Topline: A grand jury has indicted Sigfredo Ceja Alvarez for the murder of television actor Jonathan Joss.
Published: November 21, 2025 1:42 pm ET
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Left: Johnathan Joss, Right: Sigfredo Ceja Alvarez (via Facebook/Bexar County Sheriff’s Office)
SAN ANTONIO, TX — A Bexar County grand jury has indicted a San Antonio man on a murder charge in the fatal shooting of his neighbor, actor Jonathan Joss.
Joss, 59, was best known for voicing John Redcorn on the animated series King of the Hill. He also appeared in Parks and Recreation, True Grit, The Magnificent Seven, Tulsa King and Ray Donovan.
Joss’ career spanned decades, with his role on King of the Hill earning wide recognition during the show’s Emmy-winning run from the late 1990s into the early 2000s. He was of Comanche and White Mountain Apache descent, often drew on his heritage in his work.
Sigfredo Ceja Alvarez, 57, was indicted Nov. 17 on one count of murder, according to court records. He was initially arrested on June 1, the day of the shooting, on a first-degree murder charge, KTBC reported. Alvarez was later released on a $200,000 bond.
Police said Joss, whose legal name was Jonathan Joss Gonzales, was shot outside his home around 7 p.m. Alvarez, identified as his neighbor, allegedly fled the scene but was detained shortly afterward.
Witnesses claim seeing Alvarez and Joss arguing moments before the shooting. A police report obtained by PEOPLE states Alvarez confessed to the killing and admitted to firing a rifle at the actor.
Authorities said the confrontation followed ongoing disputes between the men. Joss’ husband, Tristan Kern de Gonzales, told PEOPLE he saw the shooting and said it capped years of threats and harassment. He alleged the actor was targeted because of his sexuality and had previously reported threats to law enforcement.
The couple’s former home had burned down three months earlier after repeated fire threats. Two days before his death, Joss spoke at the ATX TV Festival, telling the audience, “My house burned down three months ago because I’m gay.”
While Gonzales has described the killing as the result of homophobic harassment, San Antonio police told PEOPLE their investigation found “no evidence whatsoever” to classify the case as a hate crime.
Alvarez’s attorney told KSAT during an interview that his client acted in self-defense, citing Texas law. “This was leading up, unfortunately,” the attorney said . “And, as you know, people in Texas have a right not to be a victim. You have a right to self-defense.”
The indictment advances the case to trial in Bexar County court.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
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Left: Johnathan Joss, Right: Sigfredo Ceja Alvarez (via Facebook/Bexar County Sheriff’s Office)
SAN ANTONIO, TX — A Bexar County grand jury has indicted a San Antonio man on a murder charge in the fatal shooting of his neighbor, actor Jonathan Joss.
Joss, 59, was best known for voicing John Redcorn on the animated series King of the Hill. He also appeared in Parks and Recreation, True Grit, The Magnificent Seven, Tulsa King and Ray Donovan.
Joss’ career spanned decades, with his role on King of the Hill earning wide recognition during the show’s Emmy-winning run from the late 1990s into the early 2000s. He was of Comanche and White Mountain Apache descent, often drew on his heritage in his work.
Sigfredo Ceja Alvarez, 57, was indicted Nov. 17 on one count of murder, according to court records. He was initially arrested on June 1, the day of the shooting, on a first-degree murder charge, KTBC reported. Alvarez was later released on a $200,000 bond.
Police said Joss, whose legal name was Jonathan Joss Gonzales, was shot outside his home around 7 p.m. Alvarez, identified as his neighbor, allegedly fled the scene but was detained shortly afterward.
Witnesses claim seeing Alvarez and Joss arguing moments before the shooting. A police report obtained by PEOPLE states Alvarez confessed to the killing and admitted to firing a rifle at the actor.
Authorities said the confrontation followed ongoing disputes between the men. Joss’ husband, Tristan Kern de Gonzales, told PEOPLE he saw the shooting and said it capped years of threats and harassment. He alleged the actor was targeted because of his sexuality and had previously reported threats to law enforcement.
The couple’s former home had burned down three months earlier after repeated fire threats. Two days before his death, Joss spoke at the ATX TV Festival, telling the audience, “My house burned down three months ago because I’m gay.”
While Gonzales has described the killing as the result of homophobic harassment, San Antonio police told PEOPLE their investigation found “no evidence whatsoever” to classify the case as a hate crime.
Alvarez’s attorney told KSAT during an interview that his client acted in self-defense, citing Texas law. “This was leading up, unfortunately,” the attorney said . “And, as you know, people in Texas have a right not to be a victim. You have a right to self-defense.”
The indictment advances the case to trial in Bexar County court.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
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Neighbor Indicted in San Antonio Murder of ‘King of the Hill’ Actor Jonathan Joss
A grand jury has indicted Sigfredo Ceja Alvarez for the murder of television actor Jonathan Joss.
By Kate Byrd
Published: November 21, 2025 1:42 pm ET
Left: Johnathan Joss, Right: Sigfredo Ceja Alvarez (via Facebook/Bexar County Sheriff’s Office)
SAN ANTONIO, TX — A Bexar County grand jury has indicted a San Antonio man on a murder charge in the fatal shooting of his neighbor, actor Jonathan Joss.
Joss, 59, was best known for voicing John Redcorn on the animated series King of the Hill. He also appeared in Parks and Recreation, True Grit, The Magnificent Seven, Tulsa King and Ray Donovan.
Joss’ career spanned decades, with his role on King of the Hill earning wide recognition during the show’s Emmy-winning run from the late 1990s into the early 2000s. He was of Comanche and White Mountain Apache descent, often drew on his heritage in his work.
Sigfredo Ceja Alvarez, 57, was indicted Nov. 17 on one count of murder, according to court records. He was initially arrested on June 1, the day of the shooting, on a first-degree murder charge, KTBC reported. Alvarez was later released on a $200,000 bond.
Police said Joss, whose legal name was Jonathan Joss Gonzales, was shot outside his home around 7 p.m. Alvarez, identified as his neighbor, allegedly fled the scene but was detained shortly afterward.
Witnesses claim seeing Alvarez and Joss arguing moments before the shooting. A police report obtained by PEOPLE states Alvarez confessed to the killing and admitted to firing a rifle at the actor.
Authorities said the confrontation followed ongoing disputes between the men. Joss’ husband, Tristan Kern de Gonzales, told PEOPLE he saw the shooting and said it capped years of threats and harassment. He alleged the actor was targeted because of his sexuality and had previously reported threats to law enforcement.
The couple’s former home had burned down three months earlier after repeated fire threats. Two days before his death, Joss spoke at the ATX TV Festival, telling the audience, “My house burned down three months ago because I’m gay.”
While Gonzales has described the killing as the result of homophobic harassment, San Antonio police told PEOPLE their investigation found “no evidence whatsoever” to classify the case as a hate crime.
Alvarez’s attorney told KSAT during an interview that his client acted in self-defense, citing Texas law. “This was leading up, unfortunately,” the attorney said . “And, as you know, people in Texas have a right not to be a victim. You have a right to self-defense.”
The indictment advances the case to trial in Bexar County court.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
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