Man Arrested After Fatally Stabbing 81-Year-Old Actor James Handy at Tarzana Home
19200 Erwin St, Tarzana, Los Angeles
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Summary
- 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.
Timeline
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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Please, please reopen the mental hospitals.
@saltlakecityUser1922385017 not to mention that the patient usually has to end up paying at least a portion of the bill. So most people quickly say no thank you to paying for poor treatment
who does he think he is 😭
@flexfool apparently the “son of man “
To live 81 years and go out like that is insane! Stop the violence people!
@liyareign he was in his front yard. You can be in your front yard at any age.
Why does he get bail at all? A murderer once is a murderer for life.
@angel_sweets doesn’t mean someone else can’t. turns out the ones with money are insane as well. open your eyes.
Please, please reopen the mental hospitals.
@saltlakecityUser1922385017 not to mention that the patient usually has to end up paying at least a portion of the bill. So most people quickly say no thank you to paying for poor treatment
who does he think he is 😭
@flexfool apparently the “son of man “
To live 81 years and go out like that is insane! Stop the violence people!
@liyareign he was in his front yard. You can be in your front yard at any age.
Why does he get bail at all? A murderer once is a murderer for life.
@angel_sweets doesn’t mean someone else can’t. turns out the ones with money are insane as well. open your eyes.
Please, please reopen the mental hospitals.
@saltlakecityUser1922385017 not to mention that the patient usually has to end up paying at least a portion of the bill. So most people quickly say no thank you to paying for poor treatment
who does he think he is 😭
@flexfool apparently the “son of man “
To live 81 years and go out like that is insane! Stop the violence people!
@liyareign he was in his front yard. You can be in your front yard at any age.
Why does he get bail at all? A murderer once is a murderer for life.
@angel_sweets doesn’t mean someone else can’t. turns out the ones with money are insane as well. open your eyes.
Please, please reopen the mental hospitals.
@saltlakecityUser1922385017 not to mention that the patient usually has to end up paying at least a portion of the bill. So most people quickly say no thank you to paying for poor treatment
who does he think he is 😭
@flexfool apparently the “son of man “
To live 81 years and go out like that is insane! Stop the violence people!
@liyareign he was in his front yard. You can be in your front yard at any age.
Why does he get bail at all? A murderer once is a murderer for life.
@angel_sweets doesn’t mean someone else can’t. turns out the ones with money are insane as well. open your eyes.
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Please, please reopen the mental hospitals.
@saltlakecityUser1922385017 not to mention that the patient usually has to end up paying at least a portion of the bill. So most people quickly say no thank you to paying for poor treatment
who does he think he is 😭
@flexfool apparently the “son of man “
To live 81 years and go out like that is insane! Stop the violence people!
@liyareign he was in his front yard. You can be in your front yard at any age.
Why does he get bail at all? A murderer once is a murderer for life.
@angel_sweets doesn’t mean someone else can’t. turns out the ones with money are insane as well. open your eyes.