LOS ANGELES, December 25, 2023 — A court order has temporarily blocked the release of records detailing the deaths of actor-director Rob Reiner and his wife, photographer Michele Singer Reiner, raising questions about the ongoing investigation. It’s a strange twist, and frankly, a little unsettling, especially given the circumstances.
Reiner Deaths: Records Sealed Amid Murder Investigation
A security hold, initiated by Los Angeles police, prevents the public from accessing key details surrounding the homicide.
- The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s office received a court order on Christmas Eve placing a security hold on the Reiner case files.
- The hold prevents the release of previously disclosed information, including the couple’s cause and manner of death.
- This isn’t an isolated incident; a similar hold was placed on records in another recent high-profile case.
- Nick Reiner, the couple’s son, has been arrested and charged with two counts of murder.
The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s office confirmed the order on Monday, stating that no further case information or records – including the full Medical Examiner report – can be released or posted online. “The Department understands the public’s interest in these cases and remains committed to transparency when possible,” the office said in a statement. “Information will be made available once the court order is lifted.”
Previously released records from the L.A. County Medical Examiner indicated the Reiners died from “multiple sharp force injuries,” and their manner of death was ruled a homicide. The couple was discovered deceased at their Brentwood home on December 14. Their son, Nick Reiner, 32, was subsequently arrested and faces two counts of murder in connection with their deaths.
Similar Restrictions in Another Case
This isn’t the first time the Medical Examiner’s office has been restricted from releasing information in a high-profile case. A similar security hold was implemented in the death of Celeste Rivas Hernandez, where records were blocked pending investigation into the involvement of singer D4vd, whose Tesla contained the teenager’s body.
Q: Why are these records being kept secret?
A: Law enforcement has requested a security hold to protect the integrity of the ongoing investigations into both the Reiner and Rivas Hernandez cases, preventing potential compromise of evidence or witness testimony.
The timing of these holds, and the parallel nature of the cases, is sure to fuel speculation. For now, the public will have to wait for the court order to be lifted to learn more about these tragic events.
