Reinharts body was found collapsed nearby. Reinhart disappeared with the boys the morning of May 4 after publishing 64 photos from his wedding to his Facebook page at 5 a.m., then texting Mrs. Reinhart a message about their marriage. It gives me a purpose. It was unclear whether Reinhart received Fidelitys letter mailed from the companys life insurance offices in Atlanta before he fatally shot his sons and himself four days later. Youre going to live with this the rest of your life., She replied by text: Please dont hurt yourself or the boys. Muschamp wasnt home, but his parents were. Two days before the murders, Paul Reinhart began moving large sums of money from the familys bank accounts: He transferred $299,000 from his business account to a personal account controlled by himself and Konrad Reinhart. Sign up for our newsletter: Get Capitol Buzz, a special bonus edition of The Buzz with Emily L. Mahoney, each Saturday while the Legislature is meeting. As part of their bitter family legal fights over the estate, Konrad Reinhart accused Minde OSullivan of a role in Paul Reinharts violence. Minde OSullivan pleaded with lawmakers to draft a bill so no surviving parent has to undergo the same hurt ever again, Clemons said. Minde and her family do not want to know the details contained within these reports about her childrens murder and we respectfully request that you refrain from publishing the reports or any of the details contained within them, Jeff Aaron of the Gray-Robinson law firm in Orlando wrote in a letter. That morning, sheriffs deputies scoured the region for the man and his boys. After the audience swayed to Take Me Out to the Ballgame, seats emptied and the crowd dwindled. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. In the stabbing in 2014, deputies found Erick bleeding from his neck and stomach from self-inflicted stab wounds on the bathroom floor after he had killed Iliff. I was unaware he bought one two weeks prior, she said in a recent interview. He named his brother, in place of his wife, the beneficiary of a retirement account worth more than $600,000. What happened over the next two hours was a tragedy beyond measure. Supporters and mourners donned navy blue shirts branded with Play like Brody, Pitch like Rex on the front and a baseball with angel wings with the boys numbers, #4 and #9, on the back. Join Facebook to connect with Paul Reinhart and others you may know. He said it would have prevented young friends of Rex and Brody from learning graphic details online about the deaths of the boys. That sounds so much like Erick, Iliff said, her voice trembling. The company said it sent her two checks, for just over $2 million each, which also included small amounts of overpaid premiums and unpaid interest. Dec 1998 - Present24 years 5 months. WUFT 89.1 / 90.1 Featured Thank you Gifts. Dixie County deputies were able to locate Reinhart's van at a residence in their county that was found to be on fire. Six weeks later, the insurance company said, Konrad Reinhart asked about his brothers life insurance payments and said he should be the sole surviving beneficiary under the changes his brother had requested. In court papers, Erick described himself as diagnosed with a major depressive disorder and severe anxiety.. The reporters can be reached at awilder@freshtakeflorida.com and evelazquez@freshtakeflorida.com, Copyright 2021 WUSF Public Media - WUSF 89.7, PublishedNovember 21, 2021 at 8:00 AM EST. A surviving parent or spouse who was not involved in their childs death could review an autopsy report. Under the bill, a judge who finds good cause could disclose autopsy reports in certain cases. It said she and Konrad Reinhart have agreed the money should be deposited in a bank account controlled by Fidelitys law firm until a judge decides who will receive the money. Authorities say the boys were killed by their father, 46-year-old Paul Reinhart, on May 4 before he set fire to their Dixie County home and killed himself. They had formally separated, and she was living nearby. The ban on releasing photographs would include instances where a child is killed by police or sheriffs deputies and cases where the Department of Children and Families is involved. Rex and Brody were avid baseball players and their deaths hit their teams and friends hard. Fresh Take Florida. Support WUSF now by giving monthly, or make a one-time donation online. A mural painted May 5, 2021 on a city wall in Gainesville honors the lives of youth baseball players Rex Reinhart, 14, and Brody Reinhart, 11, who were believed killed by their father, Paul O . The policies were worth $2 million each and purchased in 2005 and 2015. Teammates, opponents and baseball enthusiasts dressed in team shirts and hats. Fidelity wrote back to Reinhart in a letter dated April 30 saying it was unable to update his policies as requested because he failed to specify the city and state where he had signed the document, which was notarized in Gainesville. A lawyer for the boys mother late Tuesday formally requested that news organizations refrain from publishing any details about their deaths from the autopsy reports because it would be too upsetting. The cause of death of Rex and Brody is listed as homicide. After the murders, Minde OSullivan settled a federal lawsuit with Konrad Reinhart last summer over the $4 million. WUSF Public Media - WUSF 89.7 | Paul Otto Reinhart, 46, of Gainesville had recently lost his job as president at