Grammy-nominated singer Jubilant Sykes, 71, was stabbed to death in his Los Angeles home on Monday

Officers from the Santa Monica Police Dept. found Sykes with serious stab wounds at this home around 9:20 PM after a reported ‘assault in progress’

The singers adult son who has a history mental health issues, was discovered inside the home and taken into custody as a suspect 

*Micah Sykes was booked for homicide and the bail amount at $2 million

‘The family reports the suspect had prior mental health issues, however, it is unknown if that contributed to the incident

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

Grammy-nominated classical singer Jubilant Sykes was tragically killed inside his Santa Monica home on Monday, December 8, and police have arrested the star’s son in connection with the slaying. 
Responding officers from the Santa Monica Police Department responding to a 9:20 PM reported an assault in progress found Sykes, 71, with ‘critical injuries consistent with a stabbing,’ according to police report. 
His son Micah Sykes, 31, was discovered inside the home and taken into custody as a suspect. 
Lieutenant Lewis Gilmour of Santa Monica Police Department confirmed the ‘suspect was booked for homicide and the bail amount, ($2 million).
‘The family reports the suspect had prior mental health issues,’ Lt. Lewis said. ‘However, it is unknown if that contributed to the incident.’

Police said the victim’s son Micah Sykes, [photo], was found inside the home when they found the singer with serious stab wounds. Considered a suspect in his father’s demise, the 31-year-old is being held on a $2 million bond

Officers added that evidence is being processed and a weapon was recovered at the scene.
‘The circumstances surrounding the incident remain under investigation,’ authorities added, noting, ‘This appears to be an isolated incident occurring within a private residence, and there is no ongoing threat to the community.’ 
Years before his father’s tragic death, Micah Sykes’ behavior had already raised serious concerns. 
In 2017, a Southern California woman secured a restraining order after alleging Micah had become threatening and unpredictable Rolling Stone, reports.
‘Micah shows signs of mental instability. His behavior is unpredictable. Micah poses a real threat… and he has been violent with his own family members,’ the petition obtained by Rolling Stone reads.

Family man: Jubilant Sykes frequently shared photos with his son Micah on social media, but according to reports Micah’ behavior had already raised serious concerns over the years 

The filing claims he confronted the woman outside a church, declaring his love for her and insisting she felt the same. 
When someone stepped in, Micah allegedly asked the man, ‘Do you have a sharp object in your back pocket?’, according to the report. 
He was later arrested following an attempted break-in at the man’s father’s home and placed on an involuntary psychiatric hold. 
The restraining order was officially granted in October 2017.

The Grammy-nominated singer, seen [photo], with his family, lost his life in what police believe is, ‘an isolated incident occurring within a private residence,’ for which one of his children is considered a suspect 

When officers arrived at the $2 million Santa Monica home [photo], they found the home owner with ‘critical injuries consistent with a stabbing’, police said

Sykes grew up in Los Angeles, where he was performing as a boy soprano long before he ever imagined a future on the world’s major classical stages. 
Despite that early talent, opera wasn’t initially part of his plans. 
‘Initially, I had no dreams of becoming an opera singer,’ he told CSUF News in 2019.
‘But that changed when I was at Cal State Fullerton. I had teachers who poured their lives into me. 
‘I had everything I needed right on campus to prepare me for my career.’
At Cal State Fullerton, mentors recognized the full potential of his voice and guided him toward classical training. 

Renowned Opera Baritone Jubilant Sykes, a Cal State Fullerton alum, helps current students during master class sessions

That talent soon carried him to some of the world’s most prestigious stages. 
Over the course of his career, Sykes built a résumé that spanned nearly every major cultural institution in the world. 
He performed at the Metropolitan Opera, Deutsche Oper Berlin, Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, London’s Barbican Center, the Apollo Theater, the Hollywood Bowl, and the New Orleans Jazz Festival. 
His collaborations ranged from classical guitar legend Christopher Parkening to major orchestras and chamber ensembles.