Police Say No Hate Crime Evidence in Joss Killing

Jonathan Joss, known for voicing John Redcorn in 'King of the Hill' and appearing in 'Parks and Recreation,' was fatally shot on June 1 outside his former San Antonio home by neighbor Sigfredo Ceja Alvarez. While Joss's husband alleged the shooting was a homophobic hate crime, San Antonio police have stated there is no evidence to support this, pointing to a history of ongoing disputes between Joss and Ceja. Police and neighbor accounts describe multiple prior conflicts and calls to authorities between the two properties, with some neighbors characterizing Joss as troubled and sometimes erratic. Joss, who had recently suffered financial hardship and the loss of his home and pets in a fire, continued working and engaging with the public until his death. Ceja has been charged with first-degree murder, released on bond under house arrest, and is awaiting legal proceedings. Tributes from celebrities and the Native American community have underscored Joss's impact on Indigenous representation in media.