Rob Reiner and Wife Killed; Son Arrested for Murders
Rob Reiner, the acclaimed Hollywood director known for films like "When Harry Met Sally" and "The Princess Bride," and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, were found stabbed to death in their Los Angeles home on Sunday. Their 32-year-old son, Nick Reiner, was arrested the following day and charged with the murders, authorities said.
Los Angeles police discovered the bodies of Rob Reiner, 78, and Michele Reiner, 68, during a welfare check at their Beverly Hills residence. Nick Reiner, who has a history of mental health challenges and substance abuse, was taken into custody hours later. He faces two counts of murder and is being held on $4 million bail. Prosecutors are reviewing the case for formal charges, with the investigation ongoing.
The deaths drew widespread mourning in the entertainment industry, where Rob Reiner was celebrated as a filmmaker, producer and outspoken Democratic activist. Michele Reiner, a photographer and producer, was known for her advocacy on LGBTQ rights. The couple leaves behind another son, as well as grandchildren.
In the immediate aftermath, President Donald Trump posted on his Truth Social platform, attributing the killings to what he described as Rob...