Crime
22-year-old Raymond Boodarian arrested in Double Homicide of Robin Kaye and her husband Thomas Deluca
ENCINO, LOS ANGELES – Authorities have announced the arrest of a suspect in connection with the double homicide of longtime ‘American Idol’ music supervisor Robin Kaye and her husband, Thomas Deluca, inside their upscale home in Encino.
The Los Angeles Police Department responded to a welfare check at the couple’s residence on White Oak Avenue around 2:30 p.m. on Monday, where they discovered both victims deceased from gunshot wounds to the head.
According to law enforcement sources, Kaye and Deluca were found in separate rooms within the home.
The suspect has been identified as 22-year-old Raymond Boodarian, who authorities say had no known connection to the victims.
LAPD detectives believe Boodarian entered the home with the intent to burglarize the property and was confronted by the couple when they unexpectedly returned.
A struggle reportedly ensued, during which Boodarian fatally shot both victims.
Police say there is no indication Boodarian was affiliated with any organized burglary rings, and there is no evidence he had accomplices.
Investigators believe the crime was an isolated incident. Although Boodarian has no prior burglary offenses, he does have a criminal record.
Detectives now believe the murders occurred on July 10, the same day LAPD received two separate calls for a possible burglary at the residence.
Surveillance footage reportedly shows Boodarian entering the home in the afternoon and remaining inside for approximately 30 minutes before the victims arrived.
At the time of the initial calls, officers were unable to enter the property due to the home’s heavily fortified security features.
According to LAPD, there were no visible signs of forced entry, and a police helicopter flying overhead did not observe suspicious activity, prompting officers to leave the scene.
Police say Boodarian did not forcibly enter the home, but rather gained access through an unlocked entry point.
On July 15, during the welfare check that ultimately led to the discovery of the victims, officers gained entry by breaking a rear window.
In a statement issued Tuesday, a spokesperson for American Idol confirmed the tragic deaths, saying:
“We are devastated to hear of Robin and her dear husband Tom’s passing. 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. She will forever remain in our hearts. We extend our deepest sympathies to her family and friends during this incredibly difficult time.”
The investigation remains ongoing, and LAPD continues to review evidence related to the crime.
Crime
Noemi Hernandez, Mother of Four Murdered By Her Husband Hector Luvianos Two Days Before Christmas
BATAVIA, Ill. — A devastating domestic homicide has left a family and community in mourning just days before Christmas.
Noemi Hernandez, a devoted mother of four, was fatally attacked in the early morning hours of Tuesday, Dec. 23, in what prosecutors allege was a violent act committed by her husband.
The incident occurred at an apartment building in the 100 block of Church Street in Batavia.
According to court records and police reports, at approximately 4:37 a.m., Batavia police were dispatched after a man contacted emergency dispatchers and stated that he had killed his wife.
Responding officers located the man outside the apartment building and took him into custody without incident.
When officers entered the apartment, they found Hernandez suffering from severe, life-threatening injuries.
First responders immediately attempted life-saving measures; however, she was pronounced dead at the scene.
Authorities identified the suspect as Hector B. Luvianos, 37, who was transported to the Batavia Police Department for questioning.
With assistance from the Kane County Major Crimes Task Force, investigators determined the incident was domestic-related and involved only the two individuals. Police emphasized that there is no ongoing threat to the public.
On Dec. 24, 2025, Kane County State’s Attorney Jamie L. Mosser and Batavia Police Chief Eric Blowers announced that Luvianos has been formally charged with first-degree murder, a Class M felony under Illinois law.
He appeared in court the same day for a pretrial detention hearing, after which a judge ordered him held in the Kane County Jail while the case proceeds.
The Kane County Coroner’s Office responded to the scene, and an autopsy is scheduled to determine the official cause and manner of Hernandez’s death.
In the wake of the tragedy, Hernandez’s family has launched a GoFundMe campaign to help cover funeral and related expenses.
In the fundraiser, the family described Noemi as “the heart of her family,” noting that she worked tirelessly, loved deeply, and always placed her children first. Her sudden death, they wrote, has left the family emotionally devastated and financially unprepared.
As an immigrant family with limited resources and no life insurance, they now face the burden of funeral and cremation costs, legal fees, and other unexpected expenses, all while supporting four children grieving the loss of their mother.
The family is asking for community support to allow them to lay Noemi to rest with dignity and focus on healing rather than financial hardship.
The investigation remains ongoing.