What to know concerning the killings of an American Idol music supervisor and her husband in LA

Los Angeles law enforcement officials conducting a welfare examine at a gated residence on Monday found two our bodies with gunshot wounds. The victims had been recognized as Robin Kaye, a longtime music supervisor for American Idol, and her husband, Thomas Deluca. A day later, police arrested a 22-year-old man in reference to the killings.

Here’s what to know concerning the case.

Officials mentioned somebody who hadn’t heard from Kaye and Deluca in a number of days requested that police examine their residence on a tree-lined block within the upscale Encino neighborhood, about 20 miles (32 kilometers) northwest of downtown Los Angeles. Officers entered the home Monday afternoon and located a person and lady shot to demise. Homicide detectives had been referred to as to the scene.

The victims had been recognized on Tuesday as Kaye and Deluca, each aged 70. The couple had bought the house within the San Fernando Valley suburb for $4.5 million, in accordance with public data.

Raymond Boodarian, 22, an Encino resident, was arrested “with out incident” Tuesday afternoon, police mentioned in an announcement.

Investigators imagine Boodarian was burglarizing the house a number of days earlier whereas the couple was away. Police had been referred to as to the residence on July 10 however discovered no indicators of bother or compelled entry. Now, detectives suspect that Boodarian managed to enter by way of an unlocked door and was stunned by Kaye and Deluca upon their return.

“The victims returned residence whereas the suspect was inside their residence, and a confrontation ensued, which resulted within the suspect taking their lives,” the police assertion mentioned. “The victims succumbed to a number of gunshot wounds, and the suspect fled from the residence on foot.”

Officers interviewed family and friends, reviewed surveillance footage, and recovered unspecified proof on the scene. The district legal professional’s workplace expects to be offered with the case on Thursday, with Boodarian’s arraignment to observe. He couldn’t be reached for remark. Messages had been despatched to the general public defender’s workplace to substantiate authorized illustration.

Court data present Boodarian was arrested in 2024 for alleged battery, exhibiting a lethal weapon, and threatening to commit against the law with intent to terrorize. Charges had been later dismissed.

Kaye had labored with American Idol for greater than 15 years and was engaged on the upcoming season on the time of her demise. She additionally contributed to The Singing Bee, Hollywood Game Night, Lip Sync Battle, and a number of other Miss USA and Miss Universe pageants.

“Robin has been a cornerstone of the Idol household since 2009 and was really beloved and revered by all who got here involved along with her,” an American Idol spokesperson mentioned in an announcement Tuesday. “Robin will stay in our hearts eternally and we share our deepest sympathy along with her household and associates throughout this tough time.”

Her work included clearing rights for hundreds of songs for broadcast. In a 2009 interview, Kaye informed The Hollywood Reporter how she persuaded Led Zeppelin’s representatives to approve using Whole Lotta Love for Adam Lambert to carry out throughout Season 8. “I mentioned, ‘This is the time to think about it. If you’re ever going to attempt it, that is the time.’ I don’t know if Robert Plant knew, however his supervisor did as a result of his children had been massive Adam followers. They watched the present in England,” Kaye mentioned.

Nick Fradiani, the Season 14 American Idol winner, informed The Hollywood Reporter that Kaye handled him like a son and referred to as her demise a tragedy. “She was caring and understanding of the stresses of the present, particularly with selecting a tune. She made every dialog with me really feel essential,” mentioned Fradiani, who’s now starring in A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical.