The Police Investigation Is Ongoing in Brentwood
Two people found dead Sunday afternoon at the Brentwood home of filmmaker Rob Reiner have now been identified as Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, according to a new report from TMZ.
Earlier in the evening, law enforcement confirmed officers were investigating two deaths at the residence, identifying the deceased only as a 78-year-old man and a 68-year-old woman. Police initially declined to release names.
TMZ Identifies the Victims
TMZ later reported that law enforcement sources confirmed the victims were Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner. According to the outlet, both suffered lacerations consistent with a knife. The LAPD’s Robbery-Homicide Division is leading the investigation.
Update: Reiners’ son is lead suspect.
PEOPLE reports that multiple sources allege the couple’s son, Nick Reiner, was responsible for the killings. Authorities have not publicly confirmed the claim, identified a suspect, or announced any arrests. The investigation remains ongoing.
From “All in the Family” to Hollywood Mainstay
Reiner, the son of late comedy legend Carl Reiner, rose to fame in the 1970s as Michael “Meathead” Stivic on All in the Family, earning two Primetime Emmy Awards. He later became one of Hollywood’s most influential directors, helming This Is Spinal Tap, Stand by Me, The Princess Bride, When Harry Met Sally…, Misery, and A Few Good Men in a remarkably short span.
A Partnership That Began on Set
Reiner met Michele Singer, a photographer, while making When Harry Met Sally…. The couple married in 1989 and were together for more than 35 years. They shared three children—Jake, Nick, and Romy. Reiner also has a daughter, Tracy, from his first marriage to Penny Marshall.
Final Projects and Legacy
Reiner most recently directed Spinal Tap II: The End Continues, released earlier this year, and had a completed concert film featuring the fictional band Spinal Tap slated for release next year.
Rob Reiner was 78. Michele Singer Reiner was 68.
This is a developing story. Authorities have not yet released official details on the circumstances surrounding their deaths.