Hollywood director Rob Reiner and wife Michele Singer found stabbed to death in Brentwood; LAPD probes Brentwood home investigation
On Sunday, December 14, 2025, Hollywood director Rob Reiner, 78, and his wife, Michele Singer, 68, were found stabbed to death in their Brentwood home, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and family members publicly confirmed.
- Victims: Rob Reiner, 78, and Michele Singer, 68, found dead at their Chadbourne Drive residence in Brentwood, according to an ABC News video report.
- Cause: Senior law enforcement sources told ABC News the couple suffered fatal stab wounds.
- Investigation: The Los Angeles Police Department has secured the scene, is collecting forensic evidence and canvassing the area; officials say they are not currently seeking a suspect.
- Community reaction: Neighbors reported emotional visits from colleagues such as Larry David and Billy Crystal; public tributes from figures including Josh Gad, Paul Feig and former President Barack Obama followed.
Investigation details and official statements
Law enforcement sources briefed for ABC News described the case as a homicide investigation centered on the couple’s Brentwood residence on Chadbourne Drive. The Los Angeles Police Department secured the scene and is conducting standard investigative steps — collecting forensic evidence, interviewing neighbors and canvassing the area for witnesses and video.
Officials told ABC News they are not actively seeking a suspect at this time, and no arrests have been made. Investigators continue to process the scene and follow leads.
Neighbors’ accounts and scene activity
Residents on the normally quiet, affluent Chadbourne Drive reported police tape and a heavy investigative presence Sunday evening. Neighbors said friends and colleagues of Reiner arrived at the home; two actors who worked with Reiner — Larry David and Billy Crystal — were reported to have come to the house and left visibly shaken, according to accounts relayed in the ABC News report.
Rob Reiner’s career and public life
Rob Reiner rose to national fame in the 1970s as Mike “Meathead” Stivic on the television sitcom All in the Family. He later became an acclaimed director, responsible for classics such as This Is Spinal Tap, The Princess Bride and When Harry Met Sally. In 2025, he wrote and directed the long-awaited This Is Spinal Tap II, 41 years after the original. ABC News summarized his career and influence in its coverage.
Reactions from colleagues and public figures
Colleagues and public figures issued emotional tributes. Actor Josh Gad called Reiner “one of the greatest directors of our time” and “simply a beautiful person,” while director Paul Feig described him as a “true visionary titan and a lovely, lovely person.” Former President Barack Obama said Reiner’s work “gave us some of our most cherished stories on screen” and praised his belief in the goodness of people.
“One of the greatest directors of our time… simply a beautiful person.” — Josh Gad (as reported to ABC News)
Community response and security concerns in Brentwood
The double killing in an otherwise low-crime, high-profile neighborhood has raised concerns among local residents about security and emergency response. Brentwood’s privacy-focused community was shaken; neighbors expressed surprise that such a violent act occurred in the area. Law enforcement activity remained visible for hours as investigators worked the scene.
Implications for Huntington Beach and nearby communities
The high-profile nature of the killings may influence perceptions of public safety in other Southern California communities, including Huntington Beach. Local officials and civic groups may monitor developments closely, consider changes to patrols or community messaging, and local leaders may use the incident in discussions about law-and-order priorities.
- Public safety perceptions: The Brentwood incident could heighten concern about violent crime regionally.
- Law enforcement cooperation: Huntington Beach agencies may review LAPD findings for applicable investigative methods or patterns.
- Political and social effects: The incident may revive debates over policing, funding and neighborhood security programs.
What investigators and the public can expect next
The LAPD is expected to continue forensic processing, witness interviews and review of neighborhood video. Early reporting indicates officials are not currently seeking a suspect; investigators may pursue forensic leads or known associates as lines of inquiry develop. National and local media will follow the investigation closely; for verified updates consult law enforcement press releases and major news outlets.
Sources
Initial reporting and on-camera coverage: ABC News video report.
