Robin Kaye: American Idol TV executive and her husband shot dead inside their Los Angeles home
Robin Kaye was a music supervisor on the long-running reality TV series.
The bodies of the 70-year-old and her husband Thomas were discovered after officers conducted a welfare check at their home.
Both had died from gunshot wounds.
Detectives say Raymond Boodarian has been arrested in connection with their deaths.
It is alleged the 22-year-old had burgled their property while they were away on 10 July - killing the couple upon their return.
According to Los Angeles Police, there were "no signs of forced entry or trouble" at the property.
Ms Kaye was an industry veteran - and had previously worked on shows including Lip Sync Battle and The Singing Bee, as well as several Miss USA and Miss Universe pageants.
In a statement, an American Idol spokesperson said: "Robin has been a cornerstone of the Idol family since 2009 and was truly loved and respected by all who came in contact with her.
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