Two of Hollywood’s own were gunned down in what police are calling a double homicide, leaving even the safest neighborhoods questioning just how far our society has fallen.
A Double Homicide Rocks Hollywood’s Elite
Los Angeles, the city of glitz, glamour, and—let’s not forget—a city that’s become a playground for criminals thanks to years of soft-on-crime policies, is once again in the headlines for all the wrong reasons. Robin Kaye, a respected music supervisor for American Idol, and her husband, songwriter Thomas Deluca, were found shot to death in their upscale Encino home on July 14, 2025. Police discovered the bodies after a welfare check, both victims suffering fatal gunshot wounds to the head in separate rooms. Let that sink in: a couple who helped shape American pop culture, murdered in cold blood, right where they should have been safest.
Days earlier, on July 10, LAPD had responded to two separate calls about a possible burglary at the same address. Officers searched the property, but found no signs of forced entry, and no arrests were made. The suspect, 22-year-old Raymond Boodarian, was later arrested at his residence and booked on suspicion of murder after police reviewed security footage showing him entering the Kaye-Deluca home. The timeline, the missed opportunities, and the tragic outcome have left the local community and industry insiders demanding answers—and accountability.
Criminals Thriving While Law-Abiding Citizens Pay the Price
The Encino neighborhood, long considered one of LA’s safest, has been rocked by the reality that not even multi-million-dollar homes and high-profile careers can protect families from the consequences of failed city leadership and broken policies. It should outrage every law-abiding citizen that a couple with decades of contributions to American music and entertainment could be left so vulnerable in their own home. High-profile crimes like this are rare, but tell that to the families now living in fear, wondering if they’ll be the next headline. The fact that police were called to the home for a suspected burglary just days before—yet failed to prevent this tragedy—underscores how reactive, not proactive, our public safety apparatus has become.
What the hell is going in with American Idol? 👀
🚨 Longtime American Idol Music Supervisor and her husband, found shot dead in home…
What’s weird about this is that American Idol has a long history of people dying…
1. Robin Kaye – July 2025 (Music Supervisor) – Found dead… pic.twitter.com/w20iT0Zfbq
— MJTruthUltra (@MJTruthUltra) July 16, 2025
The entertainment industry, already shaken by a string of high-profile robberies and home invasions, is demanding a hard look at security and law enforcement priorities. American Idol and Disney released statements mourning Kaye and Deluca, but for many, condolences ring hollow without tangible action to protect those who make our culture what it is. The outrage isn’t just about two lives lost—it’s about the sense that, for too long, criminals have been emboldened at the expense of everyone else.
A City’s Priorities in Question
Let’s not ignore the pattern here: a soft-on-crime approach, endless excuses, and law-abiding families left to fend for themselves. Residents of Encino and neighborhoods like it are now doubling down on private security, home surveillance, and community patrols—because trust in the system has eroded. Local police are reviewing neighborhood video and interviewing witnesses, but for Kaye and Deluca, these efforts come far too late. The entertainment industry is taking stock, with insiders demanding better protection not just for celebrities, but for the countless professionals who work behind the scenes and are just as vulnerable.
⚠️ WARNING: This post contains graphic descriptions of murder.
Robin Kaye, 70, an award-winning music supervisor for "American Idol," & her husband, Thomas Deluca, 70, were found murdered inside their $5 million home in Encino, Los Angeles, California, on Monday, July 14.… pic.twitter.com/ETIdjnqn96
— True Crime Updates (@TrueCrimeUpdat) July 16, 2025
Community members are left questioning whether more could have been done after the initial burglary call. Criminologists point out that these types of crimes are often opportunistic, but that’s cold comfort to a city where opportunity for criminals seems to grow every year. This tragedy highlights the urgent need for serious, practical changes—because a city that can’t protect its own isn’t a city worth celebrating.
Sources:
CBS News: Man, woman shot to death in Encino
YouTube: ‘American Idol’ music supervisor and husband found dead at home
ABC News: Encino double homicide shooting