Los Angeles police officers discovered Robin Kaye, a longtime music supervisor for American Idol, and her husband, Thomas Deluca, dead after a welfare check on Monday. The couple, both 70, were found shot to death in their gated home in the affluent Encino neighbourhood, northwest of downtown Los Angeles.
Authorities responded after friends grew concerned when they hadn’t heard from the couple in several days. Officers entered the home and found the two victims deceased.
According to the Associated Press, homicide detectives were immediately called to the scene. The couple had reportedly purchased the $4.5 million home in the San Fernando Valley.
The Los Angeles Police Department arrested 22-year-old Raymond Boodarian, a resident of the area, on Tuesday afternoon.
As reported by AP, investigators believe Boodarian broke into the home days earlier while the couple was away.
Police believe Boodarian entered through an open door and was already inside when Kaye and Deluca arrived. A confrontation allegedly occurred during which the suspect fatally shot the couple before fleeing on foot.
Authorities are continuing their investigation by reviewing surveillance footage and speaking to family and friends. Although the district attorney’s office had not filed charges as of Wednesday, court records indicate Boodarian was previously arrested in 2024 for battery and threatening to terrorise, charges that were later dismissed. It is unclear whether he has legal representation at this time.
Robin Kaye worked on “American Idol” for more than 15 years and was closely associated with the upcoming season of the show. She played a crucial role in rights clearance in music and had previously worked on other big shows such as Hollywood Game Night and Miss Universe pageants.
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