"American Idol" confirms death of executive Robin Kaye and her husband in Encino shooting
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Austin Turner
Austin Turner is a web producer at CBS Los Angeles. An Inland Empire native, Austin earned a degree in journalism from San Jose State University in 2020. Before joining CBS News in 2025, he worked at KTLA, the San Jose Mercury News, the Sedona Red Rock News and various other outlets as a freelance sports reporter.
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Arrest made in Encino shooting of "American Idol" executive Robin Kaye and her husband, police say
Police say that an arrest has been made Tuesday, one day after an "American Idol" executive and her husband were found shot and killed in their Encino home.
Robin Kaye and her husband, Thomas Deluca, both 70, were identified as the victims of the shooting by the Los Angeles Police Department on Tuesday afternoon. Kaye worked as a music supervisor on the now-ABC-produced singing competition show more than a decade ago, according to a spokesperson for the show.
"We are devastated to hear of Robin and her dear husband, Tom's, passing," a statement from a series spokesperson says. "Robin has been a cornerstone of the Idol family since 2009 and was truly loved and respected by all who came in contact with her. Robin will remain in our hearts forever and we share our deepest sympathy with her family and friends during this difficult time."

Police said that 22-year-old Raymond Boodarian was arrested at his home on Tuesday and booked on suspicion of murder.
The victims were found after officers were called to the home on the 4700 block of White Oak Avenue early Monday morning for a wellness check, police said. Both Kaye and Deluca were pronounced dead at the scene.
During their investigation, detectives reviewed surveillance videos, spoke with friends and family and discovered a prior radio call for a possible burglary suspect at the home on July 10 at around 4 p.m., according to a news release from LAPD.
At that time, police said they were unable to make entry to the property because it was "highly fortified," said LAPD Lieutenant Guy Golan. They did a flyover with an airship, which did not reveal any obvious signs of trouble or forced entry, he said.
They wound up clearing the scene, but upon looking at surveillance footage from that day, they found that the suspect hopped a fence to get onto the property.
"While there were no signs of forced entry or trouble at the location during that investigation, it is now believed that the suspect had gained entry into the residence through an unlocked door," said LAPD's release.
Police said that Kaye and Deluca returned home while Boodarian was inside, leading to a confrontation that resulted in a shooting. They were found in separate rooms and had been shot multiple times. The suspect then fled from the area on foot.
He was arrested on Tuesday by LAPD detectives and members of an FBI Fugitive Task Force after they used the security camera video and facial recognition software to identify him.
Court records show that he has an extensive history of violent crimes, but that charges in those cases were eventually dropped.
Anyone who knows more is asked to contact LAPD detectives at (818) 374-9550.
Austin Turner is a web producer at CBS Los Angeles. An Inland Empire native, Austin earned a degree in journalism from San Jose State University in 2020. Before joining CBS News in 2025, he worked at KTLA, the San Jose Mercury News, the Sedona Red Rock News and various other outlets as a freelance sports reporter.