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Man Arrested After Fatally Stabbing 81-Year-Old Actor James Handy at Tarzana Home

19200 Erwin St, Tarzana, Los Angeles

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  • A suspect has been arrested and charged with murder after fatally stabbing an 81-year-old man in the Los Angeles neighborhood of Tarzana on Wednesday morning—later identified as character actor James Handy, the LAPD said.
  • Officers responded to the 19200 block of Erwin Street around 9:30 a.m. after a 911 caller stated, "I am the son of man, I just killed the man of sin."
  • Upon arrival, officers found Handy, 81, unconscious in the front yard with a stab wound to the chest. He was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.
  • James Handy was a character actor with over 100 credits, appearing in films such as "Top Gun: Maverick" and "Jumanji," in addition to many TV shows such as "The X-Files," "NCIS: Los Angeles," "Law & Order," and "The West Wing," according to IMDB.
  • The suspect, 44-year-old Michael Gledhill of Tarzana, waved down responding officers and identified himself as the person they were looking for, police said.
  • Gledhill resides at the location with his mother, who is the victim's girlfriend. He was arrested and booked on one count of murder. His bail was set at $2,000,000.
  • Detectives believe the incident is isolated and there is no danger to the public. It's not yet confirmed whether Gledhill made the initial 911 call.

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Further reporting has confirmed that James Handy was a character actor with over 100 credits, appearing in films such as "Top Gun: Maverick" and "Jumanji," in addition to TV shows such as "The X-Files," "Law & Order," and "The West Wing," according to IMDB.

According to a report from ABC7, James Handy is an actor who has appeared in various films and TV shows, including "Top Gun: Maverick" and "Jumanji".

Gledhill was arrested and booked on one count of murder. His bail was set at $2,000,000.

Gledhill resides at the location with his mother, who is the victim's girlfriend. Detectives believe the incident is isolated and there is no danger to the public.

The suspect, Michael Gledhill, 44, of Tarzana, waved down responding officers and identified himself as the person they were looking for.

Upon arrival, officers found James Handy, 81, unconscious in the front yard with a stab wound to the chest. He was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced deceased.

Officers responded to the 19200 block of Erwin Street around 9:30 a.m. after a 911 caller stated, "I am the son of man, I just killed the man of sin."

An 81-year-old man was fatally stabbed at a residence in the West Valley area on Wednesday morning, and the suspect turned himself in to responding officers on scene, police said.

Incident reported at 19200 Erwin St.

Further reporting has confirmed that James Handy was a character actor with over 100 credits, appearing in films such as "Top Gun: Maverick" and "Jumanji," in addition to TV shows such as "The X-Files," "Law & Order," and "The West Wing," according to IMDB.

According to a report from ABC7, James Handy is an actor who has appeared in various films and TV shows, including "Top Gun: Maverick" and "Jumanji".

Gledhill was arrested and booked on one count of murder. His bail was set at $2,000,000.

Gledhill resides at the location with his mother, who is the victim's girlfriend. Detectives believe the incident is isolated and there is no danger to the public.

The suspect, Michael Gledhill, 44, of Tarzana, waved down responding officers and identified himself as the person they were looking for.

Upon arrival, officers found James Handy, 81, unconscious in the front yard with a stab wound to the chest. He was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced deceased.

Officers responded to the 19200 block of Erwin Street around 9:30 a.m. after a 911 caller stated, "I am the son of man, I just killed the man of sin."

An 81-year-old man was fatally stabbed at a residence in the West Valley area on Wednesday morning, and the suspect turned himself in to responding officers on scene, police said.

Incident reported at 19200 Erwin St.

Further reporting has confirmed that James Handy was a character actor with over 100 credits, appearing in films such as "Top Gun: Maverick" and "Jumanji," in addition to TV shows such as "The X-Files," "Law & Order," and "The West Wing," according to IMDB.

According to a report from ABC7, James Handy is an actor who has appeared in various films and TV shows, including "Top Gun: Maverick" and "Jumanji".

Gledhill was arrested and booked on one count of murder. His bail was set at $2,000,000.

Gledhill resides at the location with his mother, who is the victim's girlfriend. Detectives believe the incident is isolated and there is no danger to the public.

The suspect, Michael Gledhill, 44, of Tarzana, waved down responding officers and identified himself as the person they were looking for.

Upon arrival, officers found James Handy, 81, unconscious in the front yard with a stab wound to the chest. He was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced deceased.

Officers responded to the 19200 block of Erwin Street around 9:30 a.m. after a 911 caller stated, "I am the son of man, I just killed the man of sin."

An 81-year-old man was fatally stabbed at a residence in the West Valley area on Wednesday morning, and the suspect turned himself in to responding officers on scene, police said.

Incident reported at 19200 Erwin St.

