Robin Kaye, a renowned music supervisor best known for her work on “American Idol,” has tragically been found dead along with her husband, Thomas Deluca, in what police are treating as a double homicide. The couple was discovered inside their home in Encino on Monday after LAPD officers conducted a welfare check prompted by family members who hadn’t heard from them in four days.
When officers arrived at their home, they noticed blood near the front door. They were unable to reach anyone inside, so they broke a window to enter. Inside, they found both Robin and Thomas dead from what appeared to be gunshot wounds. Sadly, they were pronounced dead at the scene.
Authorities are investigating the situation as a double murder. So far, no suspects have been identified or taken into custody, and details about the case remain limited. The welfare check came after concerned family members reached out, though it is unclear who made the initial call.
Interestingly, this incident occurred just days after police had been called to the residence due to a reported attempted break-in. Witnesses had spotted an unidentified suspect trying to enter the home, possibly armed. Neighbors reported seeing someone jumping over the fence, but police found no signs of forced entry during their search. A police helicopter was also dispatched to search the area, but no one was found.
As of now, investigators are examining surveillance footage to determine if there’s any connection between the attempted break-in and the couple’s tragic deaths. It’s worth noting that their home didn’t appear to have been ransacked.
Robin Kaye had a long and illustrious career in the television industry, serving as the music supervisor for “American Idol” for at least 15 seasons. She was celebrated for her exceptional talent, winning multiple awards at the Guild of Music Supervisors for her contributions to the show. Her impressive résumé also includes music supervision for “Lip Sync Battle” and other significant productions.
The news of her death has sent shockwaves through the entertainment community, where she was admired for her remarkable creative instincts and ability to shape the sound of popular TV programs.
As the investigation unfolds, police are urging anyone with information to come forward. For now, Robin and Thomas’s loved ones are left grieving this heartbreaking loss, anxiously awaiting answers.