Shocking pause to murder charges for suspect in James Handy killing
A judge has ordered a mental competency evaluation for Michael Ray Gledhill, who is accused of murdering actor James Handy. The evaluation must be completed before Gledhill can face murder charges in court. Prosecutors allege that Gledhill used a knife during the attack and is facing a potential sentence of 26 years to life if convicted.
- ▪Michael Ray Gledhill is accused of fatally stabbing actor James Handy, who was 81 years old.
- ▪A judge has scheduled a mental competency hearing for Gledhill on June 22.
- ▪Prosecutors have formally charged Gledhill with murder, alleging he acted with malice aforethought.
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Metro Shocking pause to murder charges for suspect in James Handy killing By Daniel Farr Published June 5, 2026, 11:38 p.m. ET When they arrived, they found Handy in the front yard suffering from multiple stab wounds. See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google A 44-year-old man accused of fatally stabbing veteran actor James Handy will have to wait to face murder charges as he must now undergo a mental competency evaluation before his case moves forward, a Los Angeles judge ruled. Michael Ray Gledhill is facing one count of murder in the killing of the 81-year-old “Top Gun: Maverick” and “Jumanji” actor, who was also the boyfriend of Gledhill’s mother. 4 The suspect must now undergo a mental competency evaluation before his case moves forward.
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