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Man Arrested in Encino Slaying of ‘American Idol’ Supervisor and Husband

Authorities await formal charges against 22-year-old Raymond Boodarian, with detectives probing how an unlocked door may have led to the fatal encounter

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Overview

  • Raymond Boodarian, 22, was arrested July 15 by LAPD homicide and task force units in connection with the double homicide of music supervisor Robin Kaye and her husband, Thomas Deluca.
  • Investigators believe Boodarian entered the couple’s secured Encino home on July 10 through an unlocked door and shot both 70-year-olds in separate rooms after they returned.
  • Formal charges have not yet been filed as detectives continue reviewing surveillance footage, forensic evidence and any possible prior contact between suspect and victims.
  • LAPD officials say the case appears to be a random burglary gone wrong, with no indication of ties between Boodarian and the victims or affiliation with criminal networks.
  • American Idol and industry colleagues have mourned Kaye’s contributions since 2009, issuing statements honoring her legacy and offering sympathy to Deluca’s family.