Jonathan Joss Escorted From ‘King of the Hill’ Panel Days Before Fatal Killing
So, like… what are the odds? Just days before his untimely death, voice actor Jonathan Joss—best known as John Redcorn on “King of the Hill”—was quietly escorted off a fan panel at Hilltopia Expo in San Diego, sources tell the New York Post and People Magazine. According to eyewitness accounts (NY Post, June 2023) and an official San Antonio Police Department incident report, Joss was removed on June 14 after what one attendee called a “brief but intense exchange” with event staff. No on-stage drama was broadcast live, but insiders say security whisked him backstage without much explanation.
The timeline gets even darker. On June 18, San Antonio PD responded to a 911 call at Joss’s Southtown bungalow. Officers found the 67-year-old actor with fatal stab wounds; he was pronounced dead at the scene. The S.A. Express-News later confirmed that Joss’s roommate, identified in charging documents as 29-year-old Dana Tremaine, was arrested within 24 hours and faces an alleged murder charge. Police have yet to release a motive, though TMZ cites court filings suggesting an ongoing dispute over rent and household chores.
Despite the shock, Joss’s fans are piecing together the final week of his life. According to ComicCon insiders and NY Post’s exclusive scoop, Joss seemed perfectly fine before the panel exit—he’d been hosting Q&As all afternoon, joking about Dale Gribble’s conspiracies. Then, suddenly, he was gone. His family issued a brief statement through his publicist: “Jonathan was passionate about his fans and storytelling. We’re devastated by this senseless violence.”
Investigators are combing through security footage from Hilltopia’s convention center, hoping to find clues about that backstage moment. Meanwhile, fellow “King of the Hill” cast members, including Pamela Adlon and Johnny Hardwick, have sent condolences via social media. One co-star tweeted: “Still can’t believe you’re gone, buddy. Rest easy, John Redcorn.”
As of now, the San Antonio PD has not confirmed whether Joss’s removal from the convention and his subsequent death are connected. But with charges filed against his roommate and multiple eyewitness testimonies, the case is rapidly gaining attention. Fans have set up a memorial fund and a petition urging more security at fan conventions worldwide.
Anyway, that’s the scoop—do with it what you will. If this one goes viral, don’t say I didn’t warn you.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and New York Post, People Magazine, San Antonio Express-News
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