It's late Top shot: Maverick actor James Handaccused of murder, Michael Gledillcommitted to a treatment facility after being deemed mentally unsound to stand trial for murder.
Court documents obtained by Us Weekly following a placement recommendation hearing on Tuesday, July 14, he confirmed that Gledhill had been moved from his custody to a mental institution. A preliminary hearing in his case will be held in Hollywood on October 14.
Us contacted a lawyer for Gledhill for comment.
On June 23, Us reported that Gledhill, 44, was found not to be able to face the charge of murder after a mental health examination. The judge Maria Cavalluzzi he decided at that time that Gledill did not understand the charges against him and thus could not assist his lawyers in his defense, nor could he make responsible medical decisions for himself.
A judge's decision in June said Gledill would stay for a year to see if his condition could improve with treatment. (Michael's mother and Handy's girlfriend, Wendy Gledill(She previously told TMZ that her son was diagnosed with schizophrenia but stopped taking his medication.)
Michael was first arrested and convicted of murder in June. He did not apply.
After Judge Cavalluzzi's decision, Michael's attorneys, LA County Deputy Public Defenders. Donna Tryfman again Robert Krausshe told Us on June 23, “The constitutional guarantee of due process requires that criminal cases proceed only if the defendant has the right to participate. The court's finding that Michael Gledhill is currently unable to assist an attorney in his criminal case is not a judgment of guilt or innocence. The court's decision means that treatment and rehabilitation efforts will now be a priority before the criminal case moves forward.”
“Although the allegations regarding this issue are still very serious, the legal system must continue in a fair and consistent manner to protect the constitution,” the lawyers continued. “Nothing about the court's findings on competency diminishes the seriousness of the loss or the pain felt by those who knew and loved Mr. Handy.”
James Handy in “K-9”
Universal Studios / Courtesy Everett CollectionThe police confirmed on June 3 that A noun again Profile The singer was found dead at the age of 81 at his home in Los Angeles after allegedly being stabbed to death by his girlfriend's son, Michael.
“On Wednesday, June 3, 2026, around 9:30 a.m., West Valley patrol officers responded to a radio call of an unknown disturbance in the 19200 block of Erwin Street. The 911 caller said, 'I'm the son of a man, I just killed a sinner.' When they arrived, police found James Handy, 81, in the yard of his residence, unconscious and with a stab wound to the chest,” the LAPD statement read. “The victim was taken to a local hospital by Los Angeles emergency services, where he was pronounced dead.”
Handy has been publicly confirmed as a victim by his longtime representative.
“It is with great sadness that I can confirm that the gentleman who was attacked and killed on Wednesday in Tarzana was actor James Handy,” said his spokesperson. Us at that time.
An autopsy from the County of Los Angeles Medical Examiner's Office, found by Us on July 14, he clarified that Handy was involved in a “verbal altercation” with Michael that turned physical.
“The story pulled him to the side of the house,” the report reads. “9-1-1 was called and paramedics responded to the scene, began life-saving efforts, and transported him to the hospital, where, despite these efforts, he was pronounced dead that day.”
Actor James Handy has died aged 81 after being stabbed by his girlfriend's son. “On Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at approximately 9:30 a.m., West Valley patrol officers responded to an unknown disturbance call in the 19200 block of Erwin Street,” Los Angeles police said in a June 2026 statement. “The 911 caller stated, […]
The LA Medical Examiner touched on Handy's fatal injuries, noting that it was “possible [a] compression of the neck occurred prior to the stab wound and may have paralyzed the deceased prior to the stabbing.” (His official cause of death was determined to be multiple traumatic injuries, including a stab wound to the body and compression of the neck by another.)
Handy has had a nearly 50-year career as a Hollywood actor, with memorable roles in hit films. Jumanji, Non-stop again K-9. His notable TV credits included appearing in Matlock, This is Melrose's place, NCIS: Los Angeles again Criminal Minds.
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