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Son charged with murder of 'Top Gun' actor James Handy

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Michael Gledhill, 44, has been charged with the murder of actor James Handy, 81, who was found stabbed in Los Angeles. Handy was in a relationship with Gledhill's mother. Gledhill was arrested after reportedly calling 911 and stating he had killed someone. He was sent to mental health court for psychological evaluations to determine his competency for trial. AI

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Son charged with murder of 'Top Gun' actor James Handy

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Associated Press ·

    Son of James Handy’s girlfriend charged with murder of ‘Top Gun’ actor

    A man was charged with murder in the stabbing of Jumanji and Top Gun: Maverick actor James Handy, who was in a relationship with the suspect’s mother. Michael Gledhill, 44, was charged on Friday after police say officers found the 81-year-old Handy stabbed in the chest and lying …

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