Son of Grammy-nominated baritone Jubilant Sykes pleads not guilty to his murder

Micah Curtis Sykes, 31, pleaded not guilty on August 6, 2026 to murdering his father, Grammy-nominated baritone Jubilant Sykes, 71, at the family's Santa Monica home in December 2025. Prosecutors allege he used a dagger, garden shears and a barbell; an autopsy found at least 73 stab wounds. He faces up to life in prison if convicted.