December 29, 2025 – On December 24 at 10:30 a.m., the County of Los Angeles Department of Medical Examiner (Department) received a court order, initiated by the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), to place a security hold on Medical Examiner case numbers 2025-19480 and 2025-19481, Robert and Michele Reiner. While the cause and manner of death were previously released on these cases, due to the court order, the information is no longer available. No other case information or records, including the Medical Examiner report, can be released or posted on the website until further notice.
The Department understands the public’s interest in these cases and remains committed to transparency when possible. Information will be made available once the court order is lifted.
For questions about the court order, timeline, and the law enforcement investigation into these deaths, please contact the LAPD.
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