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CBS News
a day ago
- CBS News
Possible shooting at Encino home sparks outrage amongst neighbors in midst of crime wave
Just two weeks after "American Idol" producer Robin Kaye and her husband were shot and killed in their Encino home, another possible shooting next door has outraged neighbors who are struggling to feel safe in the midst of a concerning wave of crime affecting their neighborhood. Hundreds of people flooded the White Oak Avenue home for a party that had to be broken up by police late Saturday night, shown in cell phone video captured by neighbors. They say that the house has been a constant issue, and despite complaints, nothing has yet been done. "This party house would've been shut down in Beverly Hills, would've been shut down in Burbank, but in LA you can break the law and there's no consequences," said Rob Glushon, the president of the Encino Property Owners Association. "We're very supportive of LAPD, but honestly they need to be tougher. This is an example of when something gets out of control because the law doesn't get enforced when the problem starts." Related: "American Idol" executive and husband killed with their own gun, LA County DA says Police were called to the home for reports of a disturbance, but they said there was no evidence of a shooting upon investigation. Community members say that the homeowner has been cited several times in the past for hosting loud and unruly parties, but they want the city attorney to file misdemeanor criminal charges against him, as they believe he's been renting the property out for parties. It's just the latest issue in a growing trend that has seen the neighborhood plagued by break-ins, burglaries, robberies and murder. A community meeting days after the deadly double-shooting brought hundreds of concerned neighbors in front of law enforcement and city leaders who said changes were being made. Hours later, two homes were targeted in attempted burglaries, including one at a home belonging to former "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" star Teddi Mellencamp. Neighbors say that that the party house is emblematic of Encino's problems in dealing with lawlessness. "That just kind of talks to the issue that we have in this whole community, where there's so many awful things going on, the burglaries and party houses and even murders," said Roy Nwaisser, president of the Encino Neighborhood Council. "It really does break my heart." Related: Suspect in killings of "American Idol" executive Robin Kaye and her husband charged with murder, burglary In recent days, neighbors have banded together to hire armed security patrols and take weapons training. "We are gathered together to learn and practice and exercise how to protect yourself inside your house and how to use guns," said one woman who wished not to be identified. "Most people I know here, they purchase the guns right now." Their new steps come at the same time that LAPD says they've increased patrols in the area, included officers on horseback. In coming days, residents will join a zoom meeting with Mayor Karen Bass, their Los Angeles City Council representative and more LAPD officers to give a list of demands.
The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Pixie Lott looks incredible as pregnant star shows off bare baby bump in black two piece ahead of performance
PIXIE Lott has been spotted looking incredible while showing off her bare baby bump in a black two piece. The 34-year-old singer is currently expecting her second baby with husband Oliver Cheshire . 5 Pixie Lott seen arriving at The Excel In London where she will perform for the ABB FormulaE FIA World Championships 2025 Pictured: pixie lott Ref: BLU_S8444263 260725 NON-EXCLUSIVE Picture by: Timmie / Splash News and Pictures USA: 310-525-5808 UK: 020 8126 1009 eamteam@ World Rights Credit: Splash 5 Pixie Lott seen arriving at The Excel In London where she will perform for the ABB FormulaE FIA World Championships 2025 Pictured: pixie lott Ref: BLU_S8444263 260725 NON-EXCLUSIVE Picture by: Timmie / Splash News and Pictures USA: 310-525-5808 UK: 020 8126 1009 eamteam@ World Rights Credit: Splash 5 LONDON, ENGLAND – JULY 12: Oliver Cheshire and Pixie Lott join Range Rover for lunch during the Ladies' Singles Final Day at The Championships, Wimbledon, on July 12, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Jed Cullen/for Range Rover) Credit: Getty And she bared her bump while arriving at The Excel In London where she will perform for the ABB FormulaE FIA World Championships. Pixie opted for a minimal makeup look and her blonde hair down and parted to one side, as she hopped out of a car. The pregnant star was seen in a black long sleeved top with a large collar, and matching skirt, with her baby bump on show. She partnered the outfit with some nude heels and looked in great spirits as she headed inside the venue. Read More on Pixie Lott The pop star surprised fans at the Mighty Hoopla festival in London a couple of months ago, Pixie had plenty of energy as she danced around the stage and sang tracks from her new album, Encino, as well as old classics. Pixie sent her fans into a frenzy when she then declared on the stage: "I'm having another baby!" pandemic . Most read in Celebrity The couple met at a Select Models event in 2010 - with Oliver popping the question in November 2016. Pixie Lott performs at the Six Nations rugby Last month She told The Sun: "I have already been working on some new music. I don't want it to be as big a gap as it was before. "It was a really long time. It won't be as long this time. I am excited about some of the tracks already. "I love music documentaries, they are so fascinating. I love where you get to see the real behind the scenes stuff so I think that would be really fun to do." 5 Mandatory Credit: Photo by Timmie/Shutterstock (15415465b) Pixie Lott seen arriving at The Excel In London where she will perform for the ABB FormulaE FIA World Championships 2025 Pixie Lott arrives at The Excel to perform at the ABB FormulaE FIA World Championships 2025, London, UK – 26 Jul 2025 Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 5 Pixie Lott with her son, Albert, TAKEN WITHOUT PERMISSION, Credit: Instagram / pixielott
