Rob Reiner’s son Nick is in police custody on suspicion of murdering his parents.
TMZ has confirmed that Nick Reiner, 32, was arrested after Rob and his wife Michele were found dead. People The magazine previously said that family members confirmed that Nick killed his parents. According TMZ According to sources, Nick has not been arrested but remains in the custody of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.
He was arrested on Sunday night, December 14, after the police discovered the filmmaker, known for classics such as The princess bride and When Harry met Sally – and his longtime spouse died inside their mansion around 3:30 p.m.
The couple were reportedly found hacked to death and their daughter Romy is said to have discovered the bodies.
As the investigation continues, Rob Reiner’s family begins to speak out. His adopted daughter Tracy, whom Reiner adopted during his marriage to the late Penny Marshall, shared her surprise in a brief statement.
“I come from the best family ever,” Tracy, 61, said. NBC News. “I don’t know what to say. I’m in shock.”
He added that he had seen his father just a day earlier at a family gathering, underscoring how sudden and devastating the loss has been.
A family statement to Variety said: “We are heartbroken by this sudden loss and ask for privacy during this incredibly difficult time.”
Meanwhile, Nick Reiner has previously spoken openly about his struggles with addiction and periods of homelessness, issues that had strained his relationship with stability over the years.
Authorities have not announced any charges and no further details about the case have been released.
