Crime
Robin Kaye and her husband Thomas Deluca found shot to death inside Encino home
ENCINO, CA – A respected music supervisor for American Idol and her husband were found fatally shot inside a multi-million-dollar home in Encino, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.
The victims have been identified as Robin Kaye and her husband, Thomas Deluca.
Officers responded to the residence on White Oak Avenue around 2:30 p.m. Monday following a request for a welfare check.
Upon arrival, they discovered two adults with gunshot wounds to the head. Both were pronounced dead at the scene.
Sources close to the investigation confirmed that the victims were found in separate rooms, though it remains unclear if the couple resided at the property.
Aerial footage captured by AIR7 revealed a shattered glass sliding door, though investigators have not confirmed whether it played a role in the incident.
In a statement released Tuesday, a spokesperson for American Idol expressed deep sorrow over the loss:
“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. Robin will remain in our hearts forever, and we share our deepest sympathy with her family and friends during this difficult time.”
The motive behind the shootings remains unknown, and authorities have yet to identify any suspects.
However, neighbors have reported suspicious activity in recent days.
“We didn’t see or hear anything,” said Amee Faggen, a neighbor. “My renter called 911 on Thursday because she saw someone hopping the fence. I have no idea if that was related, but police and helicopters came and left.”
As of Tuesday morning, detectives remained on the scene, continuing their investigation into the double homicide.
The LAPD is urging anyone with information to come forward.
MT. JULIET, Tenn. — Authorities have identified two victims killed during an active shooter incident at Cedar Creek Marina in Mt. Juliet late Friday night.
The suspect, identified as Gary Haley, a convicted felon with an extensive criminal history, is deceased following an officer-involved shooting, officials confirmed.
Mount Juliet Police officers were dispatched at approximately 9:30 p.m. Friday to the Cedar Creek Marina, located in the 9000 block of Saundersville Road, after receiving reports of a man threatening another individual on the docks.
Due to the active shooter report, a shelter-in-place order was issued for the surrounding area as a precaution.
Upon arrival, officers located an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound.
The victim was later identified as Robby Brogdon, who was transported to a local hospital for emergency medical treatment.
Despite life-saving efforts, Brogdon later succumbed to his injuries.
Investigators determined that the suspected shooter had retreated to a boat within the marina and had barricaded himself inside.
The standoff continued for several hours as officers secured the scene and attempted to resolve the situation safely.
At approximately 1:00 a.m. Saturday, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) reported that the suspect engaged responding officers and fired shots at them under circumstances that remain under investigation. Officers returned fire.
The suspect, Gary Haley, was later found deceased aboard the vessel.
During the course of the response, officers also discovered a second adult male victim, Nathan Jones, who had been shot by the suspect.
Jones was pronounced dead at the scene.
No law enforcement officers were injured during the incident.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has assumed responsibility for the investigation, which includes a homicide, an attempted homicide, and an officer-involved shooting.
TBI agents are actively conducting interviews, collecting evidence, and working to establish a comprehensive timeline of events.
Upon completion of the investigation, findings will be submitted to 15th Judicial District Attorney General Jason Lawson for review.
Authorities stated that additional information will be released as it becomes available.