They reveal the cause of death of filmmaker Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Singer
Authorities release Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's records: multiple stab wounds
Four days after being found dead in their Brentwood, Los Angeles residence, and following dozens of speculations, the cause of death of actor and filmmaker Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer, has been confirmed.
According to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's records, the couple died from “multiple stab wounds” "Sharpening."
The news comes after it was confirmed that the couple's son, 32-year-old Nick Reiner, will be formally charged in the deaths of the actor and his wife, as announced by District Attorney Nathan Hochman at a press conference alongside Los Angeles Police Chief Jim McDonnell.
According to reports, prosecutors plan to file two counts of first-degree murder with special circumstances of multiple homicides. They will also include a special charge that he used a dangerous weapon (a knife).
During his talk with the press, Hochman stated that “the prosecution of these cases involving family members are some of the most difficult and heartbreaking cases this office faces due to the intimate and often brutal nature of the crimes involved.”
The differences between Rob Reiner and his son Nick the night before his murder
Testimony obtained by The New York Times from a source close to the family confirms that Rob Reiner, his wife Michele, and their children attended a Christmas party hosted by comedian Conan O'Brien, and packed with various personalities from the entertainment industry.
The evening reportedly took an unexpected turn when Nick Reiner exhibited behavior that the source described as “erratic.” For his part, the filmmaker reportedly reprimanded him and stated that his behavior was inappropriate for a guest in someone else's home. Despite reports suggesting that Rob and Nick had a heated argument during the celebration, one of the attendees (who preferred to remain anonymous) claimed that the incident was being exaggerated. Furthermore,He indicated that Nick Reiner's behavior at the party was not unusual for the Reiner family, who were more than accustomed to such situations over the years.