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Grammy-Nominated Opera Singer Stabbed to Death Inside Home
Grammy-Nominated Jubilant Sykes
Found Butchered Inside L.A. Home
… Son Arrested
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Jubilant Sykes — a Grammy-nominated opera singer — was stabbed to death inside his L.A. home Monday — and his son was arrested in connection with the murder, according to police.
Cops said they responded to an “assault in progress” Monday night at Sykes’ Santa Monica home after receiving a 911 call from an unidentified person.
When officers arrived, the 911 caller directed them inside the residence, where they found Sykes with “critical injuries consistent with a stabbing,” police said. Sykes later died at the scene.
Police said his 31-year-old son, Micah, was present inside the home and arrested in connection with the murder, then booked into the L.A. County jail for suspicion of murder. He’s being held on $2 million bail.
The Santa Monica PD will now turn the case over to LA prosecutors for their review to determine if criminal charges are warranted. Authorities have not released a motive.
During his illustrious career, Jubilant reportedly performed at some of the most iconic venues across the country, including Carnegie Hall, the Hollywood Bowl, and the Kennedy Center.
He was 71 years old.
RIP