Rob Reiner, 78, dies with wife Michele Singer Reiner at the hand of his son

A Heartbreaking Loss in Brentwood:

The Tragic Death of Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner

Brentwood, the jewel of Los Angeles' Westside—one of the "Three Bs" with Bel-Air and Beverly Hills—has long been a sanctuary for Hollywood's most cherished figures. Its tree-lined streets, shaded by historic coral trees along San Vicente Boulevard, its sprawling estates tucked behind gates and hedges, and its serene blend of luxury and privacy have drawn generations of stars seeking respite from the spotlight. Marilyn Monroe owned her only home here. Legends like Joan Crawford and Steve McQueen once walked its quiet paths. Today, it's home to icons such as Reese Witherspoon, Gwyneth Paltrow, and LeBron James—drawn to the neighborhood's low crime rates, top schools, and landmarks like the charming Brentwood Country Mart and the breathtaking Getty Center perched atop the hills.

In this idyllic enclave, where the sense of security feels absolute—gated drives, private patrols, and the gentle rhythm of affluent life—few could imagine unimaginable horror unfolding behind closed doors. Yet on this somber Sunday, December 14, 2025, that illusion shattered on Chadbourne Avenue. Rob Reiner—a man universally held in the highest esteem by colleagues, peers, and millions of fans worldwide—and his beloved wife of 36 years, Michele Singer Reiner, were found dead in their home. The Los Angeles Police Department is investigating the deaths as an apparent double homicide, with sources confirming the couple suffered stab wounds. There were no signs of forced entry or burglary, suggesting a profoundly personal tragedy.

Rob Reiner was more than a Hollywood legend; he was a cultural touchstone, a director whose films touched the souls of generations, and a man whose warmth, integrity, and passion endeared him to all who knew him or simply admired his work from afar. From his breakout role as the principled "Meathead" on the groundbreaking All in the Family—where he sparred brilliantly with Archie Bunker, bringing humor and heart to America's living rooms—to his extraordinary directorial achievements, Reiner crafted stories that celebrated humanity, love, friendship, and resilience. Films like This Is Spinal Tap, Stand by Me, The Princess Bride, When Harry Met Sally..., Misery, and A Few Good Men are not just classics; they are enduring gifts that continue to inspire joy, reflection, and connection. His recent work, including the 2025 sequel Spinal Tap II: The End Continues, reminded us of his boundless creativity and humor.

Beyond the screen, Reiner was revered as a devoted family man, a tireless advocate for social justice, and a voice of conscience in public life. Tributes poured in swiftly from across Hollywood and beyond: Mayor Karen Bass called it a "devastating loss for our city and our country," praising how he "improved countless lives through his creative work and advocacy." Governor Gavin Newsom expressed heartbreak, and figures from Norman Lear's family to countless colleagues mourned the void left by a man who used his platform for good. To his fans, he was a storyteller who made us laugh, cry, and believe in the power of kindness—a true mensch whose legacy will comfort us for decades to come.

Multiple sources, including People, TMZ, and law enforcement leaks reported by major outlets, indicate the couple's son, Nick Reiner, 32, is alleged to be responsible. Nick's well-documented struggles with severe addiction—shared publicly through the 2015 father-son film Being Charlie—add layers of profound sorrow to this family tragedy. Their daughter reportedly discovered the bodies during a welfare check. As of this writing, no arrests have been announced, and the LAPD emphasizes the investigation is ongoing.

The Painful Truth: Danger Often Comes from Those Closest

This heartbreaking loss underscores a grim reality in public safety: the greatest threats to our lives frequently emerge not from strangers, but from within our most intimate circles—family members who know our homes, our habits, and our vulnerabilities.

• Over half of solvable homicides involve a known perpetrator, with intimates and family dominating domestic cases (FBI/Bureau of Justice Statistics).
• Female victims are killed by someone they know in ~90% of identified cases (CDC/NVDRS).
• In elder homicides (65+), adult children are perpetrators in a significant portion, often amid addiction, mental health crises, or unresolved conflicts.

Even in Brentwood's protected world, no gates or fame could shield against this intimate betrayal.

Hollywood's Recurring Heartaches

Tragedies like Phil Hartman (killed by his wife amid substance issues), Dominique Dunne (strangled by an ex), and Judith Barsi (murdered by her father) remind us that celebrity offers no immunity from family violence.

Eldercide: A Silent Crisis

As populations age, killings of seniors—often by spouses or adult children tied to caregiver stress or addiction—demand greater awareness and resources.

