ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsShopLog InStream on22-year-old charged with murder in alleged killing of 'American Idol' music supervisor and husbandRobin Kaye and her husband, Thomas Deluca, were killed in their LA home.ByMeredith Deliso and Alex StoneJuly 17, 2025, 6:40 PM2:04Two found shot to death inside Encino home after LAPD conducts welfare check, July 15, 2025. KABC Murder and burglary charges were filed Thursday in the killing of an "American Idol" music supervisor and her husband at their home in Los Angeles.The suspect -- 22-year-old Raymond Boodarian -- is accused of scaling a fence onto the Encino property and then shooting and killing the couple during a struggle when they arrived home from the grocery store, authorities said."In a matter of moments, this couple was senselessly killed in their own home as they returned from the grocery store," Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman said in a statement Thursday. "This tragic shooting has shaken a valley community and the notion that home should be our safe sanctuary."Boodarian has been charged with two counts of murder and a count of residential burglary, with the special circumstance allegation of multiple murders and murder during the commission of a burglary, the district attorney's office said.He appeared in court on Thursday afternoon, where the judge set his next court hearing for Aug. 20. He is being held without bail.Two found shot to death inside Encino home after LAPD conducts welfare check, July 15, 2025.KABC The victims -- Robin Kaye and her husband, Thomas Deluca, both 70 -- were found shot to death in their Los Angeles home during a welfare check on Monday, authorities said.It is believed the couple was killed four days earlier, on July 10, police said. That day, the Los Angeles Police Department said it received two calls about a possible burglary at the address after a person was seen jumping the fence onto the property.MORE: 'American Idol' music supervisor and husband found shot dead in Los Angeles home, suspect arrestedOfficers responding to the calls that day were unable to go into the home because it is highly fortified, with 8-foot walls with spikes, police sources said. Police flew a helicopter over and saw no signs of a burglary or any other trouble and cleared the scene, LAPD Lt. Guy Golan told reporters Tuesday.Surveillance footage later reviewed by police showed the suspect scaling the fence and then apparently entering an unlocked door, Golan said. The victims arrived home about 30 minutes later, police said.The image shows Robin Kaye and her husband, Tom.Robin Kaye/FacebookWhile responding to a welfare check on Monday, officers were able to make their way into the home and found the victims dead with multiple gunshot wounds, Golan said. They both had gunshot wounds to the head, police said. The suspect fled the area, police said.Detectives have since found a gun at the suspect's residence that will be tested to determine if it was the alleged murder weapon, LAPD homicide detectives said Wednesday.Police were investigating a motive and working to understand what happened inside the house, Golan said Tuesday.MORE: 'American Idol' names its Top 3: See who is going to the finalePolice do not believe Boodarian knew the victims, and the house did not appear to be ransacked, Golan said. There is no camera footage from inside the house that shows what went on, he said.The case remains under investigation,If convicted as charged, Boodarian faces a possible maximum sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole, or death.The LAPD will look into how police responded to the initial burglary call last week to make sure it was handled appropriately, Golan said.Kaye had been with "American Idol" since 2009, according to a spokesperson for the ABC television show.Sponsored Content by TaboolaPopular Reads'Hair on the back of my neck stood up': Police break silence in Idaho murdersJul 18, 9:53 AMFamed late-night show canceled after more than 3 decadesJul 17, 8:35 PM'It's a cover up': Musk floods X with posts attacking Trump over EpsteinJul 17, 4:46 PMEx-wife, boyfriend arrested in professor's killingJul 17, 4:23 PMABC News Live24/7 coverage of breaking news and live eventsABC News NetworkPrivacy PolicyYour US State Privacy RightsChildren's Online Privacy PolicyInterest-Based AdsAbout Nielsen MeasurementTerms of UseDo Not Sell or Share My Personal InformationContact Us © 2025 ABC News, A 22-year-old man has been charged with murder in the shooting deaths of a longtime music supervisor for “American Idol†and her husband at their home in Los Angeles., 22-year-old charged with murder in alleged killing of 'American Idol' music supervisor and husband Robin Kaye and her husband, Thomas Deluca, were killed in their LA home..