Alleged burglar arrested in the shooting deaths of ‘American Idol' boss Robin Kaye and her husband: report
Raymond Boordarian, 22, was busted in connection to the shooting deaths of Robin Kaye and her husband Thomas Deluca, ABC 7 reported.
3 Robin Kaye, pictured in 2014, and her husband were shot and killed inside their home.
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Detectives believe Boordarian had no affiliation with the victims and that he was attempting to burglarize their multi-million dollar Encino home when he was caught by the couple.
Kaye and Deluca were both shot in the head in separate rooms.
Authorities added that they believe the break-in was an isolated attempt with no connection to any crime rings.
3 Kaye with her husband Thomas Deluca.
3 Police and detectives at Kaye's home on Tuesday.
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Last Thursday, authorities received a call reporting a burglary at the Encino residence, but left the scene after they saw no signs of a break-in.
However, surveillance footage apparently showed the suspect entering the home that same afternoon, ABC 7 reported.
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