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American Idol music supervisor Robin Kaye and husband Thomas Deluca killed in Los Angeles double homicide

Los Angeles police investigate double homicide in Encino Los Angeles Police Department officers responded to a welfare check at a White Oak Avenue residence in Encino on Monday, July 14, at approximately 2:30 p.m. Officers discovered a male and female couple with apparent gunshot wounds inside the home. Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics arrived at the scene and pronounced both victims dead. The LAPD spokesman confirmed a homicide investigation is ongoing but could not verify the victims' identities. No suspects have been identified or arrests made in connection with the double murder investigation. Also read: Who is Jamal Roberts, first Black man to win American Idol in over 20 years Victims identified as entertainment industry professionals TMZ first reported the victims as Robin Kaye and Thomas Deluca . Kaye worked as a music supervisor and producer in the American Idol music department from 2002 to 2023, spanning the show's original run and revival. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 기미, 레이저 대신 이렇게 해보세요 에스테틱최원장 Undo Deluca was a songwriter and musician whose most recent album, Street Rock, was released in 2022 according to his website. The couple's deaths represent a significant loss to the entertainment industry music community. Kaye's extensive career in music supervision Robin Kaye built a distinguished career in music supervision across multiple television productions. Her credits included work on Lip Sync Battle, After the Sunset, The Singing Bee, and Q'Viva!: The Chosen, establishing her as a veteran in music reality television. Kaye began her music industry career on the record company and artist management side, working for Waylon Jennings in Nashville before joining MTM Records in artist development. She subsequently worked in the film and TV licensing department at MCA-Universal Records and managed the music licensing division at PolyGram Records. Live Events Also read: American Idol 2025 finale: When, how to watch the show in US, India and other countries SyncroniCity company and artist representation In 2000, Kaye launched her own company, SyncroniCity, representing high-profile artists including Andrea Bocelli, Kenny Loggins, Lang Lang, Donnie Osmond, and Steven Bishop. The company's success eventually led to her transition into music supervision work. Kaye's entrepreneurial venture in artist representation demonstrated her comprehensive understanding of the music industry, from artist development to licensing and production. Her work with SyncroniCity provided the foundation for her later success in television music supervision. Investigation continues with no arrests The Los Angeles Police Department homicide investigation remains active with no announced suspects or arrests. The welfare check that led to the discovery occurred on a Monday afternoon in the Encino neighborhood. Also read: Fans ecstatic as Lin-Manuel Miranda joins American Idol for magical Disney Night The double homicide has shocked the American Idol production community and broader entertainment industry. Kaye's long tenure with the show and extensive industry connections have made her death particularly impactful among music supervision professionals.