The murder of actor James Handy: the son of his girlfriend arrested
5 june 2026 в 18:37
The death of actor James Handy has shocked the film industry after the Los Angeles police reported the arrest of his girlfriend’s son, Michael Gledhill, on suspicion of murdering Handy. The deceased 81-year-old actor, known for the film «Top Gun: Maverick», - was stabbed in his home in Los Angeles on June 3, 2026.
Who is Gledhill and what are his motives for the alleged murder of Handy? Here’s what we know about Gledhill and the case so far.
The police did not disclose the name of Handy’s girlfriend in their statement, and her identity remains unknown.
Gledhill is a 44-year-old man from the Tarzana area of Los Angeles. As mentioned, he is the son of Handy’s girlfriend and a suspect in his murder.
Gledhill was arrested by the Los Angeles police on suspicion of murder and taken to Van Nuys jail, where he was charged with homicide. His bail was set at $ 2 million.
According to a press release, the Los Angeles police responded to a 911 call on June 3, 2026. The caller informed authorities: «I am the son of the man, I just killed a man of sin».
The Los Angeles police also noted in the press release that Gledhill «stopped the nearest officers, informing them that he was the one they were looking for».
«The suspect resides at this address with his mother, who is the victim’s girlfriend», - the police added. «Detectives believe this is an isolated incident and that there is no threat to public safety».
Since Gledhill is the son of Handy’s girlfriend, they likely crossed paths many times. According to the New York Post, Gledhill lives in a house in Los Angeles with his mother.
The Los Angeles police reported that Handy was stabbed in the chest and that Gledhill took responsibility. In his 911 call, he told authorities: «I am the son of the man, I just killed a man of sin».
The motives behind the stabbing of Handy remain unclear
Who is Gledhill and what are his motives for the alleged murder of Handy? Here’s what we know about Gledhill and the case so far.
The police did not disclose the name of Handy’s girlfriend in their statement, and her identity remains unknown.
Gledhill is a 44-year-old man from the Tarzana area of Los Angeles. As mentioned, he is the son of Handy’s girlfriend and a suspect in his murder.
Gledhill was arrested by the Los Angeles police on suspicion of murder and taken to Van Nuys jail, where he was charged with homicide. His bail was set at $ 2 million.
According to a press release, the Los Angeles police responded to a 911 call on June 3, 2026. The caller informed authorities: «I am the son of the man, I just killed a man of sin».
The Los Angeles police also noted in the press release that Gledhill «stopped the nearest officers, informing them that he was the one they were looking for».
«The suspect resides at this address with his mother, who is the victim’s girlfriend», - the police added. «Detectives believe this is an isolated incident and that there is no threat to public safety».
Since Gledhill is the son of Handy’s girlfriend, they likely crossed paths many times. According to the New York Post, Gledhill lives in a house in Los Angeles with his mother.
The Los Angeles police reported that Handy was stabbed in the chest and that Gledhill took responsibility. In his 911 call, he told authorities: «I am the son of the man, I just killed a man of sin».
The motives behind the stabbing of Handy remain unclear
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