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Police Acknowledge Hate Crime in Jonathan Joss Murder

6/8/2025

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San Antonio police have reversed their earlier stance, acknowledging that Jonathan Joss's murder may indeed be rooted in hate. Joss's husband, Tristan Kern de Gonzales, passionately argues that the shooting was driven by homophobia. The police chief recognized the distress caused by their initial statement, as the investigation uncovers troubling past conflicts marked by homophobic slurs.

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San Antonio police have reversed their earlier stance, acknowledging that Jonathan Joss's murder may indeed be rooted in hate. Joss's husband, Tristan Kern de Gonzales, passionately argues that the shooting was driven by homophobia. The police chief recognized the distress caused by their initial statement, as the investigation uncovers troubling past conflicts marked by homophobic slurs.