Hollywood director Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, were found fatally stabbed at their Los Angeles home on Sunday, leading to the arrest of their 32-year-old son, Nick Reiner. He was taken into custody Sunday evening and booked into the LAPD Metropolitan Detention Center early Monday. Authorities have stated that Nick Reiner is responsible for the deaths of his parents. He is currently being held without bail, according to Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department records.

The couple’s bodies were discovered by their daughter, Romy, who resides nearby. Police were called to the family’s sprawling Brentwood residence around 3:40 p.m. Sunday. Initial reports indicated no signs of forced entry at the home, and the victims sustained injuries consistent with stab wounds. Sources close to the investigation have suggested the couple’s throats were cut following an altercation within the residence.

LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell confirmed at a press conference on Monday that Nick Reiner has been arrested and booked for murder. The son was apprehended around 9:15 p.m. Sunday and formally booked into a Los Angeles County jail at 5:05 a.m. Monday. The investigation, according to an LAPD statement, determined that Nick Reiner was the perpetrator of the homicides. The case is expected to be presented to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office for filing considerations on Tuesday.

Family friends have revealed that Nick Reiner reportedly had an argument with his father, Rob Reiner, at a party hosted by Conan O’Brien on Saturday night. Several attendees at the event noted that Nick had been exhibiting unusual behavior. The tragic discovery of Rob and Michele Reiner’s deaths occurred the following day at their home.

Nick Reiner has been open about his past struggles with addiction. He co-wrote the 2015 film “Being Charlie,” directed by his father, which drew inspiration from his own experiences with drug addiction, rehabilitation, and homelessness. He has previously spoken about periods of homelessness in various U.S. states, describing the ordeal as profoundly difficult.

Rob Reiner, a celebrated filmmaker with a career spanning decades, was known for directing iconic films such as “This Is Spinal Tap,” “Stand by Me,” “The Princess Bride,” “When Harry Met Sally,” “Misery,” and “A Few Good Men.” He also co-founded Castle Rock Entertainment and had a notable acting career, including his role as Michael “Meathead” Stivic in “All in the Family.”

His marriage to Michele Singer Reiner, a photographer, followed his divorce from director Penny Marshall. The couple, married in 1989, had three children together: sons Jake and Nick, and daughter Romy. Rob Reiner also had an adopted daughter, Tracy, from his first marriage.

News of the tragedy has prompted widespread tributes from across the entertainment industry and political spheres. Former President Barack Obama, California Governor Gavin Newsom, and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi have all paid their respects to Reiner, who was a vocal supporter of Democratic causes. Governor Newsom described Reiner as a “big-hearted genius” whose work taught generations about empathy and goodness.

Tracy Reiner expressed her shock and grief, telling NBC News that she was devastated by the loss of her family. Neighbors reported that comedy legends Larry David and Billy Crystal, both of whom had collaborated with Rob Reiner, visited the crime scene. The street in front of the Reiner residence was reopened by Monday, with fans leaving flowers and tributes at the filmmaker’s home and on his Hollywood Walk of Fame star.

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