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Suspect Arrested in Encino Double Homicide of ‘American Idol’ Music Supervisor and Husband

Police say the suspect entered through an unlocked door days earlier, with detectives investigating for a motive ahead of formal charges.

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Overview

  • Raymond Boodarian, 22, was taken into LAPD custody on July 15 in connection with the fatal shootings of Robin Kaye and her husband, with charges yet to be announced.
  • Officers discovered the couple’s bodies on July 14 during a welfare check at their Encino home, finding both 70-year-olds shot in separate rooms.
  • Investigators believe the suspect gained entry on July 10 through an unsecured door and remained inside when the victims returned.
  • Robin Kaye served as music supervisor on American Idol for more than 15 seasons and earned multiple Guild of Music Supervisors Awards during her career.
  • Detectives continue to review surveillance footage and forensic evidence to establish a clear motive and prepare the case for prosecution.