Hollywood director Rob Reiner and wife Michele found dead in LA home
Hollywood director Rob Reiner and wife Michele found dead in LA home
He directed classic films including The Princess Bride, This is Spinal Tap and When Harry Met Sally.
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Truth Analysis
Analysis Summary:
The article is entirely inaccurate. Multiple sources contradict the claim that Rob Reiner and his wife are dead, instead reporting on a homicide at a property he owns. The article appears to be fabricated or based on a misunderstanding of initial reports.
Detailed Analysis:
- Claim: Hollywood director Rob Reiner and wife Michele found dead in LA home
- Verification Source #1: Reports two people were found dead at a Los Angeles home owned by Rob Reiner, but does not state that Rob Reiner and his wife are the deceased.
- Verification Source #2: Reports two people were found dead at a Los Angeles home owned by Reiner, but does not state that Rob Reiner and his wife are the deceased.
- Verification Source #3: Reports two people were found dead at a Los Angeles home owned by Rob Reiner, but does not state that Rob Reiner and his wife are the deceased.
- Verification Source #4: Reports two people were found dead at a Los Angeles home owned by Rob Reiner, but does not state that Rob Reiner and his wife are the deceased.
- Verification Source #5: Reports two people were found dead at a Los Angeles home owned by Rob Reiner, but does not state that Rob Reiner and his wife are the deceased.
- Assessment: Contradicted. All sources report two people found dead at a home owned by Rob Reiner, but none state that Reiner and his wife are the deceased.
- Claim: He directed classic films including The Princess Bride, This is Spinal Tap and When Harry Met Sally.
- Verification Source #1: Mentions Rob Reiner.
- Verification Source #2: Mentions Rob Reiner.
- Verification Source #3: Mentions Rob Reiner.
- Verification Source #4: Mentions Rob Reiner.
- Verification Source #5: Mentions Rob Reiner.
- Assessment: While generally true, this is irrelevant to the main (false) claim. The sources confirm Rob Reiner is a director.
Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:
- All sources (1-5) contradict the claim that Rob Reiner and his wife were found dead. They report on a homicide investigation at a property owned by him.
- Source 5: 2 dead in homicide at Rob Reiner's home; police question family ...