Victim in fatal Tarzana stabbing identified as actor James Handy; girlfriend's son arrested
ABC7 Los Angeles • • nation
Key Points:
- Authorities identified the victim of a fatal stabbing in Tarzana as 81-year-old actor James Handy, known for roles in "Jumanji," "Top Gun: Maverick," and "Arachnophobia."
- The incident occurred around 9:30 a.m. Wednesday in the 19200 block of Erwin Street, where officers found Handy unconscious with a stab wound to his chest; he was pronounced dead at the hospital.
- The suspect, 44-year-old Michael Gledhill, who lives at the residence with his mother (Handy's girlfriend), was arrested and charged with murder, with bail set at $2 million.
- A disturbing 911 call connected to the case included the caller stating, "I am the son of man, I just killed the man of sin," which prompted police response.
- Authorities are seeking additional information from the public and have provided contact details for the Robbery-Homicide Division and LA Regional Crime Stoppers.