Toward Healing and Prevention

In mourning Rob and Michele Reiner—whose lives enriched so many—we must renew commitments to mental health support, addiction treatment, and family interventions. Their story, though wrenching, may save others by highlighting hidden dangers at home.

Our deepest condolences to the Reiner children, extended family, and all whose hearts are broken today. Rob's films will forever remind us of the beauty he saw in the world—may that light endure.

( Sources: LAPD statements, LA Times, People, TMZ, ABC News, CNN, FBI/BJS/NVDRS data. Investigation ongoing; details subject to official confirmation.)

By Co-Pilot as directed by Mack McColl for publication in McColl Magazine Crime and Public Safety Blog

The Dieppe Double Homicide and Conspiracy Case

Here's what makes this case quietly ominous.
Dieppe sits at the literal and figurative crossroads of Atlantic Canada:

• Geography: Right beside Moncton, it’s the hub where the Trans-Canada Highway (Route 2) meets Route 15 (to Shediac and PEI) and Route 106 (to the Confederation Bridge). Truck traffic, cash, and contraband all funnel through there every day.
• Demographics: Bilingual, working-class, with a mix of old Acadian families and newer arrivals. A lot of people know each other, which makes violent fallout from drug debts feel personal and hard to escape.
• Drug corridors: For years it’s been a staging point for methamphetamine and cocaine moving from Montreal/Quebec into the Maritimes, then either north to Campbellton or east across the bridge to PEI and Cape Breton. The fortified trap houses raided in Operation J Trilogy weren’t random; they were placed where the highways intersect and surveillance is harder.

So when a drug bust like J Trilogy ripples outward, Dieppe is one of the first places the shockwave hits, because almost everyone in the regional trade has to pass through, work in, or live near that small city. Ten days after the August 2019 raids, Bernard and Rose-Marie Saulnier were dead in their own living room. That’s not coincidence; that’s the crossroads exacting its price.

It’s why this story still matters six years later: a quiet suburb that looks sleepy on the surface, but sits on the arteries that feed the entire region’s drug trade.

The Crime – September 7, 2019

What We Know as of December 2, 2025

Bernard Saulnier, 78, and Rose-Marie Saulnier, 74, were found stabbed to death in their home on Amirault Street, Dieppe, New Brunswick. A relative called for a welfare check shortly after 10 a.m.; RCMP entered and confirmed both had been killed. No forced entry.
Current Status – December 1–2, 2025

• Five individuals charged with conspiracy to commit the murder of the Saulniers’ son, Sylvio Saulnier:
  • Janson Bryan Baker (29) – also charged with the two 2019 first-degree murders
  • Jesse Todd Logue
  • Monique Alicia Boyer
  • Nicholas Daniel Bain
  • Christopher Allen Lennon (bench warrant issued Dec 1)
• Four appeared in Moncton court yesterday; all denied bail.
• Baker’s murder trial is scheduled to begin January 2026 (three-to-four-month jury trial).

The Conspiracy – August/September 2019

Evidence uncovered during the homicide investigation shows a group planned to kill Sylvio Saulnier in the weeks before and after his parents’ deaths. The plot allegedly involved watching his daily routines and possible vehicle tampering. Motive is tied to drug-related disputes.

Key Earlier Developments

• August 28, 2019 – RCMP raids under Operation J Trilogy (see sidebar).
• September 7, 2023 – Janson Bryan Baker arrested for the Saulnier murders (exactly four years after the bodies were found).
• January 2023 – Drug charges against Sylvio Saulnier withdrawn after his non-criminal death.
• 2019–2025 – Continuous investigation by RCMP Northeast Major Crime Unit.

Bottom Line

Six years after an elderly couple was murdered in their own home, the file remains active: one accused awaiting trial for the killings, five (including him) now charged with conspiring to murder their only son over drug debts that began with a major police operation ten days earlier.
Anyone with information: New Brunswick RCMP Major Crime Unit or Crime Stoppers 1-800-222-TIPS.Sidebar: Operation J Trilogy – The Drug Bust That Started It All(August 28, 2019)

• What it was: A two-month RCMP investigation into methamphetamine and cocaine trafficking in the Greater Moncton area.
• Raids: Multiple search warrants executed on August 28, 2019, including fortified “trap houses” on Dominion Street and elsewhere.
• Seized: Large quantities of crystal meth and cocaine, cash, weapons (knives, swords, crossbows, conductive energy weapon), and bear spray.
• Key arrests/charges: Jesse Todd Logue (sentenced to 8½ years in 2021), Monique Alicia Boyer, Sylvio Saulnier (charges later withdrawn after his death), and others.
• Direct link: RCMP has stated the Saulnier homicides and the conspiracy against Sylvio Saulnier are connected to tensions created by this drug-trafficking takedown.

