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\t\t<\/p>\n Grammy nominated singer Jubilant Sykes<\/strong><\/a> was reportedly stabbed to death on Monday (December 8) and his son has been taken into police custody.<\/p>\n The 71-year-old classical and gospel singer was apparently found dead at his home in Santa Monica, Calif. <\/p>\n \u201cOfficers arrived and contacted the reporting party, who directed them into the home where they located an adult male with significant injuries,\u201d Santa Monica Police Lt. Erika Aklufi <\/strong>said in a statement (via Variety<\/a>). \u201cThe suspect, the victim\u2019s son, Micah Sykes<\/strong>, 31, was found inside the residence and taken into custody without incident.\u201d<\/p>\n Keep reading to find out more\u2026<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n He\u2019s apparently being booked on suspicion of homicide.<\/p>\n His neighbor and friend, Sammy Murphy<\/strong>, described one of his sons as a \u201cbad man.\u201d<\/p>\n According to KTLA<\/a>, a weapon was recovered on the scene.<\/p>\n Jubilant <\/strong>received a Grammy nomination for his performance as the Celebrant on the 2009 recording of Bernstein: Mass<\/em>. <\/p>\n Our thoughts are with Jubilant Sykes<\/strong>\u2018 friends, family, and loved ones during this time. RIP<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p><\/div>\n