American Idol Music Supervisor, Husband Fatally Shot in Encino Home

Robin Kaye, longtime music supervisor for American Idol, and her husband, Thomas DeLuca, were fatally shot inside their Encino home in a tragic double homicide. The couple, both 70, were found in separate rooms after a welfare check was requested by concerned relatives, with evidence suggesting they returned home to find a burglary in progress. Raymond Boodarian, 22, a local resident with no known connection to the couple, was arrested in connection with the killings; police believe the confrontation arose after the couple walked in on Boodarian during the burglary. Despite the home's security measures, the suspect gained entry through an unlocked door, and although police responded to a prowler report days earlier, they found no evidence at that time. The motive behind the killing remains unclear, with robbery ruled out as nothing was stolen. The incident has shocked the entertainment community, with Kaye remembered as a pivotal figure in shaping the music of American Idol and other major productions.