Jonathan Joss made headlines for his murder in June 2025. Right at the start of the month, the late 59-year-old King of the Hill voice actor was fatally shot, allegedly by a neighbor, in San Antonio, Texas. Shortly thereafter, his husband, Tristan Kern De Gonzales , claimed that Joss’ killing was a hate crime and that the newlyweds had been victims of prior homophobic attacks in the area. However, police stated that there was no evidence pointing to a homophobic motive. So, why was Joss killed?

Below, get updates on Joss’ murder investigation.

Jonathan Joss’ Acting Roles

Two of Joss’ most well-known roles were John Redcorn in King of the Hill and its upcoming revival and Chief Ken Hotate in Parks and Recreation . He had also appeared in Walker, Texas Ranger, The Wild

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