Actor James Handy stabbed to death in Los Angeles
NBC News • • general
Key Points:
- Actor James Handy, known for his role in “Top Gun: Maverick,” was fatally stabbed by his girlfriend’s son, Michael Gledhill, in Tarzana, Los Angeles, on Wednesday morning.
- The suspect, 44, called police on himself after the incident, stating, “I am the son of man, I just killed the man of sin,” and was subsequently arrested and charged with murder.
- Handy was found unconscious with a stab wound to the chest and later confirmed dead by his talent agent.
- Authorities described the stabbing as an isolated incident with no ongoing threat to the public.
- Handy had a prolific acting career, including roles in films like “Arachnophobia,” “Jumanji,” and “Logan,” as well as appearances on TV shows such as “NCIS: Los Angeles” and “Law & Order.”