Further reporting has confirmed that James Handy was a character actor with over 100 credits, appearing in films such as "Top Gun: Maverick" and "Jumanji," in addition to TV shows such as "The X-Files," "Law & Order," and "The West Wing," according to IMDB.

According to a report from ABC7, James Handy is an actor who has appeared in various films and TV shows, including "Top Gun: Maverick" and "Jumanji".

Gledhill was arrested and booked on one count of murder. His bail was set at $2,000,000.

Gledhill resides at the location with his mother, who is the victim's girlfriend. Detectives believe the incident is isolated and there is no danger to the public.

The suspect, Michael Gledhill, 44, of Tarzana, waved down responding officers and identified himself as the person they were looking for.

Upon arrival, officers found James Handy, 81, unconscious in the front yard with a stab wound to the chest. He was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced deceased.

Officers responded to the 19200 block of Erwin Street around 9:30 a.m. after a 911 caller stated, "I am the son of man, I just killed the man of sin."

An 81-year-old man was fatally stabbed at a residence in the West Valley area on Wednesday morning, and the suspect turned himself in to responding officers on scene, police said.

Incident reported at 19200 Erwin St.

Further reporting has confirmed that James Handy was a character actor with over 100 credits, appearing in films such as "Top Gun: Maverick" and "Jumanji," in addition to TV shows such as "The X-Files," "Law & Order," and "The West Wing," according to IMDB.

According to a report from ABC7, James Handy is an actor who has appeared in various films and TV shows, including "Top Gun: Maverick" and "Jumanji".

Gledhill was arrested and booked on one count of murder. His bail was set at $2,000,000.

Gledhill resides at the location with his mother, who is the victim's girlfriend. Detectives believe the incident is isolated and there is no danger to the public.

The suspect, Michael Gledhill, 44, of Tarzana, waved down responding officers and identified himself as the person they were looking for.

Upon arrival, officers found James Handy, 81, unconscious in the front yard with a stab wound to the chest. He was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced deceased.

Officers responded to the 19200 block of Erwin Street around 9:30 a.m. after a 911 caller stated, "I am the son of man, I just killed the man of sin."

An 81-year-old man was fatally stabbed at a residence in the West Valley area on Wednesday morning, and the suspect turned himself in to responding officers on scene, police said.

Incident reported at 19200 Erwin St.

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Comments30

flexfool2h ago

who does he think he is 😭

phoenixUser148576800632m ago

@KimmiiLynn read the description

hhoodbyair2h ago

sonion

ThatOneGuyBro1h ago

@hhoodbyair sony

CEEGRAMS72h ago

Spiritual warfare is real .

WeAreBetterTogether1h ago

@DMrelentless this guy thought he was doing the Lord’s work…🙄

OhBoyIts20252h ago

Why does he get bail at all? A murderer once is a murderer for life.

flexfool2h ago

who does he think he is 😭

phoenixUser148576800632m ago

@KimmiiLynn read the description

hhoodbyair2h ago

sonion

ThatOneGuyBro1h ago

@hhoodbyair sony

CEEGRAMS72h ago

Spiritual warfare is real .

WeAreBetterTogether1h ago

@DMrelentless this guy thought he was doing the Lord’s work…🙄

OhBoyIts20252h ago

Why does he get bail at all? A murderer once is a murderer for life.

flexfool2h ago

who does he think he is 😭

phoenixUser148576800632m ago

@KimmiiLynn read the description

hhoodbyair2h ago

sonion

ThatOneGuyBro1h ago

@hhoodbyair sony

CEEGRAMS72h ago

Spiritual warfare is real .

WeAreBetterTogether1h ago

@DMrelentless this guy thought he was doing the Lord’s work…🙄

OhBoyIts20252h ago

Why does he get bail at all? A murderer once is a murderer for life.

flexfool2h ago

who does he think he is 😭

phoenixUser148576800632m ago

@KimmiiLynn read the description

hhoodbyair2h ago

sonion

ThatOneGuyBro1h ago

@hhoodbyair sony

CEEGRAMS72h ago

Spiritual warfare is real .

WeAreBetterTogether1h ago

@DMrelentless this guy thought he was doing the Lord’s work…🙄

OhBoyIts20252h ago

Why does he get bail at all? A murderer once is a murderer for life.

flexfool2h ago

who does he think he is 😭

phoenixUser148576800632m ago

@KimmiiLynn read the description

hhoodbyair2h ago

sonion

ThatOneGuyBro1h ago

@hhoodbyair sony

CEEGRAMS72h ago

Spiritual warfare is real .

WeAreBetterTogether1h ago

@DMrelentless this guy thought he was doing the Lord’s work…🙄

OhBoyIts20252h ago

Why does he get bail at all? A murderer once is a murderer for life.

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