Cops visited Rob Reiner's home many times before murders
What's the story
Rob Reiner and Michele Reiner's home in Los Angeles's Brentwood neighborhood was reportedly visited by police officers at least six times over the years, starting in 2013. The visits were made for various reasons, including welfare checks and investigations into family violence and mental health issues. The tragic incident of their murder on December 14 has raised questions about these previous police visits.
Timeline
Police visits spanned over a decade
The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) records, accessed by Daily Mail, reveal that police were called to the Reiner residence in 2013, 2014, 2017, twice in 2019, and on December 14, the day of the murders. The first visit was a welfare check on August 4, 2013, at 3:31am. Another welfare check was conducted on February 25, 2019, at around 10:00pm.
Escalating concerns
Serious incidents preceded the murders
More serious incidents were reported on May 5, 2017, at 4:04pm for a family violence case, and on September 27, 2019, at 4:24pm for a mental health check on a man. These visits indicate escalating concerns over the years before the tragic murders of Reiner and Michele. Their bodies were discovered by their daughter, Romy Reiner, in their home.
Family tragedy
Son Nick Reiner's struggles and arrest
Their son, Nick Reiner (32), was arrested on December 14 for his parents' murder and later charged with two counts of first-degree murder. He has long battled drug addiction, with his first rehab stint at 15. In a 2016 interview, he revealed living in shelters after refusing rehab, saying: "I spent nights on the street. I spent weeks on the street. It was not fun."
Health struggles
Nick's mental health issues and medication changes
Before his parents' death, Nick was reportedly diagnosed with schizophrenia. His medications were allegedly making him act "erratic and dangerous," according to TMZ. Sources told the outlet he was receiving psychiatric treatment for mental illness, and his behavior became "alarming" in the weeks leading up to his parents' murder.
Investigation update
Death certificates reveal details
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health released the death certificates on Tuesday. They revealed that Reiner (78) and Michele (70) died within "minutes" of receiving "multiple sharp force injuries" with a "knife, by another." Their son Jake Reiner (34) has since received their remains for cremation. Nick is scheduled to appear in court again on January 7 for his arraignment.