Hollywood director Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Reiner, were found dead on Sunday afternoon inside their mansion in the Brentwood neighborhood of Los Angeles, according to local authorities.
According to the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD), a man approximately 78 years old and a woman around 68 years old were found deceased at around 3:30 p.m. (local time) inside the residence. A source close to Reiner confirmed to NBC News that the couple found dead was the director and his wife. The victims had apparent stab wounds.
Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Deputy Chief Alan Hamilton stated that, so far, there are no suspects or persons of interest in the case while the initial investigation is underway. The official identities of the victims have not yet been released, and the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner will be responsible for formal confirmation.
“Before taking any further action, we need to obtain a search warrant, as there are legal issues related to the ownership and status of the residence,” Hamilton said. According to him, the warrant is expected to be requested shortly to allow the investigation to proceed.
The investigation into the deaths will be handled by the LAPD’s Robbery Homicide Division. Police were dispatched after paramedics reported an incident classified as an “ambulance death investigation,” a term used when firefighters request police assistance after a death is confirmed.
LAFD paramedics were called to the residence on Chadbourne Avenue at around 3:30 p.m. The circumstances surrounding the deaths are still under investigation, and further information is expected to be released by authorities in the coming hours.
Source: nbclosangeles | LAFD | LAPD. This content was created with the assistance of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.
