‘King of the Hill’ Voice Actor Jonathan Joss Killed in Hate ⁢Crime

‍ Updated June‍ 02, 2025

Jonathan Joss, the voice actor best known for his role as john redcorn on “King of the Hill,” died Sunday in what his husband‌ describes as ⁣a hate ‌crime. Tristan⁣ Kern ​de⁢ Gonzales ⁢issued a statement detailing the tragic events that led to the shooting.

According to de⁢ Gonzales, the couple was checking‍ mail at the site⁢ of their ‌former​ home, which had previously⁤ been ‍destroyed by arson after years of threats. They discovered a⁤ dog’s skull and harness,‍ causing them notable emotional distress. A⁤ man, later⁢ identified as sigfredo Alvarez-Cega, ​approached them and began yelling homophobic slurs before⁣ firing a gun.

Alvarez-cega was arrested​ and charged with murder.The death of Jonathan Joss, a ⁣prominent voice in the entertainment‍ industry,⁣ has⁤ sparked outrage and renewed calls for action ​against‌ hate crimes.

Joss also‍ played​ Chief‌ Ken Hotate on “Parks ‌and ​Recreation.” ‌He had recorded lines for the upcoming “King of the Hill” revival on Hulu.

“Jonathan is my husband. He gave me more love in​ our time together than most people ​ever ⁣get… He was murdered ⁤by someone who could not stand the sight of two men loving each⁤ other,” ⁤de Gonzales saeid.

What’s next

The inquiry into the shooting is ongoing. The⁣ legal proceedings against ​Sigfredo Alvarez-Cega are expected to continue ‌in the coming weeks.