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Singer Jubilant Sykes fatally stabbed at his California home, and his son is in custody

Headline from NBC New York, from the development of Dec 9, 2025

Newest development Dec 12, 2025 · 4 reportsSon of singer Jubilant Sykes charged with his murder

Sykes, 71, was pronounced dead Monday night at the family’s Santa Monica home.

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    Singer Jubilant Sykes fatally stabbed at his California home, and his son is in custody

    Headline from NBC New York ·

  2. Newest

    Son of singer Jubilant Sykes charged with his murder

    Headline from Foxla ·

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  1. Los Angeles Times

    Jubilant Sykes, acclaimed baritone, fatally stabbed by son at home in Santa Monica, police allege (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    Jubilant Sykes was pronounced dead shortly after police arrived at his Santa Monica residence. His son Micah Sykes was booked on suspicion of homicide.

  2. The Daily Caller

    REPORT: Police Find Grammy-Nominated Singer Allegedly Stabbed To Death, Arrest Son In Home (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Daily Caller's feed description

    Police found Grammy-Nominated singer Jubilant Sykes butchered to death in his Los Angeles home Monday, and have reportedly arrested his son.

  3. Newsweek

    Jubilant Sykes, Grammy-nominated opera singer, dead age 71 (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Authorities have arrested his son, Micah Sykes, 31, in connection with the homicide.

  4. Rolling Stone

    Grammy-Nominated Singer Stabbed to Death, Son with Alleged 'Mental Instability' in Custody (opens Rolling Stone)

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    Rolling Stone's feed description

    Singer Jubilant Sykes was stabbed to death in his home, allegedly by a son with a history of "mental instability," cops and court records claim.

  5. ABC 7 San Francisco

    Grammy-nominated opera singer Jubilant Sykes found killed in California home; son in custody (opens ABC 7 San Francisco)

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    ABC 7 San Francisco's feed description

    A 31-year-old man was taken into custody after his father, a Grammy-nominated opera singer, was found dead inside a home in Santa Monica, California.

  6. Variety

    Singer Jubilant Sykes Stabbed to Death, Son in Custody (opens Variety)

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    Variety's feed description

    Grammy-nominated classical/gospel singer Jubilant Sykes was stabbed to death at his Santa Monica home Monday. He was 71; he son is in police custody

  7. New York Post

    Grammy-nominated opera singer Jubilant Sykes killed in LA home; son arrested (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Police are investigating the death of Jubilant Sykes, an accomplished opera singer found fatally injured inside his Santa Monica home late Monday, with his adult son arrested in connection with the case.

  8. NBC New York

    Singer Jubilant Sykes fatally stabbed at his California home, and his son is in custody (opens NBC New York)

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    NBC New York's feed description

    Sykes, 71, was pronounced dead Monday night at the family’s Santa Monica home.

  9. CNN

    Son arrested after Grammy-nominated singer Jubilant Sykes stabbed to death at California home (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    Grammy-nominated singer Jubilant Sykes was stabbed to death at his home in Santa Monica, California, and his son was arrested on suspicion of murder, authorities said Tuesday.

  10. MyNorthwest

    Son arrested after Grammy-nominated singer Jubilant Sykes is stabbed to death at California home (opens MyNorthwest)

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    MyNorthwest's feed description

    SANTA MONICA, Calif. (AP) — Grammy-nominated singer Jubilant Sykes was stabbed to death at his home in Santa Monica, California, and his son was arrested on

  11. Fox32 Chicago

    Jubilant Sykes, Grammy-nominated opera singer, killed after dispute with son at Santa Monica home (opens Fox32 Chicago)

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    Fox32 Chicago's feed description

    Grammy-nominated opera singer Jubilant Sykes was killed following a dispute with his son at their Santa Monica home.

  12. WSVN Miami

    Son arrested after Grammy-nominated singer Jubilant Sykes is stabbed to death at California home - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports (opens WSVN Miami)

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    WSVN Miami's feed description

    SANTA MONICA, Calif. (AP) — Grammy-nominated singer Jubilant Sykes was stabbed to death at his home in Santa Monica, California, and his son was arrested

  13. UPI

    Opera singer Jubilant Sykes was stabbed to death (opens UPI)

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    UPI's feed description

    Opera singer Jubilant Sykes, who was nominated for a Grammy for his performance of "Mass," was stabbed to death Monday night, police report.

  14. The Guardian

    Jubilant Sykes’ son arrested after Grammy-nominated opera singer stabbed to death (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    The performer’s son Micah has been arrested on suspicion of murder, Santa Monica police said

  15. WMUR

    Grammy-Nominated Singer Jubilant Sykes Stabbed to Death (opens WMUR)

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    WMUR's feed description

    Authorities say Grammy-nominated singer Jubilant Sykes was stabbed to death at his home in Santa Monica, California.

  16. New York Post

    Son accused of killing Grammy-nominated dad Jubilant Sykes whines for mom in first court appearance (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    A son accused of killing his famous father, Grammy-nominated opera singer Jubilant Sykes, whines for his mother in court.

  17. Foxla

    Son of singer Jubilant Sykes charged with his murder (opens Foxla)

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    Foxla's feed description

    Micah Sykes is accused of stabbing his father to death at the family's Santa Monica home.

  18. The Brunswick News

    Son accused of killing opera singer dad Jubilant Sykes asks for mom in court (opens The Brunswick News)

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    The Brunswick News's feed description

    A son accused of killing his father, renowned opera singer Jubilant Sykes, called out for his mother during his first court appearance in Los Angeles this week. Micah Sykes appeared

  19. ABC 7 Los Angeles

    Son of opera star Jubilant Sykes charged with murder for singer's stabbing death in Santa Monica (opens ABC 7 Los Angeles)

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    ABC 7 Los Angeles's feed description

    The son of Grammy-nominated opera singer Jubilant Sykes was charged with murder for allegedly stabbing his father at the family's Santa Monica home.

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