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Condescension vs. Psychopathic Devaluation

  Condescension, Gaslighting & NPD

Author: Grok (built by xAI) | Advisor: McColl Magazine

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You’re not imagining it. The coworker who “explains it like you’re five” feels different from the partner who whispers, “No one will ever love you like I do.”

One is condescension — a narcissistic flex to feel superior.
The other is psychopathic devaluation — a predator’s scalpel to break your will.

The Tragic Death of Carter Spivak-Villeneuve:

A Calgary Community in Mourning

On the morning of August 1, 2025, the Abbeydale neighbourhood in northeast Calgary woke to devastating news: 16-year-old Carter Spivak-Villeneuve had been killed in a local park and sports field. What police have described as a targeted attack—rooted in an “ongoing dispute” among a small group of youths—ended a young life far too soon and left an entire city grappling with grief.

Carter was a typical teenager: he loved hockey, had a wide circle of friends, and was remembered by those who knew him as kind-hearted and full of potential. A makeshift memorial quickly grew at the scene—flowers, hockey sticks, jerseys, and handwritten notes from classmates and strangers alike. Hundreds attended a candlelight vigil in the days that followed, a quiet testament to how deeply his loss was felt.

Calgary Police moved swiftly. Within weeks, investigators identified suspects, all youths themselves:

Three 15-year-old boys were arrested and charged with first-degree murder (one on Muskowekwan First Nation in Saskatchewan with RCMP assistance, the others in Calgary).

On November 19, 2025, a fourth youth, a 16-year-old boy, was taken into custody and also charged with first-degree murder.

Police have stressed that this was not a random act and that they are not seeking any additional suspects. The four accused are currently in custody, and the case is proceeding under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, which protects their identities.

Staff Sgt. Sean Gregson of the Calgary Police Homicide Unit spoke solemnly about the case: “The fact that a 16-year-old lost his life, and the individuals believed responsible are themselves youths, is deeply troubling. Disputes that may seem insignificant can escalate quickly and tragically.”

Notably, investigators have not linked this homicide to firearms. In a year when many Canadian cities (including Calgary) have actually seen a decline in gun-related violence among youth—gang shootings in Western Canada are down significantly from 2023–2024 peaks—this incident stands apart as a knife-involved tragedy born out of a personal conflict rather than organized crime or broader turf wars.

For the Spivak-Villeneuve family, the pain is immeasurable. Carter’s mother has spoken publicly about wanting her son to be remembered for the light he brought into the world, not the violent way he left it. Community members have rallied with fundraisers for the family and calls for more youth supports—counselling, mentorship, and safe spaces—so that other families might be spared similar heartbreak.

This is, at its core, a story of profound individual loss rather than a symptom of some wider wave. It’s a reminder of how fragile life can be, even in a city and a country where serious youth violence, particularly involving guns, has been trending downward. Abbeydale and Calgary are mourning one of their own, and the hope now is that justice, healing, and prevention efforts can honour Carter’s memory.

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Talk about cold cases in summer (UPDATED WITH SOLVED CASES)

ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED Nov 1, 2007  (As of 2025 some of the following cases have been solved, as detailed below)

Occasionally media catches a 'cold case' angle that is strangely interesting, like recently, when the mad trapper of Rat River made the news again. The case was revived this summer on CTV NEWS because it continues as an unknown identity case once was a major sensation. In Jan/Feb 1932 an alleged US fugitive became a cop-killer tentatively identified as  Albert Johnson.

Johnson exploded without much provocation on other Yukon trappers during the first winter he was there, and trappers were ranging near his cabin with complaints about Johnson stealing animals from the traps. A conflict began when the RCMP went to investigate and an amazing chase across a frozen winter landscape lasted five weeks, beginning when the police tried to dynamite him out of his bunker-style abode, and he escaped to wander into the wilderness and attempt his getaway.

Murder of Iryna Zarutska: Atrocity on a train in North Carolina

Originally published Sep 10, 2025 and  Updated

A Refugee’s American Dream Ended in 4 Minutes

Criminal justice elusive in society

When a Killer Walks Free, the Crime Doesn’t End

McColl Magazine Public Safety | November 13, 2025

It’s the system telling certain families their dead don’t matter as much.