Overview
- Police say a 911 call from Sykes’ wife around 9:20 p.m. led officers to the home, where the 71-year-old was found with stab wounds and pronounced dead at the scene.
- Authorities identified the suspect as his son, 31-year-old Micah Sykes, who was arrested inside the residence without incident and booked on suspicion of homicide.
- Investigators recovered a weapon at the home, and forensic specialists are processing physical evidence as the homicide investigation continues.
- The case has been referred to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office for filing consideration, with online jail records listing $2 million bail and a Thursday court appearance.
- Police note the suspect’s documented mental-health history but have not determined a motive, and they report no ongoing threat to the community.