Who is Raymond Boodarian?

Raymond Boodarian, 22, is the suspect accused of fatally shooting longtime American Idol boss Robin Kaye and her husband Tom Deluca at their $4.5 million Los Angeles home.

What happened to Robin Kaye and Tom Deluca?

Robin Kaye, 70, and her husband Tom Deluca, 70, were found dead with gunshot wounds in their Encino, California home on July 14, 2025. Authorities say the couple was killed during a confrontation with Boodarian, who was allegedly burglarizing their home.

Why was Boodarian deemed unfit to stand trial?

According to the court, Boodarian was ruled "not presently competent to stand trial" due to a psychiatric condition. He will be moved to a state facility for treatment with psychotropic medication in an effort to restore his competency.

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Accused Killer of American Idol Boss Deemed Unfit for Trial

14 Nov, 2025

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Summary

Suspect Raymond Boodarian, 22, ruled incompetent to stand trial
Couple Robin Kaye and Tom Deluca murdered in their $4.5M LA home
Boodarian to receive psychiatric treatment with medication

Accused Killer of American Idol Boss Deemed Unfit for Trial

In a shocking turn of events, the 22-year-old man accused of murdering a longtime American Idol boss and her husband has been deemed unfit to stand trial. According to court documents, Raymond Boodarian was facing the possibility of a death sentence for the July killings of Robin Kaye and her songwriter husband Tom Deluca at their $4.5 million Los Angeles home.

However, on November 14, 2025, Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Maria Cavalluzzi ruled that Boodarian was "not presently competent to stand trial" due to a psychiatric condition. The judge ordered the suspect to be moved to a state facility for treatment with psychotropic medication, arguing that "restoration is in the interest of justice" given the severity of the homicide case.