Robin Kaye and Thomas Deluca were found dead inside their Los Angeles home on July 14, sparking a wave of grief in the local community. The couple, who were deeply known and loved by neighbors, were killed in what investigators say was a home invasion gone horribly wrong. Both had been shot in the head.
A 22-year-old man, Raymond Boodarian, was arrested by authorities earlier this week. Detectives believe he entered the couple’s home on July 10, likely during an attempted burglary. According to police reports, the couple unexpectedly returned while Boodarian was still inside. What followed was a confrontation that ended with fatal gunshots.
Security camera footage reportedly shows Boodarian entering the upscale property. There were no clear signs of forced entry at first glance, which complicated the investigation. It appears the home was locked tight, with strong security measures that made entry difficult even for law enforcement.
Neighbors had alerted police on July 10 after noticing something suspicious. Officers responded to two separate calls that day. They scanned the area, even deployed a helicopter, but nothing alarming stood out. The home appeared intact from the outside, so police left without making contact.
It wasn’t until four days later that officers returned. A welfare call from someone close to the couple prompted a forced entry. Police broke a rear window to access the residence. Inside, they found both Kaye and Deluca shot dead on the floor. Blood was seen near the front entrance, and the scene painted a grim picture.
TMZ sources indicated that the blood trail may have been visible during the earlier police visit, but it’s unclear whether it had been noticed at the time. By the time officers broke in, the couple had been dead for days.
Robin Kaye was a well-known television producer, credited with work on shows like American Idol. His husband, Thomas Deluca, also shared a respected presence in the entertainment circle. The couple had lived in the neighborhood for years.
Naomi Sadoun, a neighbor who often saw them walking their dog, described them as gentle and warm people.
“They were just good people,” she said. “Robin would always wave and smile. They didn’t deserve what happened.”
The motive behind the double killing remains unclear. As of now, authorities have not released any information about Boodarian’s past or his reasons for targeting the couple. The investigation is ongoing.
The loss of Robin Kaye and Thomas Deluca has left a heavy silence across their quiet street. People are shaken, and many are now rethinking how safe their own homes truly are.
Police continue to gather evidence and are asking anyone with further information to come forward.
