King of the Hill Voice Actor Shares Harrowing Story of Arson, Threats, and Shooting

Jonathan Joss, the voice actor known for his role as John Redcorn in the popular animated series King of the Hill, recently shared a deeply personal and disturbing experience. At a season premiere event for the show's reboot, Joss bravely spoke about the arson attack on his home, which he attributes to homophobic hate. His emotional testimony was met with dismissal from the show's creators and laughter from parts of the audience. This incident, however, is only part of a larger story of harassment and threats that Joss and his husband, Tristan de Gonzalez, have faced for two years. According to de Gonzalez's statement, "We reported multiple times to law enforcement and nothing was done." The culmination of this harassment was a shooting incident where Joss was shot at while checking his mail. De Gonzalez further stated that Joss's quick thinking saved his life. The incident highlights the ongoing issue of homophobia and the need for greater protection for victims of hate crimes. The story also raises questions about the show's response to Joss's harrowing experience.