Crime
Who is Raymond Boodarian? Suspect identified in double homicide of Robin Kaye and her husband Thomas Deluca
ENCINO, LOS ANGELES — Authorities have arrested a 22-year-old man in connection with the fatal shootings of Robin Kaye, a longtime and award-winning American Idol music supervisor, and her husband, Thomas DeLuca, inside their multi-million-dollar home in Encino.
In a statement issued Tuesday afternoon, a spokesperson for American Idol confirmed the tragic 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.”
According to the Los Angeles Police Department, officers responded to a welfare check request at the couple’s residence on White Oak Avenue around 2:30 p.m. on Monday, July 15, 2025.
Upon forced entry through a rear window, officers discovered both victims shot in the head in separate rooms. Paramedics pronounced them dead at the scene.
Authorities noted that the $4.5 million home was heavily fortified, featuring 8-foot-high perimeter walls with spikes, surveillance cameras, and other advanced security measures, making access difficult without force.
The suspect, identified as Raymond Boodarian, 22, was taken into custody without incident on the afternoon of July 15 in a joint operation conducted by LAPD’s Valley Bureau Homicide Division, the Gang and Narcotics Division, and the FBI Fugitive Task Force.
Boodarian was booked on suspicion of murder under California Penal Code 187 and remains in custody. As of now, formal charges have not yet been filed, and no court date or bail information has been released.
According to investigators, Boodarian had no known connection to the victims and is believed to have entered the home through an unlocked entry point on July 10 with the intent to burglarize the residence.
Surveillance footage shows him inside the home for approximately 30 minutes before Kaye and DeLuca unexpectedly returned. A confrontation ensued, during which he allegedly shot both victims.
Detectives confirmed that Boodarian was not working with accomplices, and there is no evidence linking him to any burglary rings. While he does have a criminal history, it does not include prior burglary offenses.
Police records show that LAPD received two calls for service regarding a potential burglary at the same address on July 10, including reports of an individual seen jumping a fence, possibly armed.
Responding officers were unable to enter the fortified home at the time, and a helicopter flyover revealed no visible signs of forced entry or suspicious activity, leading them to leave without making contact.
Neighbors reported previous suspicious activity at the residence, including an attempted intrusion a month earlier, when the victims’ dogs alerted them to an individual jumping the wall.
Robin Kaye was a respected figure in the entertainment industry, having worked on over 200 episodes of American Idol since 2009. Her contributions earned her multiple accolades, including honors from the Guild of Music Supervisors for excellence in music direction for reality television.
Thomas DeLuca, her husband, was a private figure not widely known in the public sphere. The couple was well-regarded in their community and had no known conflicts or threats reported prior to the incident.
The case remains under active investigation by LAPD’s Valley Bureau Homicide Division.
Authorities are working to determine whether the suspect had any prior involvement with the property or if additional charges will be filed.
Anyone with information is urged to contact LAPD Homicide detectives or submit tips anonymously via Crime Stoppers.
This remains a developing story.
Crime
5 dead including 3 children in Silver Rail Elementary shooting in Bend, teenage shooter killed by a Good Samaritan
BEND, Ore. — Five people were reportedly killed in a shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School in southeast Bend, Oregon, on Thursday, October 15, 2026, including three children, one adult victim, and the teenage suspect, according to preliminary information attributed to federal law enforcement.
The reported shooting prompted a major emergency response involving police, fire crews, and emergency medical services.
Authorities issued an alert at approximately 1:17 p.m., warning of a large police presence at the elementary school and urging the public to avoid the area.
According to the information provided, four victims were killed at the school. Three of those victims were children, while the fourth was an adult. The suspected gunman, described in preliminary reports as a teenager, was also reported dead, bringing the reported total to five fatalities.
The circumstances surrounding the shooting, including the identities of the victims and the suspect, had not been fully established in the information available.
Preliminary reports indicated that the suspected gunman was a teenager and was killed after being confronted by a Good Samaritan.
Earlier scanner traffic reportedly indicated that the suspect had been neutralized. Unconfirmed reports suggested that the individual who intervened may have been a father of a student at the school.
However, authorities had not publicly confirmed all the circumstances surrounding the confrontation or independently verified the reported identity and role of the person who intervened.
Investigators are expected to examine the sequence of events leading up to the shooting, how the suspect was stopped, and whether the suspect acted alone.
The first police alert was issued at approximately 1:17 p.m. Thursday. It described a large police presence at Silver Rail Elementary School and instructed the public to stay away from the area.
Fire and emergency medical services personnel were seen responding near the school as authorities worked to address the reported threat and assist those affected.
The shooting prompted urgent concern among families and the surrounding community, particularly after reports indicated that children were among the victims.
Approximately 10 minutes after the initial alert, police announced a reunification site for students and their families at Journey Church, located at 61303 S. Highway 97 in Bend, near Goodwill and Dairy Queen.
Parents and guardians were instructed to go to the designated location to reunite with students and receive further information.
Authorities urged families to follow official instructions and avoid approaching the school while emergency operations continued.
The reported shooting also prompted precautionary security measures at nearby schools. Parents received alerts indicating that Caldera High School and Jewell Elementary School had been placed on lockdown Thursday afternoon.
The lockdowns were reported as law enforcement responded to Silver Rail Elementary and worked to secure the surrounding area.
Further information was needed to establish how long the lockdowns remained in effect and when normal school operations resumed.
Although preliminary information indicated five deaths, including three children, one adult victim, and the teenage suspect, additional official confirmation is needed regarding the victims’ identities, the suspect’s identity, and the circumstances of the shooting.
The reported involvement of a Good Samaritan also requires confirmation from investigators.
This remains a developing story. Further details should be added as law enforcement and school officials release verified information about the shooting and the investigation.