Police have arrested the son of actor James Handy's girlfriend in connection with his death after he was found stabbed in the chest in Los Angeles, law enforcement officials said Thursday.
Incident Details
Officers responded to a home Wednesday morning following a 911 call in which the caller stated, "I am the son of man, I just killed the man of sin," according to the Los Angeles Police Department. Upon arrival, they discovered the 81-year-old actor, known for roles in films like Jumanji and Top Gun: Maverick, lying in the front yard with a stab wound to the chest and unconscious. He was transported to a hospital where he was later pronounced dead.
Suspect Apprehended
Michael Gledhill, 44, who is the son of Handy's girlfriend and resides at the home with his mother, reportedly told officers that he was the person they were seeking. Gledhill was booked on suspicion of one count of murder. His bail was set at $2 million, according to jail records. It was not immediately clear if he had retained an attorney; jail records did not list one, and messages left with the county public defender's office were not immediately returned.
Career and Legacy
Born in New York, Handy enjoyed a decades-long career in film and television. He was best known for his role as an exterminator in the 1995 film Jumanji and more recently as the bartender Jimmy in the 2022 film Top Gun: Maverick, according to IMDB. He also appeared in popular TV crime dramas such as NCIS: Los Angeles, The Closer, and Cold Case.
"I could not have asked for a more talented, humble or gracious client and friend than James Handy," Pam Ellis-Evenas from the Ellis Talent Group said in an email to The Associated Press.
