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17 hours ago
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San Antonio Police Walk Back 'Premature' Insistence That Jonathan Joss' Killing Was Not A Hate Crime, Say Investigation Is Ongoing
The San Antonio Police Department has walked back its insistence that there was 'no evidence' to suggest King of the Hill actor Jonathan Joss' killing was motivated by homophobia. Police Chief Bill McManus said Thursday that it had been 'way, way, way premature' for the department to issue a statement earlier this week dispelling the idea that the murder was a hate crime, after Joss' husband Tristan Kern de Gonzales detailed the events that preceded the shooting, saying it was the result of repeated and 'openly homophobic' harassment. More from Deadline 'King Of The Hill' Actor Jonathan Joss' Husband Says Fatal Shooting Came After "Openly Homophobic" Harassment & Home Arson 'King Of The Hill' Casts Toby Huss As Voice Of Dale Gribble 'King Of The Hill' Revival Gets Hulu Premiere Date; First Look 'We understand that many in the LGBTQ+ community are feeling anxious and concerned. A lot of it has to do with that premature statement that we released, and again, I own that. We shouldn't have done it,' McManus said during a press conference Thursday. 'The loss of Jonathan Joss was tragic and most heavily felt by the LGBTQ+ community.' Joss was shot and killed Sunday near his San Antonio home. A suspect, Sigfredo Alvarez Ceja, 56, was located and eventually booked for murder, according to the police. McManus said the investigation is ongoing, and the department is taking the hate crime allegations seriously. In Texas, defendants are not charged separately for a hate crime. Instead, prosecutors can seek penalty enhancements if evidence can prove the defendant's actions were motivated by bias or prejudice against a protected class. 'Our homicide detectives are continuing to pursue every lead in this case to ensure that we understand the full picture of what led up to the senseless murder of Mr. Joss,' McManus continued. 'We're committed to delivering a thorough and complete investigation to file with the District Attorney's office for prosecution.' The San Antonio Police Department is also working with the fire department to better understand the active investigation surrounding the fire at Joss' home in January, McManus said. In his statement earlier this week, Kern de Gonzales wrote that their home 'was burned down after over two years of threats from people in the area who repeatedly told us they would set it on fire.' 'We reported these threats to law enforcement multiple times and nothing was done,' the statement read. So far, police have not responded to that allegation, though McManus did also say Thursday that the department is investigating around 70 calls made to law enforcement over the last two years 'involving various neighborhood-type disturbances' between Joss and his neighbors. Joss, a native of San Antonio, had worked steadily as an actor since the mid-1990s, first appearing in the Luke Perry rodeo movie 8 Seconds. He worked in several TV movies and had an six-episode arc in the series Walker, Texas Ranger. His later TV credits includes Friday Night Lights, The League, Ray Donovan, In Plain Sight and Parks & Recreation. He appeared in 34 episodes of King of the Hill, according to IMDb, and also voiced the John Redcorn character in the King of the Hill video game. It was one of several video game credits that also included voice work in Red Dead Redemption, The Walking Dead: Michonne, Days Gone, Cyberpunk 2077 and Wasteland 3. Best of Deadline 'Stick' Soundtrack: All The Songs You'll Hear In The Apple TV+ Golf Series 'Nine Perfect Strangers' Season 2 Release Schedule: When Do New Episodes Come Out? 'Stick' Release Guide: When Do New Episodes Come Out?
Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Jonathan Joss of ‘King of the Hill' fame passes away: A look at his net worth and the legacy he leaves behind
Actor Jonathan Joss , who was well known for voicing the character of John Redcorn in the series 'King Of The Hill', recently passed away. The actor was shot and killed on Sunday in San Antonio, Texas. Know more about the actor's legacy as well as his net worth. Jonathan Joss shot and murdered According to a report from TMZ, the actor had been involved in an argument with his neighbour at the time. It had escalated quickly as said neighbour had pulled out his gun and shot Jonathan, fatally wounding him, which resulted in his death. The actor passed away on the scene, even though paramedics quickly arrived and had tried to revive the actor. Jonathan Joss's net worth and the legacy he leaves behind The beloved actor leaves behind a net worth of approximately 1 million dollars. As per reports from eBiographyPost, the actor had a large estimate of net worth in his name, citing his successful career. Another factor beyond his acting credits that contributed to his overall net worth was his merchandise. Joss operated his own website where the actor sold his business products. Joss was also involved in entrepreneurship and had started his very own business as well. The famous voice actor was known for starting and selling his own line of personalised spice rubs. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Memperdagangkan CFD Emas dengan salah satu spread terendah? IC Markets Mendaftar Undo Joss leaves behind an extensive legacy in the form of some of the best films and shows in the entertainment industry. Over the span of almost 32 years, Jonathan Joss managed to make his mark in the industry. He was at a time one of the most sought-after voice actors in the industry and has credits in a lot of films, TV shows and video games. Some of his most notable works include '8 Seconds', 'Christmas in the Clouds', 'Johnson Family Vacation', 'The Magnificent Seven', 'The Forever Purge', 'The Wild Thornberrys', 'Justice League Unlimited', 'Comanche Moon', 'The League', 'Parks and Recreation', and ' Ray Donovan'. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Time Magazine
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time Magazine
‘Terrible Tragedy': Native American Actor Jonathan Joss, of King of the Hill and Parks and Recreation, Killed in Shooting at 59
Actor Jonathan Joss, best known for his portrayal of Native American characters in television and film, died at age 59 after being shot near his home in Texas on Sunday. Police were reportedly dispatched to a shooting in progress along Dorsey Drive in San Antonio at around 7 p.m. and, upon arrival, found a wounded Joss near the road. San Antonio police said in a statement that officers 'attempted life-saving measures' until the arrival of paramedics, who eventually pronounced Joss dead. Tristan Kern de Gonzales, Joss' husband after the pair married earlier this year on Valentine's Day, confirmed the actor's death to the Associated Press. De Gonzales posted a statement on Facebook after Joss' death, saying that the two were checking the mail at a former residence when the shooting happened. 'That home was burned down after over two years of threats from people in the area who repeatedly told us they would set it on fire,' the statement said. 'We reported these threats to law enforcement multiple times and nothing was done.' While living there, they regularly experienced 'openly homophobic' harassment, he claimed. Joss had told local news in January, after the 'house [he] grew up in' had been burned down while he and his partner were away, was 'vandalized.' In addition to damaging the property, the fire reportedly killed three of Joss' dogs. Joss' husband said in the statement after Joss' death that a man approached them while they were checking for mail at the former home and began yelling 'violent homophobic slurs' at them before raising a gun and firing. 'Jonathan and I had no weapons,' de Gonzales said. 'We were not threatening anyone. We were grieving. We were standing side by side. When the man fired Jonathan pushed me out of the way. He saved my life.' 