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Jonathan Joss murder investigators consider whether actor

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Police say they are now looking into whether Jonathan Joss' sexual orientation played a role in his death after initially saying it was not a factor.

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  1. Jonathan Joss' husband claims 'King of the Hill' actor's killing was 'homophobic' attack

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    Jonathan Joss murder investigators consider whether actor

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  1. WMUR

    'King of the Hill' voice actor Jonathan Joss fatally shot outside his Texas home (opens WMUR)

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    "King of the Hill" voice actor Jonathan Joss was killed in a shooting after an argument with his neighbor on Sunday night. He was 59.

  2. Entertainment Weekly

    'Parks and Rec' actor Jonathan Joss dies in shooting at 59 (opens Entertainment Weekly)

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    'King of the Hill' and 'Parks and Recreation' star Jonathan Joss was killed in a shooting in San Antonio on June 1. He was 59.

  3. Local News 8

    Jonathan Joss, ‘King of the Hill’ and ‘Parks & Recreation’ actor, dead at 59 after shooting (opens Local News 8)

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    By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Jonathan Joss, an actor who voiced the character of John Redcorn on “King of the Hill” and appeared as Ken Hotate on “Parks and Recreation,” has died following a shooting incident, according to police in San Antonio, Texas. He was 59.

  4. Variety

    Jonathan Joss, ‘King of the Hill’ Actor, Dies in Shooting at 59 (opens Variety)

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    Jonathan Joss, 'King of the Hill' actor, dies in a shooting at 59

  5. Rolling Stone

    Jonathan Joss, 'King of the Hill' Voice Actor, Fatally Shot at 59 (opens Rolling Stone)

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    Jonathan Joss, known as the voice actor behind King of the Hill's John Redcorn, died after being fatally shot at the age of 59, according to police.

  6. The Week

    'King of the Hill' actor shot dead outside home (opens The Week)

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    Jonathan Joss was fatally shot by a neighbor who was 'yelling violent homophobic slurs,' says his husband

  7. Time

    Actor Jonathan Joss Dies at 59 (opens Time)

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    Joss, who is Native American and known for roles in 'King of the Hill' and 'Parks and Recreation,' was killed in a shooting outside his home in Texas.

  8. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    Jonathan Joss' husband claims 'King of the Hill' actor's killing was 'homophobic' attack (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

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    NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description

    Police in San Antonio say they have no evidence so far that Joss' fatal shooting was "related to his sexual orientation."

  9. New York Post

    ‘King of the Hill’ actor Jonathan Joss’ suspected killer admitted ‘I shot him’ before arrest (opens New York Post)

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    Jonathan Joss' suspected killer confessed to the crime, telling cops, "I shot him," per the police report obtained by The Post.

  10. Salon

    "They did not accept our relationship": Actor Jonathan Joss shot dead in alleged homophobic attack (opens Salon)

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    Jonathan Joss, known for voicing John Redcorn on "King of the Hill”, was killed by a neighbor this weekend.

  11. New York Post

    ‘King of the Hill’ star Jonathan Joss’ killer laughed, spewed gay slur moments before deadly shooting, husband claims (opens New York Post)

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    Jonathan Joss, 59, was gunned down near his San Antonio, Texas home on Sunday night in an attack his spouse alleges was carried out by a homophobic neighbor.

  12. New York Post

    Jonathan Joss murder investigators walk back dismissal of homophobic hate crime claims: ‘Way, way, way premature’ (opens New York Post)

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    San Antonio detectives investigating "King of the Hill" actor Jonathan Joss' murder walked back their dismissal of homophobic hate crime claims -- admitting it was "way premature" to rule the possibility out.

  13. CBS News

    Jonathan Joss murder investigators consider whether actor (opens CBS News)

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    Police say they are now looking into whether Jonathan Joss' sexual orientation played a role in his death after initially saying it was not a factor.

  14. Rolling Stone

    Jonathan Joss: Police Are Investigating Actor's Sexual Orientation as Motive in His Killing (opens Rolling Stone)

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    Police investigating the shooting death of actor Jonathan Joss have not ruled out his sexual orientation playing a role in his killing.

  15. WMUR

    Jonathan Joss’ death sparks hate crime probe (opens WMUR)

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    San Antonio police investigate whether homophobia played a role in the tragic shooting death of "King of the Hill" actor Jonathan Joss, addressing LGBTQ+ community concerns.

  16. The Guardian

    Police now say they are investigating shooting of actor Jonathan Joss as possible hate crime (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    King of the Hill actor’s husband claimed killing was due to his sexual orientation, which police initially dismissed

  17. Breitbart News

    Police Probe Whether ‘King of the Hill’ Star Jonathan Joss Being Gay Played a Role in His Killing (opens Breitbart News)

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    Investigators are looking into whether the sexual orientation of “King of the Hill” voice actor Jonathan Joss played a role in his shooting death in Texas, authorities said Thursday, walking back a previous statement about the potential motive.

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