A disturbing situation involving Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, came to light after emergency services responded to a medical aid call at their Los Angeles home. Even though it began as a welfare response, it quickly became more serious when authorities found the couple dead inside the house.
As police began their investigation, attention turned to the couple’s son, Nick Reiner, who was alive and is now being questioned. With no arrests made so far, the case continues to develop, bringing renewed focus to the family’s history and Nick’s past struggles.
What Happened To Rob Reiner And His Wife?
On Sunday, December 14, the Los Angeles Fire Department responded to a medical aid call at around 3:30 p.m. When first responders arrived at the home, they found a 78-year-old man and a 68-year-old woman dead inside. Sources later confirmed that the individuals were Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner. Police confirmed that the couple’s 32-year-old son, Nick Reiner, was alive.
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Authorities said they are questioning him as part of the investigation. At this point, police have not made any arrests and have not confirmed what led to the deaths. Multiple sources who spoke with family members told PEOPLE that Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner were killed by their son, Nick Reiner. Police have not confirmed this account, but they acknowledged that Nick is being questioned as the investigation continues.
Sources Point To A Shocking Claim Involving Their Son
Nick had spoken publicly in the past about his long struggle with drug addiction. In a 2016 interview with PEOPLE, he said his addiction began in his early teens. He explained that he went in and out of rehab starting around age 15. And as his addiction worsened, he drifted away from home and spent long periods homeless in multiple states.
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Nick also shared that those years later inspired the semi-autobiographical film ‘Being Charlie‘, which he co-wrote. At the time, he said he had been home for a long time. He had adjusted to living in Los Angeles again and had grown comfortable being around his family.
The claim has drawn renewed attention to Nick’s past, especially his long and public struggle with addiction. He had also spoken about it openly years earlier. For now, police have not confirmed the allegations shared by sources and have not announced any charges. Officials continue to look into the situation as they work to understand what led to the deaths of Rob and Michele Singer Reiner. More details are expected as authorities continue their investigation.
