CA - Jubilant Sykes, son was arrested on suspicion of murder, 9 Dec 2025

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Dec 9, 2025 article - Grammy-nominated singer

Grammy-nominated singer Jubilant Sykes found stabbed to death at California home; son arrested

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

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“My singing is like breathing — it’s an extension of me. I don’t think of it is extraordinary. It’s my passion,” he told NPR in a 2002 interview.

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Grammy-Nominated Singer Stabbed to Death, Son with Alleged ‘Mental Instability’ Arrested

Jubilant Sykes was found with stabbing wounds inside his Santa Monica, Calif., home after a 911 call, police said

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A Southern California woman previously accused Micah of threatening behavior that led her to seek and obtain a restraining order in 2017. “Micah shows signs of mental instability. His behavior is unpredictable,” the petition obtained by Rolling Stone reads. “Micah poses a real threat… and he has been violent with his own family members.”

Grammy-nominated opera singer Jubilant Sykes killed in LA home

Grammy-nominated singer Jubilant Sykes was killed inside his Santa Monica home on Monday, with the star's son arrested in connection to the slaying.

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Wonderful singing voice, so much feeling.
Rest in eternal peace, Jubilant.
My utmost condolences to his loved ones.

It sounds from the Yahoo article he (the son) was living at home; and from the link below (ABC 7 News) starting at about 1:18 ff; the family had tried to get him help for years.

The fact that they had not had the son committed , makes me wonder if out of compassion they let him stay at home and get outpatient treatment ?
So sad !!!!
You can't force someone to get help.
Imo.

 

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Grim twist in opera legend's murder as son's restraining order emerges

Harrowing new details are emerging in the shocking death of Grammy-nominated opera star Jubilant Sykes, who was fatally stabbed inside his Santa Monica home Monday night.

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Slain Grammy-Nominated Opera Singer's Son Accused of Violence Toward Family

11:10 AM -- A neighborhood source tells TMZ, Micah was not living at his father's home but was known in the neighborhood for rambling in public and shouting nonsensical things to no one in particular.

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11:10 AM -- A neighborhood source tells TMZ, Micah was not living at his father's home but was known in the neighborhood for rambling in public and shouting nonsensical things to no one in particular.

According to our source, Micah had mental health issues, but the official diagnosis is unclear. The source adds ... Jubilant loved Micah and had been optimistic about his condition, as -- just a few weeks ago -- Jubilant told a neighbor Micah was doing really well.

Jubilant's wife was home at the time of the murder and was the one who called 911.

A little more info.
So was Micah living with his mom, then ?
Both parents probably tried to get him help for years.
Not sure if they could have tried to force Micah to live in an assisted living situation ?
Imo.

 

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Grammy-Nominated Singer Stabbed to Death, Son with Alleged ‘Mental Instability’ Arrested

Jubilant Sykes was found with stabbing wounds inside his Santa Monica, Calif., home after a 911 call, police said

www.yahoo.com

A Southern California woman previously accused Micah of threatening behavior that led her to seek and obtain a restraining order in 2017. “Micah shows signs of mental instability. His behavior is unpredictable,” the petition obtained by Rolling Stone reads. “Micah poses a real threat… and he has been violent with his own family members.”

Grammy-nominated opera singer Jubilant Sykes killed in LA home

Grammy-nominated singer Jubilant Sykes was killed inside his Santa Monica home on Monday, with the star's son arrested in connection to the slaying.

www.dailymail.co.uk

Wonderful singing voice, so much feeling.
Rest in eternal peace, Jubilant.
My utmost condolences to his loved ones.

It sounds from the Yahoo article he (the son) was living at home; and from the link below (ABC 7 News) starting at about 1:18 ff; the family had tried to get him help for years.

The fact that they had not had the son committed , makes me wonder if out of compassion they let him stay at home and get outpatient treatment ?
So sad !!!!
You can't force someone to get help.
Imo.

BBM

I've fortunately never had to deal with this myself, but I've heard that it's often incredibly difficult to get somebody into inpatient treatment against their will. The family may not have had many options

 

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Singer Jubilant Sykes' son gets no bail in father's stabbing death

"Singer Jubilant Sykes' son is being held without bail in a Southern California detention center after his arrest on suspicion of Sykes' fatal stabbing. Following a Dec. 11 court appearance on a felony murder charge, 31-year-old Micah Curtis Sykes' bail amount changed from $4 million to no bail. "

"The deputy district attorney also told the judge that Sykes' mother, Cecelia, witnessed the alleged attack, ABC7 reported, and McGonigle issued a protective order that prevents him from contacting her."