Reinhart Medical LLC, a medical device sales company, and was in the early stages of a divorce from his. To keep up with the latest local news subscribe to our TV20 newsletter HERE and receive news straight to your email every morning.. GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - After looking further into the tragedy, medical examiners showed Rex and Brody Reinhart were both shot in the head by their father Paul Reinhart before he killed himself in May, despite the fact that Dixie County Sheriff's deputies . The mother of the men, Irenea Reinhart, 73, of Gainesville declined in a phone call late Wednesday to discuss her sons Paul or Erick. Paul Reinhart Obituary Gainesville FL / Death : We mourn with the family of Paul Reinhart, we understand how disheartening they could be right now, so we are sending our thoughts and prayers to the affected ones. Support WUSF now by giving monthly, or make a one-time donation online. We urge anyone suffering sadness, depression, or dangerous urges and their families to actively seek professional help," the family of Minde Prince Reinhart said in a statement shortly after the deaths. Paul Reinhart, 46, of Gainesville, fatally shot the couples young sons on May 4 before setting fire to the familys vacation home near Suwannee in western Florida and fatally shooting himself. I had no idea that he was capable of doing anything like this, or else I never would have left my children with him.. She said she still struggles to discuss her sons death. Those in the crowd showed their solidarity in their attire. Minde OSullivan, 44, of Gainesville, said her new marriage to the University of Florida baseball coach Kevin OSullivan, and a nonprofit foundation she created in honor of her boys, Rex Reinhart, 14, and Brody Reinhart, 11, have given her a new purpose in life. Brody was a fifth-grader at Lawton Chiles Elementary School and played baseball for Gatorball Academy. killed his daughter, her six children and himself. But you have choices to make: You either get up and get going, or you choose to give up. Authorities had said only that Reinhart who had separated from his wife, Minde Reinhart, and lost his high-paying executive job was suspected of killing his sons and setting fire to the familys waterfront vacation home in Dixie County in western Florida then killing himself. On the right, Paul O. Reinhart, 46, of Gainesville, is seen in this selfie he posted to his Facebook account on Sept. 13, 2019. 0:46 Paul Reinhart appeared to have a life others would envy a big house in Gainesville and a retreat on the Suwannee River, a boat, athletic sons. But a few things about him stood out to Florida Heat coach and former MLB player Gary Sheffield: Rexs signature white vans, his bright eyes and flowy, curly hair. Now its too late. Clemons said he supports Floridas public records law, sometimes known as the Sunshine Law, because it shines a light on government programs and activities. At 7:03 a.m., that deputy told Pillar he was 20 minutes out. But the sense of community overwhelmed the ballpark. Her depressed husband who separated from his wife and recently lost his high-paying executive job had bizarrely published 64 photos from their wedding 19 years ago to his Facebook page at 5 a.m. Texts to Minde around the same time which ended abruptly made clear he blamed her for their pending divorce. No one was at the Gainesville home. This year, the Senate version passed on April 11, Minde OSullivans birthday. Konrad Reinharts request listed himself, a sister and three brothers as beneficiaries before also including Minde Reinhart in the court papers. Konrad Reinhart months ago threatened a reporter who called to ask about a related issue. Similar efforts failed in Tallahassee last year. Paul Reinhart paid for Erick's legal defense costs after the arrest, Iliff's mother told Fresh Take Florida. But knowing they loved every second of life and baseball will keep their memories alive.. When Muschamp returned home, a trail of Cheetos traced from his driveway to their house across the street. From ages 10 to 13, the 44-year-olds son played with Rex on the Florida Elite. Get the latest coverage of the 2023 Florida legislative session in Tallahassee from our coverage partners and WUSF. I knew I won't have my own ever again, but I have hundreds of other children and I'm going to continue to help.". In 2018, Erick Reinhart was sentenced to 40 years in prison for the slaying of Alex Iliff, though he claimed his defense attorney was not effective and that Paul Reinhart had found important evidence the lawyer had missed. Rex had been a promising pitcher and hitter for the Tampa-based Florida Heat, while Brody was an active baseball player as well. They permitted full payouts in the instance of suicide as long as Reinhart hadnt killed himself for at least two years after buying them. This story was produced by Fresh Take Florida, a news service of the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications. Minde OSullivans estranged husband, Paul Otto Reinhart, 46, fatally shot the couples sons in May 2021 at the familys waterfront vacation home then set the house on fire and killed himself. Meanwhile, at 6:46 a.m., Verizon reported that Paul Reinharts cell phone was turned on and closest to a tower near the familys vacation home near Suwannee. In the new reports, the medical examiners office said it could not determine the sequence of the wounds, so it was not known which boy died