10.12.2025 15:40
The 71-year-old singer Jubilant Sykes, who was nominated for a Grammy, was fatally stabbed at his home in California. In connection with the incident, Santa Monica police have taken Sykes' son, Micah, into custody on suspicion of murder. According to the police statement, the famous singer's son will be arrested.
The Grammy-nominated singer Jubilant Sykes has died at the age of 71 after being stabbed at his home in California.
Authorities announced on Tuesday that the artist's 31-year-old son, Micah Sykes, has been taken into custody on suspicion of murder.
According to the Santa Monica Police Department, officers responded to a 911 call regarding an assault on Monday night and arrived at the specified address.
POLICE INDICATED THAT THE INVESTIGATION IS ONGOING
According to the police statement, when the officers entered the home, they found Sykes with severe stab wounds, and the paramedics who arrived at the scene declared the artist dead.
According to The Guardian's report, the statement indicated that Micah Sykes was at home during the incident and was taken into custody without any incident occurring.
The police stated that a weapon was recovered at the scene and that the investigation is ongoing, saying, "The circumstances of the incident are still being investigated. The suspect will be arrested on murder charges, and the case will be forwarded to the Los Angeles District Attorney's Office for review."