Uncovering details on the deadly shootings of an 'American Idol' music supervisor and her partner in Los Angeles
In a shocking turn of events, **Raymond Boodarian**, a 22-year-old Encino resident, has been arrested and charged with the double homicide of Robin Kaye, an "American Idol" music supervisor, and her husband Tom DeLuca. The gruesome discovery was made on July 14, 2025, four days after the initial incident[1][2][3].
The victims, both aged 70, were identified as Robin Kaye, a television veteran who had been with "American Idol" for over 15 years, and her husband Tom DeLuca. Kaye was known for her meticulous work in clearing the rights for thousands of songs for broadcast[4].
The tragedy unfolded on July 10, when police were called to the couple's residence in the upscale Encino neighbourhood, about 20 miles northwest of downtown Los Angeles. However, no signs of trouble or forced entry were found[1][2]. It is now believed that Boodarian, the accused, had burglarized the home several days earlier while the couple was away[1].
The confrontation ensued when the victims returned home, leading to a fatal shooting[5]. Boodarian faces two counts of murder with special enhancements for killing during a robbery, use of a firearm, and multiple murders, along with burglary charges[1]. If convicted, he could face life without parole or the death penalty.
Boodarian's background reveals a previous encounter with the law in 2024, including charges of misdemeanor battery and suspicion of threats and weapons offenses. These charges were dropped after a series of mental health evaluations and hearings that led to him being placed under a conservatorship[1][4].
The district attorney's office expects to present the case against Boodarian on Thursday[6]. Attempts to reach him for comment were unsuccessful. The suspect's arraignment is expected to follow after the case presentation[7].
In a heart-wrenching statement, Nick Fradiani, the season 14 "American Idol" winner, described Kaye as caring and understanding, and called her death a tragedy[8]. The couple had purchased their home in the suburb of the San Fernando Valley for $4.5 million, according to public records[9].
Investigations are ongoing to gather more evidence and piece together the events leading to this tragic incident. The community is left in shock as they mourn the loss of a beloved television professional and her husband.
[1] Los Angeles Times [2] Associated Press [3] NBC News [4] Court records [5] Police reports [6] District Attorney's office [7] Public Defender's office [8] Fradiani's statement [9] Public records
- The tragic homicide case of Robin Kaye and her husband Tom DeLuca, often associated with celebrities due to Kaye's work on "American Idol," is currently under investigation in the upscale neighborhood of Encino, which borders Los Angeles.
- Bellevue, a suburb in Seattle, was not directly involved in the crime-and-justice story of Raymond Boodarian, the accused murderer of Kaye and DeLuca, but Boodarian's past legal issues were highlighted in a series of news articles, including those from the Associated Press and the Los Angeles Times.
- As the entertainment industry and the general public mourn the loss of Kaye, entertainment news outlets have been closely following the crime-and-justice story, highlighting updates from the district attorney's office, police reports, and court records, all in an effort to better understand the events that led to the grizzly double homicide.
