Michael Gledhill, 44, has been charged with murder in the fatal stabbing of veteran Hollywood actor James Handy. The attack occurred early Wednesday morning at his girlfriend's home in Tarzana, Los Angeles.
Key Takeaways
Michael Gledhill, 44, has been charged with murder in the fatal stabbing of veteran Hollywood actor James Handy at his girlfriend's home in Tarzana, Los Angeles. The attack occurred early Wednesday morning, with Gledhill flagging down officers and admitting to the crime. If convicted, he faces up to 26 years in prison.
- Michael Gledhill charged with murder in stabbing death of James Handy
- Attack occurred at girlfriend's home in Tarzana; Handy pronounced dead at hospital
- Gledhill could face up to 26 years if convicted; bail set at $2 million
- Handy known for roles in 'Jumanji,' 'Top Gun: Maverick,' and other films
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High ConsensusAll 4 publishers report consistent facts across 3 key claims.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charges | Broad Agreement | One count of murder with special allegation of using a deadly weapon | |
| Bail Amount | Broad Agreement | $2 million bail set for Gledhill | |
| 911 Call Statement | Broad Agreement | I am the son of man, I just killed the man of sin |
Charges
Broad AgreementOne count of murder with special allegation of using a deadly weapon
Bail Amount
Broad Agreement$2 million bail set for Gledhill
911 Call Statement
Broad AgreementI am the son of man, I just killed the man of sin
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The Los Angeles County District Attorney, Nathan J. Hochman, said that if convicted, Gledhill faces up to 26 years to life in prison. According to police reports and a press release from the district attorney's office, Gledhill flagged down officers near the murder scene and told them he was the person they were looking for. A 911 caller stated: "I am the son of man, I just killed the man of sin." Responding officers found Handy unconscious in the front yard with a stab wound to his chest; he was pronounced dead shortly after at a nearby hospital.
Handy, 81, had a prolific career spanning five decades in film and television. He is known for roles including an exterminator in Jumanji, the bartender Jimmy in Tom Cruise's 'Top Gun: Maverick', and supporting parts in films like Arachnophobia, Unbreakable, and Logan. He also appeared frequently on television, often portraying law enforcement characters or authority figures.
The killing marked the second high-profile celebrity stabbing death in Los Angeles in six months. In December 2023, actor-director Rob Reiner and his wife were killed at their Brentwood mansion; their son was charged with two counts of first-degree murder for those slayings.
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