Police Investigate Hate Crime Angle in 'King of the Hill' Actor's Death

San Antonio Police Investigate Death of 'King of the Hill' Actor Jonathan Joss San Antonio, TX – June 7, 2025 – San Antonio police are investigating the death of Jonathan Joss, an actor known for his role in the popular animated sitcom "King of the Hill." Police Chief William McManus stated that while they are investigating whether the killing was a hate crime, "hate crime designations are determined at sentencing." This means that the investigation will focus on gathering all facts before a determination can be made on whether hate crime charges will be filed. Chief McManus emphasized the thorough nature of the ongoing investigation, stating, "Our homicide detectives are continuing to pursue every lead in this case to ensure that we understand the full picture of what led up to the senseless murder of Mr. Joss." He also noted that there were approximately 70 calls to Joss's residence over the past two years, involving various neighborhood disturbances. Some of these calls were made by Mr. Joss himself, while others were made by his neighbors. The investigation is ongoing, and police are committed to delivering a complete report to the district attorney's office for prosecution. The focus remains on establishing the full context of the events leading to Mr. Joss's death. The police department's safe and mental health units had extensive engagement with Mr. Joss to mediate conflicts and connect him with needed services.