LAPD places security hold on medical examiner's report in Reiner murders

"The Los Angeles Police Department has placed a security hold on information relating to the grisly double murder of Rob Reiner and wife Michele Singer Reiner, for which their son Nick stands charged. The department confirmed to NBC4 that though the Reiners' causes of death have already been made public, LAPD wanted to ensure detectives from Robbery-Homicide Division learned of important information surrounding their deaths before the media and the public. The order was not sought to undermine transparency."

"The Los Angeles County Office of Medical Examiner told the outlet that the medical examiner's report is among the information now subject to the hold, which indefinitely prevents its release. The Department understands the public's interest in these cases and remains committed to transparence when possible, said the M.E.'s office. Information will be made available once the court order is lifted."

"Son Nick, 32, was quickly taken into custody and charged with two counts of first-degree murder. He faces life in prison without parole or the death penalty, if convicted. A police source confirmed to People earlier this month that Nick, who has long battled substance abuse, was in solitary confinement and on suicide watch, which might last for a long time depending on his mental health."

A security hold was placed by the Los Angeles Police Department on information related to the double murder of Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner to ensure Robbery-Homicide detectives received key information before public release. The Los Angeles County Office of Medical Examiner confirmed that the medical examiner's report is subject to the hold and its release is indefinitely prevented until the court order is lifted. Rob Reiner, 78, and Michele Singer Reiner, 70, were fatally stabbed in their Brentwood home on Dec. 14. Their son Nick, 32, was arrested and charged with two counts of first-degree murder and is reportedly in solitary confinement and on suicide watch. Nick has a history of substance abuse and reported schizophrenia, and previously admitted in 2016 to faking symptoms to access medication.

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