In a shocking and tragic incident that has sent shockwaves through Hollywood, veteran director and actor Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, were found dead in their Los Angeles home. Their son, Nick Reiner, has been charged with their murder.
Daughter Breaks Silence Amidst Tragedy
Tracy Reiner, the 61-year-old daughter of Rob Reiner from his first marriage to filmmaker Penny Marshall, spoke publicly for the first time following the devastating news. "I came from the greatest family ever," Tracy told NBC News, adding, "I don't know what to say. I'm in shock." Her statement underscores the profound disbelief gripping the family and the entertainment community.
Gruesome Discovery and Immediate Aftermath
The grim discovery was made on Sunday at the couple's Brentwood residence. Authorities responded to a call and found the bodies of a 78-year-old man and a 68-year-old woman. Multiple reports indicate the couple had been stabbed to death or had their throats slit. The Los Angeles Fire Department was summoned to the property around 3:30 PM local time for medical aid, but the couple was pronounced dead at the scene.
According to reports from TMZ, the couple's daughter, Romy Reiner, discovered her parents' bodies. She allegedly informed the police that another family member was responsible for the killings. While the victims' identities were not immediately officially released, a family spokesperson later confirmed they were indeed the renowned director and his wife.
Son Arrested and Charged with Murder
The investigation moved rapidly. The Los Angeles Police Department confirmed the case was being treated as a suspected homicide. Deputy Chief Alan S. Hamilton stated the LAPD is "currently conducting an ongoing homicide investigation into the two deaths at Rob Reiner's Brentwood home."
By Monday, the police charged the couple's son, Nick Reiner, with murder. He was detained and arrested just hours after the bodies were discovered. "He was subsequently booked for murder and is being held," Los Angeles police chief Jim McDonnell told reporters. Media reports suggest Nick Reiner, who has a known history of substance abuse dating to his teenage years, had argued with his parents at a Hollywood party on Saturday evening, the night before the tragedy.
Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner were married in 1989 and shared three children: sons Jake and Nick, and daughter Romy. The family, known for its deep roots in the film industry, is now at the centre of an unimaginable crime. The case continues to be investigated by the Los Angeles Police Department.
