San Antonio Police Investigate Joss Murder: Hate Crime Allegations Surface

San Antonio Police Investigate Joss Murder: Hate Crime Allegations Surface San Antonio, TX – The death of Jonathan Joss is under investigation, with conflicting accounts emerging about the nature of the crime. While San Antonio Police Department (SAPD) claims there's no evidence of a hate crime, the victim's husband paints a different picture. Joss's husband alleges a history of threats and homophobic abuse from a neighbor, Sigfredo Ceja Alvarez. He describes the harrowing discovery of their burned-down home and their dog's skull left in plain sight. "We saw the skull of one of our dogs laid out with its harness," he stated, recounting the scene before the attack. The neighbor, Alvarez, is now charged with murder. The SAPD maintains that their investigation has found no evidence linking the murder to Joss's sexual orientation. However, the husband's account raises serious questions about the thoroughness of the investigation and the potential for bias. The case highlights the ongoing challenges in investigating and prosecuting hate crimes. The community awaits further investigation and transparency from the SAPD.