 59
- Location of Incident
- San Antonio, Texas
- Accused's Charge
- First-degree murder
- Joss's Notable Role
- John Redcorn on King of the Hill
- Husband's claim of motive
- Years of alleged harassment