'He was murdered by someone who could not stand the sight of two men loving each other,' de Gonzales said. San Antonio police said in a statement: 'Despite online claims of this being a hate crime, currently the investigation has found no evidence to indicate that the Mr. Joss's murder was related to his sexual orientation.' The statement added: 'SAPD investigators handle these allegations very seriously and have thoroughly reviewed all available information. Should any new evidence come to light, the suspect will be charged accordingly,' Authorities arrested Sigfredo Ceja Alvarez, 56, and charged him with first-degree murder, according to county records. TMZ reported that Joss and his neighbor had experienced 'both verbal and physical fights in the past' and 'tensions between the two men had been building for years.' Joss began his acting career in 1994 with roles in episodes of Walker, Texas Ranger, as well as in movies like 8 Seconds, according to his IMDB page. In both the 1996 miniseries Dead Man's Walk and 2008 miniseries Comanche Moon, based on the Western novels by Larry McMurtry, Joss portrayed the character Kicking Wolf. Joss, who is of Apache and Comanche descent, said in 2008, 'I loved how Kicking Wolf wasn't your typical stoic Native American. He was allowed to smile and add some humor to the story.' Joss went on to play Ken Hotate, the comical and clever tribal leader of the fictional Wamapoke people, in five episodes of NBC sitcom Parks and Recreation between 2011 and 2015. 'He is so funny,' fellow show actor Aubrey Plaza told San Antonio local news in 2014. 'His relationship with Leslie Knope [Amy Poehler] is one of the funniest dynamics because of how weird their exchanges are. Jonathan is a really talented improviser. He's always making us crack up.' In a statement to People on Monday, Parks and Recreation co-star Nick Offerman said of Joss' death: 'The cast has been texting together about it all day and we're just heartbroken. Jonathan was such a sweet guy and we loved having him as our Chief Ken Hotate. A terrible tragedy.' Perhaps Joss' most famous acting credit was voicing the character John Redcorn in animated sitcom King of the Hill, which aired on Fox for 13 seasons from 1997 to 2009. He took over the role from Victor Aaron in the show's second season after Aaron died in a car accident. A reboot of King of the Hill is scheduled to premiere in August, and Joss had reportedly already begun recording lines for it. Just days before his death, Joss appeared at a panel about the reboot in Austin, Texas, on May 30, where he spoke from the audience after expressing disappointment on social media in April for not being invited to speak on the panel. 'This show was a part of my life for many years. That character, that voice, that story … they were my home, my pride, my connection to something bigger than myself,' Joss posted on Facebook on April 21. 'To not be invited felt like being shut out of a place I helped build.' In an update about a week later, he posted: 'I heard back from Disney, and while the King of the Hill panel will be focusing on series regulars, I truly appreciate them taking the time to reach out to me personally. It means a lot.' At the event on Friday, video on social media showed, Joss took to a microphone in the crowd and said: 'I'm an actor. I see a mic; I use it. I see a wrong; I make it right.' He went on to say, seemingly of his character and himself, 'For Johnny, he gave you guys a character because he is that character, he is that person.' Joss was reportedly escorted by security from the event. 'Jonathan Joss brought King of the Hill's 'John Redcorn' to life for over a dozen seasons, including in the upcoming revival,' Mike Judge, Greg Daniels, and Saladin Patterson said in a statement on Monday, according to Variety. 'His voice will be missed at 'King of the Hill,' and we extend our deepest condolences to Jonathan's friends and family.' While a GoFundMe drive set up by a fan to support Joss and his husband after the burning down of their home in January has begun to receive more donations since the news of Joss' death, a message posted to Joss' Facebook account seemingly from de Gonzalez said: 'There's not a need to donate to the gofundme. But I want everyone to remember the joy and love Jonathan has brought and will continue to bring forever. … Instead of donating Jonathan and I would both rather you spread the word about the consistent injustice done to him, to us, and to our dogs. We had so many beautiful plans for the future.'
