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Man charged with murder in actor James Handy stabbing

6/13/2026

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Gledhill Charged Murder

Michael Gledhill, 44, was charged with murder after stabbing actor James Handy, 81, in Tarzana.
The Los Angeles Medical Examiner ruled Handy’s death a homicide from a stab wound and neck compression.
Police found Handy on June 3 2026 after a 911 call in which Gledhill identified himself as the suspect.
Judge John H. Reid set Gledhill’s bail at $2 million and said the murder charge carries a sentence of 26 years to life.

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Gledhill Faces Court

Michael Gledhill, diagnosed with schizophrenia in July 2025, was off medication during the June 3, 2026 stabbing.
He is set to appear before a mental-health court on Monday, June 22, 2026.
Neighbors heard a loud argument between Handy and Gledhill the night before and noted his prior erratic behavior over surveillance cameras.
Ring doorbell video showed Gledhill walking past a neighbor’s house after the attack before flagging down officers.

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Gledhill Charged Murder

Michael Gledhill, 44, was charged with murder after stabbing actor James Handy, 81, in Tarzana.
The Los Angeles Medical Examiner ruled Handy’s death a homicide from a stab wound and neck compression.
Police found Handy on June 3 2026 after a 911 call in which Gledhill identified himself as the suspect.
Judge John H. Reid set Gledhill’s bail at $2 million and said the murder charge carries a sentence of 26 years to life.

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