Late director seen arguing with son on eve of death

A son of celebrated Hollywood actor-director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Singer Reiner has been arrested and charged with the murder of his parents, police said on Dec 15.

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The arrest on Dec 14 came the day after father and son were seen arguing at a holiday party at the home of American talk-show host Conan O'Brien, according to a party attendee who recalled Rob telling his son that his behaviour was inappropriate.

The attendee, who asked not to be identified to maintain relationships, did not speak to any of the Reiners at the party and added it was unclear what the argument was about.

The son, Nick Reiner, 32, was arrested on the night of Dec 14 and was being held in jail without bail in Los Angeles County, police said.

They added the couple were found stabbed to death in their home in the upscale Brentwood neighbourhood of Los Angeles on the afternoon of Dec 14.

Their investigation determined that the Reiners were the victims of homicide and that their son was responsible for their deaths.