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘King Of The Hill' Actor Jonathan Joss Killed In Shooting In San Antonio
Jonathan Joss, who voiced John Redcorn on multiple seasons of Fox's animated series King of the Hill, was shot and killed Sunday in San Antonio, police have confirmed. Police say Joss, 59, was found shot near a roadway after officers were dispatched to the scene of a shooting in progress in the early evening hours. Police attempted life-saving measures, but paramedics pronounced Joss deceased. More from Deadline 2025 Deaths Photo Gallery: Hollywood & Media Obituaries 'King Of The Hill' Revival Gets Hulu Premiere Date; First Look 'King Of The Hill' Casts Toby Huss As Voice Of Dale Gribble A suspect, Sigfredo Alvarez Ceja, 56, was located and eventually booked for murder, according to the police. The investigation is ongoing. Joss, a native of San Antonio, had worked steadily as an actor since the mid-1990s, first appearing in the Luke Perry rodeo movie 8 Seconds. He worked in several TV movies and had an six-episode arc in the series Walker, Texas Ranger. His later TV credits includes Friday Night Lights, The League, Ray Donovan, In Plain Sight and Parks & Recreation. He appeared in 34 episodes of King of the Hill, according to IMDb, and also voiced the John Redcorn character in the King of the Hill video game. It was one of several video game credits that also included voice work in Red Dead Redemption, The Walking Dead: Michonne, Days Gone, Cyberpunk 2077 and Wasteland 3. On the film side, he appeared in the Coen brothers' True Grit, Antoine Fuqua's The Magnificent Seven and 2021's The Forever Purge. Most recently, he played Bad Face on Paramount+'s Tulsa King. Best of Deadline 2025 TV Series Renewals: Photo Gallery 2025 TV Cancellations: Photo Gallery 2025 Deaths Photo Gallery: Hollywood & Media Obituaries
Yahoo
10-03-2025
- Yahoo
Heartfelt farewell: Marshallville's Reed Hostetler was family man and 'farm boy at heart'
A Marshallville family and his community are mourning the loss of a devoted father, loving husband and son and "a farm boy at heart." Stefan Reed Hostetler, 31, died in an accident Wednesday, March 5, at the family dairy farm along Fulton Road. According to a information from the Marshallville Police Department, he drowned in a manure pit after the tractor he was on tipped over. His brothers, Aidan Hostetler and Lee Hostetler, acted quickly in an attempt to save him. 'They desperately tried to save Reed Hostetler,' said Robyn Baer Hostetler, Reed's mother, on Monday. 'They were very smart about it. They tried. … I think Lee maybe wanted to go after him, but Aidan wouldn't let him.' She said a tractor was used to try to find him in the manure lagoon. 'By that time, the EMTs came," said his mother, who was in South Carolina when they got the call about the accident. As they made the long drive home, she found solace in the support from the community. 'I think there were 40 people stationed at my mom's house, praying, 40 or more actually,' she said. 'I know there were quite a few people with Abby at the hospital praying.' Reed Hostetler was the husband of Abby and father to their three children, Baer, Clarie and Ax. His life revolved around the dairy farm, where he worked alongside his parents, as well as his siblings and wife. 'All my kids stayed at the farm,' Robyn Baer Hostetler said. 'Every day we come in and we all sit at the dining room table for lunch at a 12-foot table, and we fill it up.' For Reed Hostetler, family meals were more than a break from work. They were a time to reconnect. 'After we would eat, they would all get on the floor, wrestle around, play, have just some good family time. And that was extremely special to him," his mother said. Beyond the farm, Reed Hostetler was ambitious and adventurous. He hiked the entire Appalachian Trail, rode bulls, a passion sparked by the 1994 movie" 8 Seconds," and spent months doing mission work in Thailand. 'Most people go there and fall in love with the children,' Robyn Baer Hostetler said. 'But the children all fell in love with him.' From the moment word got out about Reed Hostetler's death the family was surrounded by friends and neighbors, and even strangers who stepped in to help in countless ways. 'Reed Hostetler was a farm boy at heart, and he would also really enjoy probably his celebration of life being here,' Robyn Baer Hostetler said. 'I had a team of people show up. … They just took care of it. They just cleaned that barn.' Others arrived to fix the driveways and bring food for the farm crew. 'The amount of community in every aspect. It is overwhelming to be just so loved and supported. I just want to tell them, thank you," she said. Reed Hostetler was a devoted father, a loyal friend and a man of deep faith. 'We know without a doubt Reed Hostetler is in the presence of Jesus,' his family wrote in his obituary. 'And even though our hearts hurt, we know God is still good.' Visitation will be held 3-6 p.m. Tuesday at L&R Dairy Farm, 12599 Fulton Road, Marshallville, which he co-owned. The funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the farm with Pastor Ryan Klotzle officiating. Support for the family can be sent to their GoFundMe. This article originally appeared on The Daily Record: Reed Hostetler died at Marshallville farm after tractor tipped over
