LAPD sources also indicated that signs of rigor mortis were present when the bodies were found, leading investigators to believe the couple had been dead for several hours before authorities arrived.
As the criminal case moves forward, the surviving children of the couple have issued an emotional plea for privacy. In a joint statement released Wednesday, two of the Reiners’ children expressed overwhelming grief, describing the loss as unbearable and deeply personal. They remembered their parents not only as accomplished individuals but as loving companions and best friends.
The family also thanked supporters from around the world for their condolences, asking that speculation be tempered with compassion and respect during what they described as the darkest moment of their lives.
Nick Reiner at the “Spinal Tap II: The End Continues” Premier, Photo Credit: Today/Youtube
Earlier, a family spokesperson released a brief statement confirming the deaths and requesting privacy as relatives mourned the sudden and tragic loss.
The case remains under active investigation, with authorities continuing to gather evidence as prosecutors prepare for the next phase of legal proceedings in a tragedy that has left Hollywood — and the nation — searching for answers.
Sources: Daily Star
