Gosh, this is so sad.
Top Gun: Maverick actor James Handy has died at age 81 after he was fatally stabbed — allegedly by his girlfriend’s son!
According to a press release from the Los Angeles Police Department obtained by People, James was fatally stabbed in Tarzana on Wednesday. His girlfriend’s son, Michael Gledhill, has been identified as the suspect.
Police were alerted after someone called 911 to report “unknown trouble,” dispatch audio revealed. That person was believed to be the suspect as they added:
“I am the son of man, I just killed the man of sin.”
WTF! So creepy!
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Authorities responded to the scene where they found the actor unconscious in his front yard, suffering from a stab wound to the chest. Oh, no. He was taken to a local hospital by paramedics, where he was sadly pronounced dead.
The streets near his home were then blocked off by police as authorities went door-to-door asking about the incident, per dispatch audio. They were told to “advise who opens and who doesn’t.”
In Ring camera footage obtained by FOX 11, the suspect was seen walking on the sidewalk in front of a neighbor’s home while leaving the scene. He later returned to the house, where he reportedly lives with his mom, flagged down officers, and turned himself in. Michael was arrested and taken to Van Nuys Jail. The 44-year-old has been charged with one count of murder, and his bail was set at $2 million, jail records noted.
James was know for roles in Jumanji, Burglar, Logan, NYPD Blue, Rizzoli & Isles, Alias, NCIS: Los Angeles, Criminal Minds, and more.
Such a devastating situation. Our condolences go out to James’ family and friends.
Anyone with information is asked to contact LAPD Robbery-Homicide Division detectives at 818-374-9550. Anonymous tips can be submitted through Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS.
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