Filmmaker and activist Rob Reiner and wife Michele Singer Reiner were found murdered by their home in Brentwood, Los Angeles. This tragic find was made on Sunday, December 14. The bodies were found just minutes apart, with Rob’s body located at 15:45 and Michele’s at 15:46. The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has ruled both people died from multiple sharp force injuries. Authorities have recently started to look at the circumstances of their deaths, which includes looking at their deaths as a homicide.
Authorities later ruled both deaths were a “homicide”—that is, caused “with knife, by other person, per medium.” The announcement came as a surprise to the community. Rob Reiner, known for his work as an actor and filmmaker, and Michele Singer Reiner —Yetti to most—were loved by so many.
Jake Reiner and Romy Reiner, the couple’s children, read handwritten letters thanking the honorees. They express gratitude for support during this difficult time. They are still in the process of planning a memorial funeral service for their parents, but nothing has been officially settled yet.
“Jake and Romy Reiner remain grateful for the outpouring of love and support they have received. They will share information about a memorial service honouring their parents at a later date.” – Jake and Romy Reiner (via CBS News)
It’s unclear what led to the deaths and the investigation into the circumstances is ongoing. According to media accounts, Rob Reiner was scheduled to return to court on January 7 for an arraignment hearing. It’s not clear how this connects to the present circumstance.
As the community comes to grips with the loss of Rob and Michele Reiner, friends and family remember their enduring legacy. The memorial service that’s being planned is likely to be filled with those whose lives were collectively impacted by the couple.