Rob Reiner and wife found dead as son arrested.
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IN A SHOCKING update to a previous story, legendary Hollywood director and actor Rob Reiner’s 32-year-old son, Nick Reiner, has been arrested on suspicion of a homicide that left both Rob and his wife, Michele Reiner, dead in their mansion in Brentwood, Los Angeles. According to jail records, Nick Reiner is being held in jail on $4 million bail (approximately €3.4 million), according to jail records.
Rob and Michele’s son arrested on suspicion of murder
Rob Reiner and wife Michele Singer Reiner were found dead from apparent stab wounds in their home in the afternoon of Sunday, December 14. The investigation has been ongoing, but online jail records have confirmed the arrest of Rob and Michele’s son, Nick, in connection with the homicide on Monday at 5:04am Los Angeles local time (2:40pm in Spain). Nick is currently detained in a Los Angeles County jail. It is not immediately clear what charges he would face. Investigations are understood to be ongoing, and the coroner’s office will officially confirm the cause of death.
Nick Reiner has long been vocal about his struggle with drug addiction, which began when he was in his teens. In an interview with People magazine in 2016, he stated that he spent weeks sleeping on the streets and was in and out of rehab for addiction treatment, which started when he was only 15 years old.
Police sealed off the home and surrounding streets while conducting their investigation of the crime scene overnight from Sunday to Monday.
Hollywood mourns prolific film legends Rob and Michele Reiner
Rob Reiner, who turned 78 in March, was Oscar-nominated filmmaker and actor in Hollywood, known for his work directing films including When Harry Met Sally, Stand By Me, The Princess Bride and A Few Good Men. His wife, Michele Singer Reiner, 68 years of age, was an accomplished producer, actor and photographer and collaborated with Reiner on many of his projects.
Notable figures extending tributes made to the couple in light of the tragedy include prolific author Stephen King, former US President Barack Obama, musician Sir Elton John, director Ron Howard, and comedy star Ben Stiller.
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