Jonathan Joss Murdered: Who is Sigfredo Alvarez Ceja?

San Antonio, Texas – Actor Jonathan Joss, best known for voicing John Redcorn in King of the Hill, was shot and killed on Sunday, June 1, 2025, around 7:00 PM. He was 59 years old. Police have arrested Sigfredo Alvarez Ceja, a 56-year-old man, as the main suspect in this shocking case.

According to San Antonio police, Ceja was a former neighbor of Joss. He was taken into custody just minutes after the shooting—at 7:05 PM. He was later booked into the Bexar County Detention Center at 6:30 AM on Monday, June 2. He now faces a felony first-degree murder charge. His bond is set at $200,000.

The shooting happened outside Joss’s former home. Reports say that Joss and his husband, Tristan Kern de Gonzales, returned to the burned property to collect mail. That’s when Ceja allegedly approached them.

Tristan claims that Ceja shouted homophobic slurs before pulling out a gun and firing. In a Facebook post, he said: “He was yelling violent homophobic slurs at us. He then raised a gun from his lap and fired.”

However, San Antonio Police Department (SAPD) stated they have found no evidence so far to confirm that the killing was a hate crime. They said the investigation is still ongoing.

Who Is Sigfredo Alvarez Ceja?

Sigfredo Alvarez Ceja is a 56-year-old Texas resident. He lived near Jonathan Joss before a fire destroyed Joss’s property earlier this year. Ceja reportedly had ongoing issues with neighbors, but little is publicly known about his background.

According to police records, Ceja had no major criminal history before this arrest. Authorities are now trying to find out what led to the violent act.

Community Reaction

The death of Joss has saddened fans across the country. He was not only known for King of the Hill, but also appeared in Parks and Recreation and other shows.

His fans and the LGBTQ+ community are calling for a deeper investigation. Many want the police to re-examine the motive behind the attack.

This case is still developing.