Son Pleads Not Guilty in Father's Murder | Los Angeles News

Micah Curtis Sykes, son of Grammy-nominated baritone Jubilant Sykes, has pleaded not guilty to murder charges in the December 2025 killing of his 71-year-old father at their Santa Monica home. The brutal attack, allegedly involving a dagger, garden shears, and barbell, left the elder Sykes fatally injured before help arrived. His mother witnessed the assault and called for aid. Sykes faces felony murder charges with special allegations for using deadly weapons on an elderly victim, and bail has been denied. With a potential life sentence on the line, his next court date is set for September 2nd, as the case moves forward under the DA’s Elder Abuse Unit. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d631f03c66b401de Presented by The Plant Daddies — rare specimen trees, living art, and hand-carved limestone vessels and fountains for extraordinary spaces. Showrooms in Los Angeles and Irvine. Listeners of Los Angeles News Today receive 10% off with code LANEWS10. theplantdaddies.com/lanews