American Idol Mourns Member, Robin Kaye, And Husband Murdered in Their Home: “She Was a Cornerstone”

• American Idol has announced the death of one of its members, Robin Kaye, and her husband, Thomas Deluca
• The couple was reportedly murdered in their home by a man who spent 30 minutes trying to gain access to the apartment
• Kaye, who was the music supervisor for the talent show, spent over a decade with American Idol before her death

American Idol music supervisors Robin Kaye and her husband, Thomas Deluca, were reportedly murdered by an intruder who entered their Encino home on Monday, July 14, 2025.

The Los Angeles Police Department disclosed this while the talent show also mourned the loss of the couple.

A representative from American Idol expressed the show's devastation, stating, "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."

American Idol: Police speak on late couple

According to a report by Cable News Network (CNN), the couple's remains were discovered days after authorities were called to their residence.

The police were first alerted on Thursday when a report was received about a person seen jumping the couple’s fence.

Law enforcement officers arrived at their home on the 4700 block of White Oak Avenue in Encino on Monday.

Lieutenant Guy Golan stated that while an investigation was conducted, officers could not enter the house due to its high security. A helicopter was flown over the property, but no signs of trouble were detected.

How American Idol couple's death was discovered

The situation escalated when a concerned neighbour, who had not seen Robin and Thomas, alerted the authorities.

This prompted the police to intensify their efforts to reach the couple. They eventually entered the house through a window and discovered the lifeless bodies of the couple, both with multiple gunshot wounds.

A statement from the police revealed that Raymond Boodarian, a 22-year-old resident of Encino, was arrested in connection with the murders. He was reportedly seen burglarising the couple's home when they returned unexpectedly.

During the confrontation, Boodarian allegedly shot both Robin and Thomas.

Details about suspected killer Raymond Boodarian

Court documents showed that Boodarian had a history of legal issues, including a 2004 arrest for battery and possession of a deadly weapon.

However, the case was dismissed after Boodarian was deemed "mentally unfit to stand trial."

American Idol: Who was Robin Kaye?

Before her untimely death, Kaye was a respected veteran music supervisor with over 40 credits dating back to the late 1990s.

She had worked on popular TV programs such as Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Nashville Star (2008), The Singing Bee (2007-2011), and Hollywood Game Night (2014-2016).

In related news, Nigerian music icon Sound Sultan passed away in 2021 after a prolonged illness, and Nigerian singer Ilerioluwa Aloba also died in 2023 under controversial circumstances.

Stanley Ontop speaks about Junior Pope

Meanwhile, Legit.ng earlier reported that the Nigerian movie producer made fans reacted after sharing his take about the late Junior Pope's obituary.

The deceased's family had finally released the funeral arrangements of the late actor, who died in a boat mishap.

Many eagle-eyed netizens quickly spotted that the departed thespian was not addressed as a husband, among other things. Stanley Ontop also spoke as he asked a few questions about Junior Pope's family.

Proofreading by James Ojo, copy editor at Legit.ng.

Source: Legit.ng