Jubilant Sykes, a well-known opera singer, was stabbed and killed at his home in Santa Monica, California, on Monday night.
Police said his 31-year-old son, Micah Sykes, was arrested for murder. Officers arrived at 9:20 pm and found Jubilant with stab wounds. He died at the scene.
The police are still investigating the reason behind the attack. The family said Micah had a history of mental illness, but it is not clear if this caused the incident.
Jubilant Sykes was nominated for a Grammy in 2010 and performed at famous places like Carnegie Hall.
