Actor James Handy allegedly killed by girlfriend's son at LA home
Actor James Handy was allegedly killed by his girlfriend's son at a home in Los Angeles. The suspect, Michael Gledhill, turned himself in to police and has been charged with murder. The incident has been described as isolated, with no ongoing threat to the public.
- ▪James Handy, an 81-year-old actor, was stabbed to death in Tarzana, Los Angeles.
- ▪Michael Gledhill, 44, the suspect and Handy's girlfriend's son, has been arrested on suspicion of murder.
- ▪Gledhill's bail was set at $2 million, and he has been charged with one count of murder.
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Local News Actor James Handy of "Top Gun: Maverick" allegedly killed by girlfriend's son at Los Angeles home, police say By Austin Turner, Austin Turner Web Producer, CBS News Los Angeles Austin Turner is a web producer at CBS News Los Angeles. An Inland Empire native, Austin earned a degree in journalism from San Jose State University in 2020. Before joining CBS News in 2025, he worked at KTLA, the San Jose Mercury News, the Sedona Red Rock News and various other outlets as a news and sports reporter. Read Full Bio Austin Turner, Matthew Rodriguez Matthew Rodriguez Digital Producer, CBS Los Angeles Matthew Rodriguez is a digital producer for CBS Los Angeles. He's previously reported for local outlets like the Argonaut and Pasadena Weekly. Matt typically covers breaking news and crime.
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