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Music Supervisor Murdered in Home Invasion; Suspect Arrested

8/27/2025

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Robin Kaye and Thomas DeLuca were shot dead in their Encino, California home on July 10, confirmed as homicides.
The suspect, Raymond Boodarian, 22, allegedly used the couple's gun during the home invasion.
Boodarian faces two murder charges and one count of first-degree residential burglary; his mental competency is being evaluated.
Their bodies were found on July 14 after family requested a welfare check.
Kaye was a music supervisor for "American Idol," noted for her contributions to the show.

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Story summary

Robin Kaye and Thomas DeLuca were shot dead in their Encino, California home on July 10, confirmed as homicides.
The suspect, Raymond Boodarian, 22, allegedly used the couple's gun during the home invasion.
Boodarian faces two murder charges and one count of first-degree residential burglary; his mental competency is being evaluated.
Their bodies were found on July 14 after family requested a welfare check.
Kaye was a music supervisor for "American Idol," noted for her contributions to the show.