Bodies slashed with a knife: what is known about the murder of Rob Reiner and his wife Michelle

The bodies of famous Hollywood director Rob Reiner and his wife Michelle have been discovered in their Los Angeles home. According to police, both died from stab wounds, and the media named their son Nick, who had been struggling with drug addiction for a long time, as a possible suspect. All the details are in the Izvestia article.

What is known about the murder

The tragedy occurred in the Brentwood area of Los Angeles. According to TMZ, the bodies of a 78-year-old man and a 68-year-old woman were found in a house owned by Rob Reiner and his wife. Later, a family representative confirmed that the dead were the director and his wife Michelle. According to CNN, the bodies were discovered by a relative who came to their house.

Detectives from the Los Angeles Police Department are working at the scene, and the building has been cordoned off. According to preliminary information, both victims had lacerated knife wounds. The mayor of the city, Karen Bass, expressed her condolences to the family. Officials and family representatives ask for confidentiality.

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Who is suspected

The main suspect in the murder, according to several People magazine sources, is the couple's son, screenwriter Nick Reiner. The publication claims that information about his possible involvement was confirmed by people who communicated with family members. It is noted that Nick suffered from drug addiction since adolescence and was repeatedly treated in rehabilitation centers.

The police have not officially confirmed Nick Rainer's involvement in the crime and have not charged him. The investigation is being handled by the Los Angeles Police Department's Homicide squad. According to TMZ, the identification of the bodies was difficult due to a fire in the house.

What are Rob and Michelle Rainer famous for?

Rob Reiner is a famous American director, actor, and producer whose career began in the 1960s. He became widely known for classic Hollywood films such as "When Harry Met Sally," "The Princess Bride," "A Few Good Guys," "Until He Played in the Box," "Misery," and "This is Spinal Tap."

Among his notable acting jobs is the role of the father of the main character in the movie "The Wolf of Wall Street" and a role in the cult TV series "Everything in the Family". He is the winner of two Emmy Awards.

The director also actively participated in public life, supported the Democratic Party of the USA. His wife, Michelle Rainer (nee Singer), was a professional photographer. Among her famous works is a portrait of US President Donald Trump, which was used for the cover of his book The Art of the Deal.

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