The 71-year-old performer’s son Micah has been arrested on suspicion of murder, Santa Monica police said
Jubilant Sykes, the Grammy-nominated opera and gospel singer, has died aged 71 after being stabbed to death at his home in California.
His 31-year-old son, Micah Sykes, was arrested on suspicion of murder, authorities said on Tuesday.
Officers responded to a 911 call on Monday night reporting an assault in progress at the residence in Santa Monica, according to a statement from the Santa Monica police department.
They found Sykes inside with critical stab wounds. Paramedics arrived and pronounced him dead at the scene, police said.
