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International Business Times
16-07-2025
- International Business Times
Robin Kaye: 'American Idol' Boss Had 'Felt Threatened by Somebody' and Planned to Hire Private Security Days Before Being Murdered Along with Husband
The "American Idol" executive who was shot dead along with her husband in their lavish Los Angeles home had recently looked into hiring private security, because the couple "felt threatened by somebody." Robin Kaye and her husband, Thomas Deluca, both 70, were killed during a suspected break-in at their Encino home late last week, according to police. Authorities arrested 22-year-old Raymond Boodarian on Tuesday, a day after police officers found the bodies of the couple during a welfare check at their home. In the weeks leading up to the tragedy, Kaye had reportedly contacted a private security company due to growing concerns about her safety, according to NBC Los Angeles. Anticipating Danger Before Murder Robin Kaye X "She felt threatened by somebody because of somebody around their home or around their neighborhood who felt suspicious," said Kris Herzog, owner of the Bodyguard Group of Beverly Hills. The couple ultimately did not go through with hiring the security firm and it remains unclear whether their home had been targeted before. The property, which was purchased for nearly $4.5 million in 2023, stood out as one of the largest and most fortified homes in the area, featuring high walls topped with spikes. Robin Kaye with husband Thomas Deluca Instagram According to neighbors who spoke to NBC Los Angeles, the upscale neighborhood has been a repeated target for burglars over the years. Investigators believe Boordarian was in the middle of robbing Kaye's home on July 10 while the couple was out. Detectives say the suspect had likely been inside for about 30 minutes before the couple came back and caught him in the act. He didn't break in but instead accessed the house through an unlocked entry point, before shooting dead both Kaye and her husband when they confronted him. Robin Kaye X Boodarian allegedly shot both victims during a confrontation after they caught him in the middle of the burglary On the day the couple died, the LAPD received two reports of a potential break-in. However, when officers arrived, they were unable to enter the property due to the home's heavy security, according to ABC7. With no visible signs of a break-in and no warnings from a police helicopter surveying the area, officers saw no immediate threat and eventually left the scene. Officers returned to the six-bedroom mansion four days later, around 2:30 pm after receiving a call requesting a welfare check. They broke a rear window to gain entry into the house. After entering, they found both Kaye and Deluca shot in the head. Investigators witnessed blood near the front door before forcing their way in through the window, according to TMZ. Neighbors reported seeing someone—possibly armed—jumping a fence along the upscale, tree-lined street in the exclusive California neighborhood. Neighbor Naomi Sadoun, 69, said she often saw the couple walking together in the area, sometimes accompanied by their dog, and remembered them as "lovely people." She added that concerned relatives arrived at the Encino property on White Oak Avenue the previous evening but were kept outside by police. A Star Is Gone After news of the heartbreaking deaths broke, American Idol released a statement describing Kaye as " a cornerstone of the Idol family." "We are devastated to hear of Robin and her dear husband, Tom's, passing," a spokesperson told Daily Mail. Robin Kaye X "Robin has been a cornerstone of the Idol family since 2009 and was truly loved and respected by all who came in contact with her. "Robin will remain in our hearts forever and we share our deepest sympathy with her family and friends during this difficult time." Kaye worked as the music supervisor for "American Idol" for the past 15 seasons, contributing to around 300 episodes, according to her IMDb profile. In her illustrious career, she won multiple Guild of Music Supervisors Awards for her exceptional work on the show. Her impressive résumé also includes work on popular shows such as "Lip Sync Battle", "Hollywood Game Night", and "Worn Stories." Kaye also worked for the NAACP Image Awards, "The Singing Bee", "Miss USA", "Miss Universe", "American Inventor", "The Dance Scene", "Dance Your A* Off*", "Your Chance to Dance", "Adventures of Power", and "Crashed." Her husband was a musician whose most recent album, Street Rock, was released in 2022. According to his website, Deluca's first album, the critically acclaimed cult classic "Down To The Wire", was released by Epic Records in 1986. Public records show that the happy couple bought their Encino home in January 2023.