Scottish Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Pixie Lott looks incredible as pregnant star shows off bare baby bump in black two piece ahead of performance
The pop star surprised fans on stage last month with her pregnancy announcement PIX-TURE PERFECT Pixie Lott looks incredible as pregnant star shows off bare baby bump in black two piece ahead of performance Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) PIXIE Lott has been spotted looking incredible while showing off her bare baby bump in a black two piece. The 34-year-old singer is currently expecting her second baby with husband Oliver Cheshire. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 5 Pixie Lott seen arriving at The Excel In London where she will perform for the ABB FormulaE FIA World Championships 2025 Pictured: pixie lott Ref: BLU_S8444263 260725 NON-EXCLUSIVE Picture by: Timmie / Splash News and Pictures USA: 310-525-5808 UK: 020 8126 1009 eamteam@ World Rights Credit: Splash 5 Pixie Lott seen arriving at The Excel In London where she will perform for the ABB FormulaE FIA World Championships 2025 Pictured: pixie lott Ref: BLU_S8444263 260725 NON-EXCLUSIVE Picture by: Timmie / Splash News and Pictures USA: 310-525-5808 UK: 020 8126 1009 eamteam@ World Rights Credit: Splash 5 LONDON, ENGLAND – JULY 12: Oliver Cheshire and Pixie Lott join Range Rover for lunch during the Ladies' Singles Final Day at The Championships, Wimbledon, on July 12, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Jed Cullen/for Range Rover) Credit: Getty And she bared her bump while arriving at The Excel In London where she will perform for the ABB FormulaE FIA World Championships. Pixie opted for a minimal makeup look and her blonde hair down and parted to one side, as she hopped out of a car. The pregnant star was seen in a black long sleeved top with a large collar, and matching skirt, with her baby bump on show. She partnered the outfit with some nude heels and looked in great spirits as she headed inside the venue. The pop star surprised fans at the Mighty Hoopla festival in London a couple of months ago, by sharing her happy news while performing on stage. Pixie had plenty of energy as she danced around the stage and sang tracks from her new album, Encino, as well as old classics. Pixie sent her fans into a frenzy when she then declared on the stage: "I'm having another baby!" Pixie and Oliver married in 2022 inside Ely Cathedral - two years after being forced to postpone their wedding due to the pandemic. The couple met at a Select Models event in 2010 - with Oliver popping the question in November 2016. Pixie Lott performs at the Six Nations rugby Last month Pixie revealed she is busy working on her fifth album - and even teased a family reality show. She told The Sun: "I have already been working on some new music. I don't want it to be as big a gap as it was before. "It was a really long time. It won't be as long this time. I am excited about some of the tracks already. "I love music documentaries, they are so fascinating. I love where you get to see the real behind the scenes stuff so I think that would be really fun to do." 5 Mandatory Credit: Photo by Timmie/Shutterstock (15415465b) Pixie Lott seen arriving at The Excel In London where she will perform for the ABB FormulaE FIA World Championships 2025 Pixie Lott arrives at The Excel to perform at the ABB FormulaE FIA World Championships 2025, London, UK – 26 Jul 2025 Credit: Shutterstock Editorial
CBS News
5 days ago
- CBS News
Armed security patrols hit streets of Encino in midst of troubling crime wave
Encino homeowners are taking action to protect themselves in the midst of a troubling crime wave that has seen burglaries, robberies and murder arrive in their neighborhood last week when "American Idol" executive Robin Kaye and her husband Thomas Deluca were found shot to death inside of their home. On Monday night, just hours after neighbors joined law enforcement and other city leaders to address the rampant crime, two more homes were targeted by attempted burglars, including one belonging to former "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" star Teddi Mellencamp. After almost two years of living on edge, some residents say they've reached a tipping point. "This was the sleepiest, friendliest, everybody knew everyone neighborhood and we left our doors open, things in the car," said one woman. Related: "American Idol" executive and husband killed with their own gun, LA County DA says Now, things couldn't be more different. Home security signs are just as ubiquitous as flowers in one's front yard, and high-tech cameras can be seen on nearly every home. Some neighbors have joined forces to pay for armed security patrols, run neighborhood watch groups and develop complex security plans. "Everybody here now has to build gates that are eight-feet tall, 10-feet tall. All the cameras, we have private security seven days a week, we also have two flock cameras recording the license plate of every car that comes down our street," said one woman who lives in the neighborhood. Homeowners say even that amount of defense doesn't appear to be enough, causing them to resort to desperate measures, especially after the double-killing last week. They're demanding more action from Los Angeles police, despite law enforcement claiming that violent crime numbers are actually down. Related: Suspect in killings of "American Idol" executive Robin Kaye and her husband charged with murder, burglary "I think the problem is there aren't enough police to deter the criminal activity that we're seeing," said Richard Mirisch, a board member on the Encino Property Owners Association. On Wednesday, LAPD officials announced that there would be extra patrols in the area, including flyovers by department aircraft and mounted patrols. They also said that detectives are working to target organized burglary crews.
