Hollywood is in shock following the tragic and brutal deaths of acclaimed director Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner. Their 32-year-old son, Nick Reiner, has been arrested and charged with their murders after initially being reported missing by police.
Son Located and Arrested on Suspicion of Murder
Nick Reiner was taken into custody by the Los Angeles Police Department at approximately 9:15 pm on Sunday, hours after the bodies of his parents were discovered. He had been "nowhere to be found" when officers first arrived at the family's Brentwood mansion to investigate around 3:40 pm that afternoon. Following his arrest, he was formally booked for murder and is currently being held without bail.
Parents Found with Throats Slit in Brentwood Home
The victims, 78-year-old two-time Emmy winner and Oscar nominee Rob Reiner and his 68-year-old wife Michele, were found dead in their Los Angeles home on Sunday. Law enforcement sources have confirmed the couple were discovered with their throats slit. The LAPD's Robbery Homicide Division is treating the case as a double homicide.
It is understood that the couple's daughter, Romy Reiner, was the person who made the grim discovery of her parents' bodies. She subsequently instructed police to treat her brother, Nick, as a suspect in the case. Police confirmed that Nick had been recently residing at the property with his parents.
Investigation Progresses as Family Seeks Privacy
The investigation has moved swiftly, with the LAPD confirming they have determined Nick Reiner to be responsible for the deaths. The case is now being presented to the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office for formal filing consideration.
In the wake of the tragedy, the family of Rob and Michele Reiner released a heartfelt statement expressing their profound sorrow at the "tragic passing" of the couple. They have asked for privacy as they navigate this "unbelievably difficult time." The shocking incident has sent ripples of grief through the entertainment community and beyond.
