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Encino Suspect Charged with Murder of 'American Idol' Music Supervisor and Husband

His arraignment is scheduled for August 20 at Van Nuys Courthouse under special circumstance enhancements that carry life without parole.

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LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 21:  Robin Kaye arrives at the 6th Annual Guild Of Music Supervisors Awards at The Theatre at Ace Hotel Downtown LA on January 21, 2016 in Los Angeles, California.  (Photo by Joshua Blanchard/Getty Images for The Guild of Music Supervisors)
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Overview

  • Raymond Boodarian, 22, is charged with two counts of murder and one count of first-degree residential burglary following his arrest on July 15
  • Prosecutors allege he entered the couple’s Encino home on July 10 through an unlocked door and shot 70-year-olds Robin Kaye and Thomas DeLuca when they returned
  • The victims were discovered dead on July 15 during a welfare check, four days after the alleged burglary turned fatal
  • Kaye spent 14 seasons as an American Idol music supervisor and worked on series like Buffy the Vampire Slayer, while DeLuca wrote songs for acts including Diesel and Meredith Brooks
  • Court records show Boodarian faced prior accusations of brandishing a knife and making threats but avoided prosecution after being found mentally incompetent