Daily Mail
6 days ago
- Daily Mail
The bloodcurdling words screamed over 911 call as American Idol producer Robin Kaye and husband were murdered
A 911 caller was heard begging 'please don't shoot me' during the home invasion that ended with the fatal shooting of an American Idol producer and her husband. Robin Kaye, a longtime music supervisor on the hit singing competition show, and her husband Thomas Deluca, both 70, were found dead in their $5million gated home in Los Angeles ' ritzy Encino neighborhood on July 14. Raymond Boodarian, an Encino resident, was later arrested 'without incident' after having allegedly called police and provided authorities with his name. Investigators believe Boodarian, 22, was burglarizing the residence July 10 while the couple was away and shot them when they suddenly returned. Police received two burglary calls at the couple's home the day they were killed, according to a search warrant affidavit obtained by the Los Angeles Times. The first call came in shortly after 4pm in which a neighbor reported that an unknown man was trying to break into the residence. Police received a second call roughly 40 minutes later from someone inside the property claiming to be a resident. The caller alleged that someone had broken in and could be heard begging another person not to shoot them. The caller, whose identity is not clear, later advised dispatch that officer response was unnecessary, the affidavit claims. Additional attempts to reach the caller were unsuccessful. The search warrant does not specify if the call was made from one of the victims or if it came from Boodarian pretending to be a resident. LA County DA Nathan Hochman revealed during a town hall Monday the suspect used his personal cellphone to call police after the incident, which ultimately led to him being tracked down. 'Mr. Boodarian got caught because he used his cellphone to contact police concerning this situation,' Hochman told the meeting, NBC 4 reports. 'He actually identified himself.' Boodarian had already been inside the couple's home for about 30 minutes on July 10 when Kaye and Deluca unexpectedly arrived home. CCTV footage obtained by investigators allegedly shows the suspect entering the home in an attempted burglary. He did not force entry and instead found an open way to get inside. He allegedly shot the couple dead with their own firearm during a struggle when they caught him in the act. The couple's bodies were discovered in the $5million mansion four days later after officers carried out a welfare check. Boodraian was arrested on July 15 and charged with two counts of murder two days later. He also faces burglary charges. His arraignment is scheduled for August 20. The suspect has at least three prior arrests including charges of battery, threatening to commit a crime with intent to terrorize, and exhibiting a deadly weapon. Fingerprints from his previous arrests also helped investigators identify him as a suspect in the grisly killings of Kaye and Deluca. Officers responded to the residence on the day of their slayings, but were unable to get inside the couple's high-security property which is guarded with an 8-foot spiked wall and surveillance cameras. Cops circled the perimeter and had a helicopter swoop over the property, but were unable to gain access via the ground. Officers saw no visible signs of forced entry and the chopper flying overhead did not alert officers to any dangers, so they left the scene. Police sources allege Boodarian was likely inside the property as officers responded to the residence on July 10. Boodarian is believed to have entered through a single unlocked door while his alleged victims were out grocery shopping. It is unclear if he pulled the door shut behind him, but he is then said to have laid in wait inside until they returned. They returned to the six-bedroom estate four days later at 2.30pm following a call for a welfare check, shattering a back window to gain access to the home. When they entered, they discovered Kaye and Deluca both shot in the head. He then used his personal cellphone to call police after the incident and even provided authorities with his name, which ultimately led to him being tracked down Kaye was with American Idol for more than 15 years and was working on the upcoming season at the time of her death. Over the years, she won several Guild of Music Supervisors Awards for her work on the show. She also worked for other well-known shows, including Lip Sync Battle, Hollywood Game Night, and Worn Stories. Kaye 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 and Adventures of Power and Crashed. During the 7th Annual Guild of Music Supervisors Awards in Hollywood in 2017, Kaye spoke about her career path, which she said was often unappreciated. 'It's one of those parts of the business that people don't even know it exists,' Kaye said. 'It's a very important part of films and TV. Pretty much everything in the entertainment industry has music in it and people just think that it's there.' Her husband was a musician who last released an album called Street Rock in 2022. His first 'acclaimed cult favorite debut' album, 'Down To The Wire,' was released by Epic Records in 1986, Deluca's website detailed. Deluca penned songs for popular hit makers, including Kid Rock, the band Molly Hatchet and Meredith Brooks. The couple purchased the home in January 2023, according to public records. It was previously owned by late rapper Juice WRLD who died in 2019 from an overdose, neighbors told KTLA. The home was also reportedly used a rental property before being sold to the couple.
