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Son of Jubilant Sykes Arraigned in Father’s Murder

Micah Curtis Sykes was arraigned for the Dec. 2025 stabbing death of his 71-year-old father at their Santa Monica home.
WHO: Micah Curtis Sykes; Jubilant Sykes (victim); Jubilant Sykes’ wife (witness/caller)
WHAT: Arraignment on a murder charge with deadly weapon and elder-victim allegations
WHEN: Aug 6, 2026 at 2:08 PM ET
WHERE: Santa Monica, California
WHY: Micah Curtis Sykes allegedly murdered his father; no motive has been reported.
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