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Billy Crystal and his wife Janice were among the first on the scene to the heinous murder of Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Singer, and as a result, reportedly saw the pair’s slain bodies.
Rob Reiner — who was allegedly murdered by his 32-year-old son Nick alongside his wife Michele Singer — directed Crystal in the beloved rom-com When Harry Met Sally, arguably the most iconic role of his career.
When Harry Met Sally was one of the many totemic movies that Reiner directed alongside Stand By Me, The Princess Bride, Misery, and A Few Good Men.
Billy Crystal and his wife Janice reportedly saw the slain bodies of Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Singer at the scene of the crime
“Billy Crystal and his wife Janice saw the slain bodies of Rob Reiner and his wife Michele [after] they arrived at the scene in a flash after a family member called them about the horrific discovery.”
“Rob and Michele’s daughter Romy called Crystal and his wife not long after she called police to report finding her parents brutally murdered inside their Brentwood home Sunday.” [via TMZ]
TMZ also reported that Seinfeld creator Larry David — who worked with Reiner on Seinfeld (his production company Castle Rock Entertainment greenlit the iconic series) and Curb Your Enthusiasm — was seen at Reiner’s house on Sunday night, with a neighbor saying he “got very upset as he was leaving the scene.
Billy Crystal and Larry David get emotional after they show up at Rob Reiner’s home after the murders. 💔 https://t.co/zx8a5IX7tp
🎥: Fox News pic.twitter.com/ZRYV7X71ZJ
— TMZ (@TMZ) December 15, 2025
On Monday, December 15, Los Angeles police confirmed that Reiner is “responsible” for the deaths of his parents and is being held without bail on suspicion of murder.
According to reports, Nick Reiner was seen getting into a “loud” arguement with his parents at Conan O’Brien’s Christmas party on Saturday, just a day before the pair were found in their Brentwood home with their throats slit.
Our thoughts are with the Reiner’s friends, family, fans and various loved ones during this difficult time.