New York Post
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
‘American Idol' boss executed in $4.5M home alongside husband recently sought private security after feeling ‘threatened'
The 'American Idol' executive who was gunned down alongside her husband in their multi-million dollar Los Angeles home had recently sought private security because they 'felt threatened by somebody.' Robin Kaye and her husband, Thomas Deluca, both 70, were allegedly killed following a suspected burglary at their home in Encino late last week, cops said. Suspect Raymond Boodarian, 22, was arrested Tuesday — a day after police uncovered their bodies during a welfare check. 7 Robin Kaye and her husband Thomas DeLuca were murdered inside their home. Facebook 7 Robin Kaye's home taped off by police after she and her husband were murdered. BACKGRID In the weeks before the bloodshed, Kaye had apparently reached out to a private security firm amid fears for her safety, NBC Los Angeles reported. 7 Robin Kaye was a music executive who worked on reality shows 'American Idol' and 'Lip Sync Battle.' Jonathan Leibson 'She felt threatened by somebody because of somebody around their home or around their neighborhood who felt suspicious,' said Kris Herzog, owner of the company they hired, the Bodyguard Group of Beverly Hills. It wasn't immediately clear if the couple's home had previously been targeted. 7 Robin Kaye was an accomplished music executive. Chelsea Lauren/Shutterstock Police believe Boodarian had allegedly been burglarizing Kaye's home while the couple were away July 10. The suspect was likely in the home for a staggering 30 minutes before the couple returned home and busted him, detectives allege. 7 Investigators seen scoping the house where a music executive and her husband were murdered. KABC Police had responded that same afternoon to reports of a burglary at the Encino home, but said there were 'no signs of forced entry or trouble.' 'We didn't hear anything,' neighbor Amee Faggen said. 7 The massive Encino, California, home where two people were found dead. 4CRNS, WCP / BACKGRID 'My renter saw somebody hopping the fence, but that was back on Thursday. She called 911, but we didn't hear anything since then, so we have no idea if it's even related or not.' 7 The California home where Robin Kaye and her husband, Thomas Deluca, lived. MEGA The couple's bodies weren't discovered until Monday after cops were called to carry out a welfare check.
The Sun
16-07-2025
- The Sun
American Idol exec Robin Kaye felt ‘threatened & feared for safety – weeks before she & husband found dead in LA home
AMERICAN Idol executive Robin Kaye reportedly feared for her safety in her home - just weeks before she and her husband were found dead. Kaye and husband Thomas Deluca, both 70, had gunshot wounds in their head having being shot on Monday, according to Los Angeles cops. 4 Raymond Boodarian, 22, was arrested and faces a murder charge. It's now emerged that Kaye was concerned about her security and even spoke with a private company in the Beverly Hills area, as reported by the NBC affiliate KNBC-TV. 'She felt threatened by somebody because of somebody around their home or around their neighborhood who felt suspicious,' Kris Herzog, the owner of the Bodyguard Group of Beverly Hills, said. The couple's $5 million home was at the center of a suspected burglary report on July 10, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. An attempted break-in also happened a month ago, as reported by Fox News Digital. Mauro Quintero, who was responsible for servicing the couple's pool, recalled a conversation he had with Deluca. 'Tom told me that somebody tried to break in, and the dog, he woke up and barked," he said. The incident prompted Deluca to put up extra signage on his property. Amee Faggen, a local, claimed she saw someone trying to scale the fence last week. It's not known if this incident is linked to Boodarian. Cops are still trying to work out if there is a link between Boodarian, Kaye, and Deluca. Police believe Boodarian, from Encino, scaled a fence and was able to get into the couple's home via an unlocked door. This is despite the fact that the perimeter of the home features walls that are up to eight feet high and have metal spikes on them. Guy Golan believes Boodarian was inside the house for 30 minutes before Kaye and Deluca returned. The home's sliding glass door was shattered and blood was found at the front entrance. He said the couple had been shot 'ruthlessly' several times. Her body was found in the pantry room, while Deluca's remains were found in the bathroom. Cops arrested Boodarian after identifying him through surveillance video. His motive remains unknown. The sprawling property was previously owned by the rapper Juice WRLD, before being sold to Deluca and Kaye in 2023. Bosses at American Idol have been left devastated by Kaye's death. 'Robin has been a cornerstone of the Idol family since 2009 and was truly loved and respected by all who came in contact with her,' a spokesperson said. She had worked on more than 200 episodes of American Idol, according to her IMDB. She also worked on episodes of the TV series The Singing Bee between 2007 and 2011. Kaye received an award for the Best Music Supervision in Reality Television at the Fourth Annual Guild of Music Supervisors Awards in 2014. 4 4
