Son of Victim's Girlfriend Arrested in Tarzana Stabbing Incident
Suspect in deadly Tarzana stabbing ID'd as son of 81-year-old victim's girlfriend, LAPD says
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Authorities have identified 44-year-old Michael Gledhill as the suspect in the fatal stabbing of 81-year-old James Handy in Tarzana, Los Angeles. Gledhill, who is the son of Handy's girlfriend, was arrested after he flagged down police officers at the scene.
- 01The incident occurred on Erwin Street in Tarzana, Los Angeles, at approximately 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday.
- 02James Handy was found unconscious with a stab wound to the chest and later pronounced dead at the hospital.
- 03Michael Gledhill was arrested and charged with murder, with bail set at $2,000,000.
- 04The 911 call revealed Gledhill's statement: 'I am the son of man, I just killed the man of sin.'
- 05The LAPD is seeking additional information from the public regarding the case.
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On Wednesday morning, the Los Angeles Police Department responded to a report of an unknown trouble in Tarzana, where they discovered 81-year-old James Handy in the front yard of a home, unconscious and suffering from a stab wound to the chest. Despite efforts from paramedics, Handy was pronounced dead at the hospital. Authorities identified the suspect as Michael Gledhill, 44, who resides at the same location as Handy's girlfriend, his mother. Gledhill reportedly flagged down responding officers, admitting his involvement in the incident. The LAPD released details of a disturbing 911 call made by Gledhill, where he stated, 'I am the son of man, I just killed the man of sin.' He has been charged with murder, and his bail is set at $2,000,000. The LAPD is urging anyone with further information to contact their Robbery-Homicide Division.
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This incident raises concerns about safety in residential areas of Tarzana and highlights the need for community vigilance.
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