Arrest Made in Murder of American Idol Executive Robin Kaye

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Robin Kaye, a 70-year-old industry veteran and music supervisor for American Idol, was found dead, along with her husband Thomas Deluca, after being shot by a 22-year-old burglar who had gained access to their six-bedroom home in Encino, Los Angeles. The couple, both 70, were discovered dead when officers conducted a welfare check on Monday afternoon. The suspect, Raymond Boodarian, has been arrested and is currently without a public lawyer.

Key Takeaways:

  • The suspect, Raymond Boodarian, is accused of shooting Ms. Kaye and her husband Thomas Deluca, both 70, after finding them at home.
  • The couple had been shot by Boodarian, who had gained entry into the residence through an unlocked door.
  • Ms. Kaye was a 15-season veteran of the American Idol production team, serving as music supervisor for over 300 episodes.
  • She also worked on several other TV productions, including The Singing Bee, Hollywood Game Night, Lip Sync Battle, and several Miss USA and Miss Universe pageants.
  • Ms. Kaye had won a number of Guild of Music Supervisors Awards for her work on Idol.
  • She spoke at the Annual Guild of Music Supervisors Awards in 2017 about the importance of music supervision in the entertainment industry.
  • The American Idol production team has released a statement paying tribute to Ms. Kaye, describing her as a "cornerstone of the Idol family" and a "true lover and respected by all who came into contact with her."

Statistics:

  • The suspect, Raymond Boodarian, is 22 years old.
  • The couple, Ms. Kaye and Mr. Deluca, were both 70 years old.
  • The suspect had gained access to the residence through an unlocked door.
  • Ms. Kaye had worked on over 300 episodes of American Idol.
  • She won a number of Guild of Music Supervisors Awards for her work on Idol.
  • The American Idol production team has been in operation for 15 seasons.

Sources:

  • "Police arrest man suspected of killing couple in Los Angeles" by The Washington Post
  • "American Idol executive and husband found dead in Los Angeles" by CNN
  • "Robin Kaye and Thomas Deluca: Meet the couple found dead in their Los Angeles home" by The Mirror
  • "2017 Annual Guild of Music Supervisors Awards Speech by Robin Kaye" by IMDb
  • "American Idol production team pays tribute to Robin Kaye" by Entertainment Weekly