HOUSTON (AP) — What prompted the deadly taking pictures of Jonathan Joss, a Native American voice actor finest recognized for his work on the animated tv collection “King of the Hill,” remained unclear on Tuesday.
Whereas Joss’ husband has claimed the one who killed the actor yelled “violent homophobic slurs” earlier than opening hearth, San Antonio police have stated they’ve discovered “no evidence whatsoever to indicate that Mr. Joss’ murder was related to his sexual orientation.” Police didn’t reply to a number of emails on Tuesday searching for extra data on the reason for the taking pictures.
Since Joss’ killing, pals, actors Joss labored with and followers have honored the actor’s reminiscence with tributes and fond remembrances.
Right here’s what to learn about Joss, his profession and his taking pictures:
Who was Joss?
Joss, 59, grew up in San Antonio and graduated from the communications and theater program at Our Girl of the Lake College in 1990.
Joss was finest often known as the voice of John Redcorn, a Native American character on the favored “King of the Hill” animated collection, which ran for 13 seasons from 1997 to 2008. A reboot of the present, which Joss had already labored on, is about to begin in August.
Joss additionally had a recurring position on the tv present “Parks and Recreation,” taking part in Chief Ken Hotate. He appeared in two episodes of the collection “Tulsa King” in 2022.
What was occurring with Joss within the months earlier than his demise?
Joss’ childhood residence, the place he nonetheless lived, burned down in January. He misplaced all his belongings and his three canine have been killed within the blaze. A GoFundMe account had been set as much as assist Joss and his husband, Tristan Kern de Gonzales, get again on their toes.
“We may have lost our home, but not our hope. We’re moving forward with love, humor, and a little elbow grease…and we’re incredibly grateful for every ounce of support,” Joss stated in a Might 14 Fb publish wherein he indicated he was in Los Angeles searching for a brand new residence.
By the top of Might, Joss was again in Texas, and on Saturday, he took half in a reside music efficiency in Austin, situated about 80 miles (130 kilometers) northeast of San Antonio.
Who’s accused of fatally taking pictures Joss?
Sigfredo Ceja Alvarez, 56, is accused by police of confronting Joss and his husband as they have been checking their mail on the burned-down residence Sunday night time.
In a press release, de Gonzales alleged that when Ceja Alvarez opened hearth, Joss pushed his husband out of the way in which and saved his life.
Ceja Alvarez was charged with homicide. Court docket data point out he was freed Monday on a $200,000 bond.
Ceja Alvarez’s legal professional, Alfonso Otero, didn’t instantly return a name or an electronic mail searching for remark.
Robert Rios, a pal of Joss’, informed TV station KSAT that Joss and Ceja Alvarez have been neighbors and the 2 had argued for years.
How is Joss being remembered by pals, actors?
Actor Chris Pratt, who labored with Joss on “Parks and Recreation,” fondly remembered the actor in an Instagram story on Monday. Each actors had additionally appeared within the 2016 remake of “The Magnificent Seven.”
“Damn. RIP Jonathan. Always such a kind dude,” Pratt wrote. “Sad to see. Prayers up. Hug your loved ones.”
In a Fb publish, San Antonio-based Our Girl of the Lake College, Joss’ alma mater, referred to as him “a trailblazer in his field. His work and advocacy have left a lasting impact, and his legacy will continue to inspire.”
“You were more than a character — you were a storyteller, a dreamer, and a force that will never be forgotten,” comic Roy Alex Gomez, who was a pal of Joss, wrote in a Fb publish.
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