Raymond Boodarian, 22, is accused of murdering ‘American Idol’ music executive Robin Kaye and her husband Thomas DeLuca using their own gun before calling 911. The couple was found dead in their Encino home on July 14, with the suspect allegedly entering without force, contradicting initial reports of a burglary. During a town hall meeting, Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman revealed new details about the case, including the suspect’s call to emergency services that led to his eventual identification.
Initial reports claimed the suspect was burglarizing the couple’s home on July 10 while nobody was there. However, investigators now believe that Boodarian, who allegedly shot the couple when they returned unexpectedly, did not break in. During the July 10 incident, the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) responded to the home after receiving two calls about a burglary but found no signs of forced entry. LAPD Lt. Guy Golan described the property as fortified with eight-foot walls, metal spikes, and multiple security measures. He noted that the house’s security made it impossible for an intruder to enter without being noticed, leading to the conclusion that Boodarian may have known the couple well enough to bypass their home’s defenses.
Kaye and DeLuca were found dead inside their home on July 14 as the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) conducted a welfare check. A friend of the couple had contacted authorities after not hearing from Kaye or DeLuca for days. The police were given access to get inside the gate by the friend, where they found signs of trouble outside. Officers broke a window to enter, where they discovered that the couple had been shot to death. The suspect’s call to 911 led detectives to track him down after the discovery of the deceased. This case has sparked intense public reaction, with community members expressing concern over the rising crime rate in the area.
Boodarian now faces two counts of murder and one count of first-degree burglary. He could face life without the possibility of parole, or death, according to Deputy District Attorney Hilary Williams. Encino residents gathered at the town hall meeting on Monday to discuss concerns over rising crime in the area. Heather Michaels from the Encino Neighborhood Council said,