American Idol Season 24 began with a heartfelt tribute to deceased music supervisor Robin Kaye after she and her husband were killed in a double homicide last year.
“Season 24 of American Idol: Dedicated to Robin Kaye,” read a tribute card at the top of the premiere episode, which aired on ABC on Monday, Jan. 26. “We’ll save you a seat.”
The Los Angeles Police Department confirmed in July 2025 that Kaye and her husband Tom Deluca were found dead in their I light up the house of possible gunshot wounds after authorities received a request for a welfare check.
“While there were no signs of forced entry or problems at the scene during this investigation, it is now believed that the suspect entered the residence through an unlocked door,” an LAPD officer said. press release declared at the time. “The victims returned home while the suspect was at their residence and a confrontation ensued resulting in the suspect taking his life. The victims succumbed to multiple gunshot wounds and the suspect fled the residence on foot.”
An arrest has been made in the fatal shooting that killed American Idol music supervisor Robin Kaye and her husband, Thomas Deluca. The Los Angeles Police Department confirmed that a 22-year-old Encino resident, Raymond Boodarian, was arrested in connection with the double homicide that took place on Monday, July 14th. A press release from (…)
A death certificate obtained by people the following month confirmed that the couple died on July 10 of multiple gunshot wounds, four days before their bodies were found. His death it was classified as a homicide. They were both 70 at the time.
Raymond Arian he was arrested on July 16 and charged with two counts of murder and one count of burglary. According to a CBS News report at the time, Booardian shot Kaye and Deluca with his own weapon before calling the police on himself, using his mobile phone and giving his name. The LAPD concluded that the killings appeared to be random and that DeLuca and Kaye were not specifically targeted.
last month, ABC7 reported that Boodarian was declared mentally incompetent to stand trial and ordered committed to a state hospital. Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Maria Cavalluzzi noted during the hearing that Boodarian refused to appear in court in Hollywood and has not communicated with his attorney. The order to involuntarily medicate Boodarian remains.
Weeks after his death, people reported that Kaye had expressed concern about assaults in the neighborhood during a city council meeting. According to the outlet, the couple also attended a Community Policing Advisory Council meeting the day before his death, where LAPD Cmdr. Jim McDonnell It reportedly addressed the increase in break-ins and crime in the area where Kaye and Deluca lived.
kay he worked as a music supervisor activated American Idol from 2008 until his death and was responsible for licensing the songs performed by the contestants for over 300 episodes.
The causes of death for American Idol music supervisor Robin Kaye and her husband Thomas Deluca have been revealed. People broke the news Monday, Aug. 25, that Kaye and Deluca, both 70, died of multiple gunshot wounds, according to death certificates obtained by the publication. They died on July 10 at around 4.45pm, the documents revealed. (…)
“We are devastated to hear of the passing of Robin and her beloved husband Tom. Robin has been a cornerstone of the idol family since 2009 and was truly loved and respected by all who came into contact with her,” American Idol said in a statement released shortly after Kaye’s death. “Robin rKaye worked as American Idol’s music supervisor from 2008 until the time of her death, securing the license for songs performed by contestants in the series’ more than 300 long-running episodes. He remains in our hearts forever and we share our deepest condolences with his family and friends during this difficult time.”
American Idol Season 24 airs on ABC on Mondays at 8pm ET and streams on Hulu the following day.