Jonathan Joss‘ murder has sparked nationwide outrage over speculation that his killing was homophobic. The late King of the Hill and Parks and Recreation actor was fatally shot in San Antonio, Texas, on June 1, 2025. While San Antonio police said there is “no evidence” pointing to a hate crime, Joss’ inner circle has spoken out about the case. Now, a suspect has been named.
Below, get updates on the suspect who allegedly shot Joss and more about the investigation.
Joss was an actor best known for voicing the role of John Redcorn in King of the Hill, including its upcoming revival. He also played Chief Ken Hotate in Parks and Recreation.
‘King Of The Hill’ voice actor Jonathan Joss was murdered as the result of a homophobic hate crime, his husband says in new statement. pic.twitter.com/WhF8ctiu0J
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Additionally, Jonathan’s IMDb profile lists numerous other roles he had, including in Walker, Texas Ranger, The Wild Thornberrys, Charmed, ER, In Plain Sight, Friday Night Lights, Parks and Recreation and Tulsa King.
The suspect in Joss’ murder is a man named Sigfredo Alvarez Ceja, who was a former neighbor of Joss,’ according to Newsweek.
According to Joss’ husband, Tristan Kern De Gonzales, the actor was shot in a hate crime.
