Trial date 'tentatively set' for man accused of murdering actor Jonathan Joss

Trial date 'tentatively set' for man accused of murdering actor Jonathan Joss by Jessica Warner Mon, November 9, 2026 at 7:50 PM 13 VIEW ALL PHOTOS The pre-trial hearing for the suspect in the 2025 shooting death of 'King of the Hill' actor Jonathan Joss takes place this morning. (PHOTOS: SBG San Antonio, Bexar County Jail) Comment on this story 0 Comment Share story Share topics: Jonathan Joss Sigfredo Ceja Alvarez Trial date Bexar County Murder charge Hate crime San Antonio King of the Hill SAN ANTONIO - A trial date has been tentatively set for the man accused of fatally shooting actor Jonathan Joss. On Nov. 4, a scheduling order filed in Bexar County Court revealed the planned trial date for Sigfredo Ceja Alvarez on May 10, 2027. Alvarez is accused of shooting Joss outside the property where the actor's South Side home once stood. He has since been charged with murder. RELATED | Trial date could soon be set in killing of ‘King of the Hill’ actor Jonathan Joss After both sides turned over affidavits from neighbors who could be used as potential witnesses in the case during a June 1 hearing, both sides worked to coordinate the proposed trial date. Joss, whose legal name was Jonathan Joss Gonzales, was best known as the voice of John Redcorn on the animated series “King of the Hill.” He also played Chief Ken Hotate on “Parks and Recreation.” Police said the shooting happened after an argument between Joss and Alvarez, who lived nearby. According to the arrest report, Alvarez admitted to the shooting when officers arrived, telling them, “I shot him.” He was taken into custody at the scene. The shooting followed years of problems at the property and between neighbors. Records showed police had been called to the area dozens of times for disturbances, welfare checks and other incidents. Joss' husband, Tristan Kern de Gonzales, previously said he believed Joss was killed in a hate crime and that the couple had faced years of harassment because of their sexual orientation. Police initially said investigators had found no evidence the shooting was connected to Joss' sexual orientation, but then-San Antonio Police Chief William McManus later said it was too early in the investigation to rule out a possible hate crime. Alvarez could face up to life in prison if convicted. Trending Family of five killed after SUV leaves wet IH-10 overpass in Seguin, parents identified Rain-slicked IH-10 in Seguin turned deadly when a Chevrolet Tahoe left an overpass near FM 725, killing a Porter family of five, including three children. FM 725 was shut for hours as police investigate. Two adults, three children killed after vehicle goes off bridge near I-10 in Seguin A single-vehicle crash near FM 725 and Interstate 10 prompted road closures in Seguin on Sunday afternoon, according to the Seguin Police Department.In a traffic alert posted to Facebook, police said at 1:30 p.m. on Fried Chicken Sandwich Day: Where to find the best deals National Fried Chicken Sandwich Day brings free and discounted sandwiches to San Antonio, with app and rewards deals from Popeyes, Wingstop, McDonald’s, Whataburger, KFC and more as chicken sandwich demand keeps rising. Highway 281 Southbound re-opened after 18-wheeler crash Highway 281 Southbound re-opened after 18-wheeler crash Gov.-elect Hinojosa wants to expand Medicaid in Texas, will need more than executive order **The headline has been edited due to character limits NEWS IN PHOTOS: " Local " 12 NEW Family sues Camp Mystic owners as wrongful-death pause lifts amid bankruptcy 13 NEW Trial date 'tentatively set' for man accused of murdering actor Jonathan Joss 4 NEW Deep dive into Mayor Jones's legislative priority amendment 4 Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones speaks on midterm election results, cost of living, ICE facility