The actor dies James Handy The film industry was rocked after the Los Angeles Police Department revealed that his girlfriend’s son, Michael GledhillHe is arrested and booked for Handy’s murder. The deceased was 81 years old Top Gun: Maverick The star was stabbed at his home in Los Angeles, California, on June 3, 2026.
So, who exactly is Gledhill, and what was his motive behind the alleged stabbing of Handy? Here’s what we know about Gledhill and the case so far.
Who is James Handy’s girlfriend?
Police have not publicly released the name of Handy’s girlfriend in their announcement. It is not clear who she is.
Who is Michael Gledhill?
Gledhill is a 44-year-old man from the Tarzana neighborhood of Los Angeles. As previously mentioned, he is the son of Handy’s girlfriend and the suspect in Handy’s fatal stabbing.
Gledhill was arrested by LAPD on suspicion of murder, transported to Van Nuys Jail and booked on one count of murder. Bail was set at $2 million.
According to a press release, the LAPD responded to a 911 call on June 3, 2026. The person who called 911 told authorities: “I am the son of man, I have just killed the man of sin.”
The LAPD also noted in the press release that Gledhill “notified nearby responding officers, telling them he was the person they were looking for.”
The police added, “The suspect lives in the place with his mother, a friend of the victim.” “Investigators believe this is an isolated incident and there appears to be no danger to the public.”
How did Michael Gledhill know James Handy?
Since Gledhill is the son of Handy’s girlfriend, it is likely that they have met several times. According to New York PostGledhill lives in a house in Los Angeles with his mother.
What happened to James Handy? He explained his death
The Los Angeles Police announced that Handy had been stabbed in the chest and that Gledhill claimed responsibility. In his words, Gledhill told authorities in his 911 call: “I am the son of man. I have just killed the man of sin.”
The motive behind Handy’s stabbing remains unclear.
