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Famed opera singer Jubilant Sykes stabbed more than 70 times, autopsy report says

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Newest development Jul 23, 2026 · 4 reportsFamed opera singer Jubilant Sykes stabbed more than 70 times, autopsy report says

Gruesome new details were released Thursday in the death of a Grammy-nominated opera and gospel singer who was allegedly killed by his son at his Santa Monica home on Dec. 8, 2025. The death of Jubilant Sykes, 71, was ruled a homicide caused by multiple stab wounds inflicted with a knife, according …

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  1. Autopsy says Grammy-nominated singer suffered more than 70 stab wounds

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    Famed opera singer Jubilant Sykes stabbed more than 70 times, autopsy report says

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  1. New York Post

    Opera singer Jubilant Sykes was stabbed more than 70 times —allegedly by his son: autopsy (opens New York Post)

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    The Grammy nominee's son Micah Sykes was arrested for the fatal stabbing of his father in December 2025.

  2. NJ.com / Star-Ledger

    Autopsy says Grammy-nominated singer suffered more than 70 stab wounds (opens NJ.com / Star-Ledger)

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    Newly released autopsy records provide additional details about the December homicide of Grammy-nominated baritone Jubilant Sykes, whose son has been charged in the case.

  3. Foxla

    Jubilant Sykes: New autopsy report details fatal stabbing of Grammy-nominated singer (opens Foxla)

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    Horrific new details have been released regarding the fatal attack on Grammy-nominated opera and gospel singer Jubilant Sykes at his Santa Monica home. A newly released autopsy report indicates Sykes suffered nearly 70 stab wounds during the December 2025 attack.

  4. Los Angeles Times

    Autopsy reveals grim details in killing of Grammy-nominated gospel singer Jubilant Sykes (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    The autopsy report for Grammy-nominated singer Jubilant Sykes revealed he was brutally beaten and stabbed to death. Police identified his son as the suspect in his killing.

  5. KTLA Los Angeles

    Famed opera singer Jubilant Sykes stabbed more than 70 times, autopsy report says (opens KTLA Los Angeles)

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    Gruesome new details were released Thursday in the death of a Grammy-nominated opera and gospel singer who was allegedly killed by his son at his Santa Monica home on Dec. 8, 2025. The death of Jubilant Sykes, 71, was ruled a homicide caused by multiple stab wounds inflicted with a knife, according …

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