Murder Charges Filed Against Girlfriend's Son in Handy Case
WHO:
AP - Michael Ray Gledhill is the son of James Handy's girlfriend, Wendy Gledhill.
The Press Democrat - Michael Gledhill, 44, has been charged with murder.
The Press Democrat - James Handy, 81, was the victim and an actor known for roles in "Jumanji" and "Top Gun: Maverick."
The Press Democrat - Javier Trincado is Gledhill’s lawyer.
The Press Democrat - Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman commented on the case.
The Press Democrat - Actor Brian Delate knew Handy for over four decades.
The Press Democrat - Pam Ellis-Evenas from the Ellis Talent Group represented Handy.
The Press Democrat - Jeff Hawks described his friendship with Handy.
WHAT:
KSL News - A judge ruled that Michael Gledhill must undergo a mental competency evaluation before the murder case can proceed.
AP - Gledhill was charged with one count of murder in the killing of Handy.
AP - Gledhill did not appear at his arraignment, and no plea was entered for him.
The Press Democrat - Gledhill was charged with murder after Handy was found stabbed in the chest.
The Press Democrat - Handy was pronounced dead after being taken to the hospital.
The Press Democrat - Gledhill did not enter a plea during his arraignment.
The Press Democrat - Gledhill's bail was set at $2 million.
The Press Democrat - If convicted, Gledhill faces up to 26 years to life in prison.
NY Post - A judge ruled that Gledhill must undergo a mental competency evaluation before the case proceeds.
WHERE:
KSL News - Gledhill lives at home with his mother.
The Press Democrat - The incident occurred outside a home in Los Angeles.
The Press Democrat - Gledhill was arraigned in Los Angeles Superior Court.
WHEN:
The Press Democrat - The murder charge was filed on a Friday.
The Press Democrat - Handy was found stabbed on a Wednesday.
WHY:
The Press Democrat - Handy's girlfriend had fixed up the garage for her son to live there.
AP - Gledhill's lawyer stated that his client is “unable to assist” in his defense.
The Press Democrat - Gledhill reportedly told police he was the person they were looking for after the incident.
The Press Democrat - Handy's girlfriend's son had mental health problems, as mentioned by Handy to friends.
HOW:
AP - A judge ordered Gledhill to undergo psychological evaluations to determine his competency for trial.
The Press Democrat - Police responded to a 911 call where the caller stated, “I am the son of man, I just killed the man of sin.”
The Press Democrat - Gledhill was ordered to be sent to mental health court for psychological evaluations.
(UPDATED June 6, 2026 17:19 UTC)
A judge has ordered that Michael Gledhill must undergo a mental competency evaluation before his murder case can move forward. Gledhill currently resides at home with his mother, as his girlfriend had prepared the garage for him to live in. This evaluation is a crucial step in determining how the case will proceed.
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(UPDATED June 6, 2026 11:20 UTC)
Michael Ray Gledhill has been charged with one count of murder in the killing of James Handy, who is the boyfriend of Gledhill's mother, Wendy. Gledhill did not appear at his arraignment, and no plea was entered on his behalf, as his lawyer indicated that he is “unable to assist” in his defense. Following this, a judge has ordered Gledhill to undergo psychological evaluations to assess his competency for trial.
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(UPDATED June 6, 2026 07:53 UTC)
Michael Gledhill, 44, has been charged with murder after actor James Handy, 81, known for his roles in "Jumanji" and "Top Gun: Maverick," was found stabbed in the chest and later pronounced dead at the hospital. Gledhill did not enter a plea during his arraignment in Los Angeles Superior Court, where his bail was set at $2 million, and if convicted, he faces up to 26 years to life in prison. A judge has ordered Gledhill to undergo a mental competency evaluation before the case can proceed, following his statement to police that he was the person they were looking for after the incident.