Murder of ‘American Idol’ Executive Exposes Gaps in Mental Health Justice System

Tragic Encino Double Homicide Raises Questions About Failed Oversight of Suspect Raymond Boodarian

In a chilling breach of suburban security, “American Idol” music supervisor Robin Kaye, 70, and her husband Thomas Deluca were gunned down on July 10 in their fortified Encino home during a suspected burglary, exposing alarming lapses in California’s mental health justice system.

The suspect, 22-year-old local Raymond Boodarian, with a history of dismissed misdemeanor charges and a recent mental incompetency ruling, allegedly entered through an unlocked door, confronting the couple who had sought private security amid safety fears.

Arrested Tuesday, Boodarian faces two murder counts, with a handgun linked to the crime found at his residence.

Despite prior police visits and a “highly fortified” property, the killings went undetected until a welfare check revealed their bodies.

This tragedy ignites debate over mental health diversion programs, urging reforms to prevent future failures in safeguarding communities.

Robin Kaye, a key 'American Idol' executive, and her husband, Thomas Deluca, were found dead in their Encino home after expressing safety concerns. A 22-year-old suspect was arrested following a police investigation sparked by a welfare check.#lawenforcement #news #americanidol… pic.twitter.com/HwsVsAnEaI

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