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.
Crime
Victims Identified in Deadly Robeson County Mass Shooting
Two Dead, 13 Injured in Mass Shooting at Large Party in Robeson County, North Carolina
ROBESON COUNTY, N.C. — A late-night party in eastern North Carolina turned deadly early Saturday morning when gunfire erupted, leaving two people dead and 13 others injured, according to the Robeson County Sheriff’s Office.
Sheriff Burnis Wilkins confirmed that deputies were called to the scene on Dixon Drive, just outside the town of Maxton, at approximately 3:00 a.m. following reports of a shooting at a large outdoor gathering attended by more than 150 people.
When deputies arrived, chaos had already unfolded — witnesses said over 150 individuals fled the area before law enforcement could secure the scene.
Authorities identified the deceased victims as Jessie Locklear and his son Nehemiah Locklear.
Several other victims sustained critical injuries and were transported to area hospitals for emergency treatment.
Sheriff Wilkins stated that, based on preliminary findings, the shooting appears to have been an isolated incident, and there is no ongoing threat to the wider community.
The Robeson County Sheriff’s Office, with assistance from multiple agencies, continues to investigate the circumstances that led to the violence.
Detectives are working to determine the motive and identify all parties involved.
Authorities are urging anyone with information—or anyone who attended the gathering and witnessed the incident—to contact the Robeson County Sheriff’s Investigators at 910-671-3100.
“We know there were many people present when this occurred,” Sheriff Wilkins said. “If you saw something or know something, we need you to come forward to help bring justice to the victims and their families.”