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- The order specifically says the Medical Examiner can only provide findings to the “assigned investigators.” Related Stories News 'The Princess Bride' Star Cary Elwes Pens Heartfelt Tribute To Rob & Michele Reiner: "The Grief Of Losing You Too Soon Will Likely Never Go Away" News Rob Reiner's Absence From New York Times "Lives They Lived" Explained; 2025 In Memoriam Featured Diane Keaton, Angie Stone & David Lynch The Reiners’ youngest son Nick was arrested on December 14 just hours after their daughter Romy discovered the couple’s maimed bodies.
- Watch on Deadline Under suicide watch behind bars in downtown LA, the 32-year-old could facing the death penalty after being charged with two counts of first-degree murder with “special circumstances” on December 16 by the LA County District Attorney.
- Noting “the causes of death of Mr and Mrs Reiner have already been made public,” the LAPD said today “the order was sought only to ensure detectives from Robbery-Homicide Division learned of important information surrounding their deaths before the media and the public.” Aware of the optics in this extremely high-profile matter than has shaken and saddened the Hollywood community this holiday season, the cops added: “the order was not sought to undermine transparency.” While not unprecedented, sealing such records like the Reiners after they have been out there already for a couple of weeks is a rare development.
- Still, even in a creative community, cop shop and DA’s office used to spotlight crimes and cases, the tragedy of the Reiners’ deaths has hit intensely, garnering global attention and an almost universal outpouring of sorrow.
- The Reiners’ official cause of death was revealed on December 17 to be from “multiple sharp force injuries” three days before.
