Hollywood Horror Story On The Rise: Opera Star Allegedly Killed By Son Days Before Rob Reiner's Homicide

There appears to be a need for more mental health awareness and action as two prominent stars, Rob Reiner and Jubilant Sykes, lose their lives to their troubled sons.

Days before news broke of the tragic deaths of the Hollywood producer and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, the baritone singer was found dead in his Santa Monica home with stab wounds. His 31-year-old son was taken into custody for the horrific crime.

Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner allegedly suffered a similar gruesome fate at the hands of their 32-year-old son, Nick Reiner, who struggled with substance addiction and a deteriorating mental health.

Micah Curtis Sykes, who is facing a felony murder charge for allegedly stabbing his father to death, will not be regaining his freedom following the outcome of a December 11 hearing. Deputy District Attorney Cesar Rodriguez requested that the victim's son be held without bail.

Micah initially had a chance of regaining his freedom after his bail was set to $4 million; however, Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Theresa R. McGonigle granted Rodriguez's request to make an amendment. Therefore, Micah was ordered to stay in police custody.

According to ABC7, the prosecution argued that Micah was a risk due to his schizophrenia diagnosis. Rodriguez explained that Micah was supposed to be "medicated," but was either under-medicated or not following his doctor's recommendation.

Rodriguez added that Jubilant's murder was witnessed by his wife, Cecelia, and Judge McGonigle had issued a protective order that prevented him from contacting her on Thursday, December 11.

The protective order was another reason the prosecutor pushed for no bail, as Micah was homeless and primarily dependent on his parents. Rodriguez also noted that the other members of the Sykes' family were in court while Cecelia couldn't be there.

Micah did not miss his mother's absence and interrupted Rodriguez at one point to question the judge about Cecelia. "I don't see my mother here... This person's not telling the truth whatsoever," he reportedly said.

According to a December 9 report by the Santa Monica Police Department, officers responded to a distress call at a residence in the 1700 block of Delaware Avenue at approximately 9:20 p.m. The caller had reported an assault in progress, but it was too late by the time cops arrived.

They met Cecelia at the door, who directed them inside the home, and officers discovered Jubilant's lifeless body. The report stated that the 71-year-old had "critical injuries consistent with a stabbing," and the Santa Monica Fire Department personnel pronounced him deceased at the scene.

The suspect, Micah, was later found inside the residence and taken into custody without incident. Detectives from the police department also arrived at the scene with a search warrant. At the same time, Forensic specialists processed the physical evidence, including the murder weapon, which was recovered at the scene.

Jubilant was an American baritone singer renowned on the opera stage, in concerts, and in musicals. According to Wikipedia, he performed contemporary worship music, African American spirituals, gospel, funk, and pop.

Born on September 17, 1954, Jubilant earned his unique name because his mother hoped he would grow up to become Jubilant. His interest in music began early, as he sang soprano as a child and took piano lessons before facing a slight hiccup.

After puberty changed his voice, Jubilant lost interest in music until his teacher advised him to try classical music. He performed in several venues across the world, including the Kennedy Center, the Barbican Centre in London, the Apollo Theater, and the Hollywood Bowl.

Jubilant's numerous successes include a 2009 Grammy nomination for best classical album for his performance as the Celebrant on a 2008 recording of Leonard Bernstein's 1971 "Mass." As for his personal life, Jubilant welcomed three sons with Cecelia and seemingly had a blissful life until his December 8 murder.

Days after Jubilant's son allegedly stabbed him to death, another shocking murder took place in Los Angeles. The Blast shared that Rob and his wife, Michele, were found dead with stab wounds on Sunday, December 14.

One of their sons, Nick, was taken into custody on suspicion of murder, an alleged crime that came months after the late couple began complaining about his mental health. According to an insider, Rob told friends they were concerned their son's state was "deteriorating."

The insider noted the couple was worried Nick could not overcome his substance addiction after years of rehabilitation. He had allegedly become "addicted to a combo of opiates and heroin." Another source echoed similar sentiments, claiming Michele told friends they had "tried everything" to save Nick.

Will these tragic deaths be the last to haunt Hollywood?