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Chasstev365

(7,120 posts)
Mon Dec 15, 2025, 07:10 AM Dec 15

The shocking death of Rob and Michelle Reiner reminds of senseless death of Phil Hartman in 1998

Both such tragic family (apparently) turmoil.

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The shocking death of Rob and Michelle Reiner reminds of senseless death of Phil Hartman in 1998 (Original Post) Chasstev365 Dec 15 OP
The shock and horror of knowing your son intends to murder you and your wife no_hypocrisy Dec 15 #1
Probably was not the first time the son had been violent. Irish_Dem Dec 15 #2
Totally agreed. Rarely is it an isolated incident. no_hypocrisy Dec 15 #3
Also it is a classic domestic murder. Irish_Dem Dec 15 #4
This is what I come back to as well newdeal2 Dec 15 #6
I thought about Hartman as well evemac Dec 15 #5
I also talked about Phil Hartman to my son last night. HeartsCanHope Dec 15 #7
Marvin Gaye exboyfil Dec 15 #8
Another sad tragedy. Marvin Gaye was such a great talent. HeartsCanHope Dec 15 #11
Their son must be well into middle age NH Ethylene Dec 15 #9
He's 32 years old Bettie Dec 15 #10
And the Phil fallout goes on: Andy DICK who allegedly provided the drug to Phil's wife just had UTUSN Dec 15 #12

no_hypocrisy

(54,282 posts)
1. The shock and horror of knowing your son intends to murder you and your wife
Mon Dec 15, 2025, 07:14 AM
Dec 15

(his mother) before you die can't be explained.

That is, if in fact it was his son.

no_hypocrisy

(54,282 posts)
3. Totally agreed. Rarely is it an isolated incident.
Mon Dec 15, 2025, 07:25 AM
Dec 15

The perpetrator just waits for a better opportunity to finish his plan.

Irish_Dem

(79,809 posts)
4. Also it is a classic domestic murder.
Mon Dec 15, 2025, 07:30 AM
Dec 15

Multiple stab wounds.

It is a personal murder, full of rage and anger.

Dad must have said no and turned off the money spigot?

If the knife was from the kitchen, could have been a spur of the moment
murder, but years in the making.

newdeal2

(4,778 posts)
6. This is what I come back to as well
Mon Dec 15, 2025, 08:40 AM
Dec 15

What a terrible realization that must have been. And now the siblings and family and friends have to deal with this horror for the rest of their lives. Not fair.

HeartsCanHope

(1,529 posts)
7. I also talked about Phil Hartman to my son last night.
Mon Dec 15, 2025, 08:59 AM
Dec 15

The Reiner family not only has to bury their father and mother, but also deal with the trial of their brother and all the emotional aftermath. My heart goes out to all of them.

NH Ethylene

(31,289 posts)
9. Their son must be well into middle age
Mon Dec 15, 2025, 09:28 AM
Dec 15

Far beyond the teenaged impulsive rage you usually see when a man kills his parents. If he did it, I'm betting on mental illness.

Bettie

(19,282 posts)
10. He's 32 years old
Mon Dec 15, 2025, 09:35 AM
Dec 15

so, not really middle aged.

But, we'll likely find out what was going on. I've seen reports that he's an addict and that he's schizophrenic...who knows what happened or what's true at this point, but he is 32 years old.

UTUSN

(76,936 posts)
12. And the Phil fallout goes on: Andy DICK who allegedly provided the drug to Phil's wife just had
Mon Dec 15, 2025, 01:36 PM
Dec 15

an overdose episode on the street and checked in (again) to a rehab.

*** Google says comedian Jon LOVITZ is (one? ) who made the allegation about DICK.


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