New Details Emerge in Killing of ‘American Idol’ Music Supervisor Robin Kaye
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New details have emerged about the recent killing of American Idol music supervisor Robin Kaye and her husband Thomas Deluca. The couple was shot to death in their home earlier this month, and a suspect has been arrested.
New Details About American Idol Music Supervisor’s Killing
Kaye and Deluca, both 70, were found dead in their home on July 14, having been shot multiple times. The following day, police arrested 22-year-old Raymond Boodarian on suspicion of murder. According to surveillance footage, the suspect hopped a fence to gain access to the couple’s Encino property and was inside when they arrived home.
Now People reports that, according to the District Attorney’s office, the intruder allegedly called 911 from inside the couple’s home on July 10 after shooting the pair with their own gun. Despite this, authorities took four days to discover Kaye and Deluca’s bodies.
Investigators reportedly shared that Boodarian was in the midst of burglarizing the couple’s $4.5 million home, after entering through an unlocked door, when they returned unexpectedly. After the couple entered the home, “a confrontation ensued,” and the suspect shot both Kaye and Deluca with a gun found inside the home.
Two 911 calls were apparently made on July 10, including one allegedly from Boodarian’s cell phone and another from a neighbor who witnessed an attempted break-in. A police airship known as an Air 16 reportedly arrived at the scene and hovered over the property.
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The Suspect Allegedly Called 911 from the Home
At the time police were responding, an officer reportedly radioed dispatch to say, “I don’t have any evidence of forced break-in. We’re clear.” The neighbor who reportedly the burglary was apparently unable to be reached for a follow-up.
About 40 minutes later, People reports that a second call came from someone inside the home who identified themselves as a resident and reported a break-in. The 911 operator reportedly heard the caller say, “Please don’t shoot me.”
Boodarian apparently identified himself using his real name in the call. Officers once again responded, arriving to the house shortly before 5:00 pm. The Air 16 once again did not observe anything suspicious from above. Officers were unable to enter the property.
Jennifer Forkish, LAPD communications director, told People, “After taking additional steps to contact the persons reporting and residents at the location, officers cleared from the scene.”
Four days later, officers responded to a welfare check requested by the couple’s friend who had a key code for the house’s gate and was able to let police inside, where they discovered the bodies.
