SAN ANTONIO, Texas
Members of the LGBTQ community gathered for a meeting organized by the San Antonio Police Department alongside the San Antonio Pride Organization, following the tragic murder of Joss, an openly gay man known for voicing the character John Red Corn in “King of the Hill.” This incident occurred in San Antonio on Sunday.
Breitbart Texas reported from the crime scene on Dorsey Drive and attended a community meeting on Thursday evening. San Antonio Police Chief William P. McManus faced significant criticism from attendees, who were upset by the prompt social media posts and press releases by the San Antonio Police Department, which labeled Joss’s murder as “not a hate crime.”
McManus, the chief of the San Antonio Police Department since April 2006, quickly revised the narrative in the press statements that had been released shortly after the murder. He made it the first topic during the meeting, addressing the gathered crowd:
During the community gathering, where more than 100 residents were present, McManus shared updates on the ongoing investigation. He revealed that there had been multiple calls for police services related to the Dorsey Drive location well before the murder took place. He noted, “Joss called, some were made for him.”
The situation surrounding Joss’s death raised concerns among some community members, who feel it should be classified as a hate crime. Their frustration stemmed from the premature assertion made by SAPD. Joss, found deceased near his home, had life-saving efforts attempted by emergency responders but ultimately, they were ineffective. Reports indicate a neighbor was arrested shortly after the incident.
Witnesses described how Joss had been taken to his home on that fateful Sunday and had previously suffered burns at the same location earlier in the year. Following the fire, he continued to receive mail at the property. When police arrived, they found neighbor Sigred Seja behaving aggressively toward Joss, stating he was armed and would shoot him.
Seja was subsequently arrested on murder charges, with a rifle found at the scene. Joss’s husband, Tristan Caen de Gonzalez, shared that he was present during the incident and held Joss as he passed away. Gonzalez also mentioned that they had faced harassment due to their sexual orientation.
Before the joint community meeting, Caen de Gonzalez criticized the police investigation in a Facebook post, expressing that Joss had been targeted because of a hate crime, adding he had sought help for years yet received little protection from authorities. He accused the police of insincerity, emphasizing that their current responses felt like performance rather than genuine concern.
Attendees at the meeting continued to hold McManus accountable, questioning the police’s responses to earlier reports of harassment related to Joss. McManus provided contact information for his office and the SAPD, committing to improving the department’s relationship with the LGBTQ community.
The altercation related to Joss’s murder is complicated by prior reports of erratic behavior. On the day he was killed, some neighbors filmed him pacing while appearing agitated, even brandishing a pitchfork. Videos obtained by KSAT 12 News included footage showcasing Joss’s demeanor leading up to the tragic event.
Other neighbors described Joss’s behavior as troubling in the days leading up to his death. One anonymous neighbor mentioned that Joss often engaged in bizarre activities on the streets, claiming that he behaved as if he was above the law. There were claims of previous police calls regarding his actions; however, the response was allegedly insufficient.
The crowd was vocal in their disapproval of McManus and his department but maintained a level of respect during the discussions. Tensions rose at times, particularly when various questions were directed at McManus, with some attendees expressing themselves passionately.
