A son was suspected of murdering Hollywood director Rainer and his wife.

Their son Nick is suspected of murdering Hollywood director Rob Reiner and his wife Michelle Reiner. This was reported by People magazine on December 15, citing sources.

"Rob Reiner and his wife, Michelle Singer Reiner, were killed by their son Nick, according to several sources who communicated with family members," the publication says.

The magazine notes that Nick has been struggling with drug addiction for a long time. However, the police have not yet confirmed the possible involvement of Rainer's son in the murder of the director. There were also no official suspicions.

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Earlier that day, CNN reported that the bodies of Rainer and his wife were found at their home in Los Angeles. It was noted that the bodies of the two spouses were found by their relative who came to their house. Detectives from the Los Angeles Police Department are investigating the alleged murder.

Rainer was born in 1947. Since 1968, he began his career as a screenwriter, continuing to work in films as a director. Reiner is known for the films "The Princess Bride" and "When Harry met Sally", "Stay with Me" and the thrillers "Misery", "This is Spinal Tap" and "A Few Good Guys". He also played the role of the father of the main character in the movie "The Wolf of Wall Street".

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