The entertainment world was rocked in July 2025 by the shocking double homicide of a highly respected music executive and her husband in Encino, Los Angeles.

A loss that reverberated throughout television, music, and beyond. The victims, Robin Kaye and her husband Thomas “Tom” Deluca.

Were widely admired by colleagues and friends for their creativity, kindness, and decades of collaborative work in the industry.

Their deaths — the result of gunshot wounds — were discovered in their own home during a welfare check requested by concerned acquaintances after the couple failed to respond to calls and had not been seen for several days.

Law enforcement has since arrested a suspect and launched a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the murders.

Discovery of the Crime and Police Response

On July 14, 2025, officers from the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) were dispatched to a residence on White Oak Avenue in Encino following a welfare check request.

The caller had become alarmed after neighbors and friends were unable to reach the couple for several days.

When officers arrived at the upscale home in the mid-afternoon, they noticed signs of trouble near the front entrance.

According to multiple sources, including law enforcement statements, officers observed blood outside the property, prompting them to take urgent action.

Because no one responded at the door, and given the signs of possible violence, officers forced entry into the residence.

Inside, they discovered the bodies of two individuals — later identified as Robin Kaye and her husband, Thomas Deluca — both suffering from gunshot wounds. Paramedics declared them dead at the scene.

The investigation was immediately classified as a double homicide, and homicide detectives took over the scene for further forensic processing and evidence collection.

Victims Identified: Longtime Industry Figures

The victims were identified as Robin Kaye, age 70, and her husband Thomas “Tom” Deluca, also 70. Both were well-known in entertainment circles, though in different roles.

Robin Kaye was a veteran music supervisor best known for her long tenure on the iconic television series American Idol, where she worked behind the scenes for more than a decade.

Her role involved selecting, clearing, and managing the use of music on the show — a task that required deep industry knowledge, creativity, and collaboration with artists. Continue reading…