Hollywood director Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, were tragically found dead in their home on Sunday afternoon, with police sources indicating they had been deceased for several hours.
Discovery and Timeline of the Tragedy
According to law enforcement sources speaking to TMZ, the couple's bodies were discovered by their daughter, Romy, at approximately 3:30 pm on Sunday. The bodies were already showing signs of rigor mortis, a condition that typically begins between two to six hours after death, leading investigators to believe they had died hours earlier.
Police are working on the timeline, but the fatal stabbings are believed to have occurred sometime between Saturday night and Sunday afternoon when they were found.
Son Arrested After 'Erratic' Behaviour
In a shocking development following the discovery, the couple's 32-year-old son, Nick Reiner, was arrested by police. Reports indicate that Nick had been acting 'erratically' at a holiday party he attended with his parents on Saturday, the night before the grim discovery was made.
He is now in custody as the investigation into the horrific double murder continues. The motive remains unclear at this early stage.
A Prominent Hollywood Figure
Rob Reiner, an acclaimed director known for classic films such as 'When Harry Met Sally' and 'The Princess Bride', was a prominent figure in the entertainment industry. He and his philanthropist wife, Michele, were married for decades and were well-known in Hollywood circles.
This is a developing news story, and further details are expected as the police investigation progresses.
