New information has emerged in the murder of ‘Top Gun’ actor James Handy, the cause of death has been confirmed.


New information has emerged about the cause of death of James Handy He was brutally murdered, allegedly at the hands of his long-term girlfriend’s son.

According to the Los Angeles Medical Examiner’s report Obtained by TMZThe “Top Gun: Maverick” actor died as a result of a stab wound to the torso, with “neck compression” being an additional factor.

Neck contractures are often caused by age-related wear and tear, when the nerves of the neck are compressed or exerted abnormal pressure, According to the National Institutes of Health.


James Handy as Ace in a promotional photo for NYPD Blue.
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James Handy talks on the telephone in a close-up still from the 1999 film K-911.
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