James Handy, an 81-year-old actor known for his role in 'Top Gun: Maverick,' was found stabbed to death outside his home in Tarzana, California, on June 5, 2026. Reports indicate that his girlfriend has claimed that the accused killer, who is his son, had schizophrenia and had stopped taking his medication prior to the incident.
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Actor James Handy Found Stabbed to Death in Tarzana, California
James Handy, an actor from 'Top Gun: Maverick,' was discovered dead from a stabbing outside his Tarzana home on June 5, 2026. His girlfriend stated that the accused killer, his son, had a history of schizophrenia and had ceased his medication before the event.
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James Handy’s girlfriend claims accused killer son had schizophrenia, stopped taking meds before fatal stabbing
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