first. No foreign substances were detected in their bloodstreams. He had stopped texting, she told a 911 dispatcher. Amid Florida insurance crisis, lawmakers drop idea to investigate profits, Thousands could have paychecks cut under Florida House plan, DeSantis may not get all his immigration priorities despite sweeping bill, Florida House moves to eliminate local renters rights ordinances. Paul Reinhart, a popular, gregarious figure across social and political circles, is suspected of killing his sons, Rex, 14, and Brody, 11, earlier this week, then starting a fire at his familys waterfront vacation home near Suwannee before killing himself, too. When a firefighter could get in, he found one of the sons in a bunk bed Brody. He said it would have prevented young friends of Rex and Brody learning graphic details online about the deaths of the boys. DeSantis is widely expected to sign the measures into law. Paul Reinhart has left friends, family and loved ones heart-broken as the news surrounding the death of Paul Reinhart was announced. Paul Reinhart submitted that paperwork to the insurance company just nine days before the killings. When Minde Reinhart arrived at her former home in Gainesville, it was empty of people and the familys dog. Well send you a rundown on local, state and national politics coverage every Thursday. The case is the worst tragedy of its kind in the region since 2014, when Gilchrist County residentDon Spirit killed his daughter, her six children and himself. It gives me a purpose. A firefighter in protective gear wrote in his official report that he crawled through smoke so thick inside he couldnt see until he found the boys bodies on upstairs bunk beds. Gainesville, FL 32611 (352) 392-5551 In court papers last week, Konrad Reinhart's lawyers said those files were protected by attorney-client privilege. After family murders, suicide, Florida nears, Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), After family murders, suicide, Florida nears passage of bill to shield kids autopsy details, Condemned Florida killer asks U.S. Supreme Court for reprieve, Key things to know about Floridas pending abortion ruling, DeSantis oversight board votes to sue Disney, Known for laughs, White House Correspondents dinner takes a turn and spotlights risks to journalism, Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. Rex made an immediate impact on the team and in the lives of his teammates, both on and off the field. All rights reserved. Youre so selfish. Youre so selfish. Amy Reinhart was not hurt in the attack. See who you know in common. I had no idea that he was capable of doing anything like this, or else I never would have left my children with him.. They found an unspecified accelerant, perhaps gasoline. Support WUSF now by giving monthly, or make a one-time donation online. Put your phones down. The legal battle, just underway in federal court, is the latest twist in the crime earlier this year. Gainesville, FL 32611 (352) 392-5551 Erick is expected to be released from prison in September 2053. When the Senate voted, she broke into tears in the Capitol as her mother, Tammy Prince, put her arm around her to comfort her. Because this is why I coach. Erick Reinhart fatally stabbed his ex-wife's new boyfriend in her home in Lutz a week after Erick's divorce, then tried to take his own life with the same kitchen knife. raised significant questions about why authorities werent able to track Reinhart more quickly after he disappeared with his sons and why law enforcement believed he did not own a gun. Editors note: This story includes descriptions of graphic violence and suicide. Paul Reinhart, 46, is suspected of killing his sons, Rex, 14, and Brody, 11, setting fire to the familys waterfront vacation home in western Florida then killing himself. When the boys autopsies were made public under Floridas public records law, in August 2021, investigators had not yet released any details about how the boys had died three months earlier. Ron DeSantis signing the law once it passes the full Legislature, as is expected on Thursday. Please come home.. I knew I wont have my own ever again, but I have hundreds of other children and Im going to continue to help.. He stood tall and confident on the mound despite his calm demeanor. Kaiser and Karl Reinhart did not return messages sent to their Facebook accounts asking to discuss their brothers. Reach out for it.". 0:00. It was Brody. She later said during a deposition in a related court dispute with Reinharts family that she had been unaware of Reinharts efforts to change his $4 million in life insurance policies. She vividly remembers boys love for the game. The teams Twitter and Facebook pages on Wednesday afternoonposted a tribute to Rex. It would also cover evidence of deaths of children in cases that may have been handled or mishandled by government regulators, such as Florida's Department of Children and Families. In the recording, Paul Reinhart said, Honestly wish I were dead. Minde OSullivan responded: Yes, I do. He was still walking around with a smile on his face while he was planning all of this.. The bills would also ban release of photographs, audio or video in all cases when a minor is killed by anyone, not just in domestic violence crimes. An Alachua County deputy had heard Paul Reinhart's van was at a vacation property he owned in Dixie County, 50 miles west, so sheriff's officials reached out to authorities there via teletype at 6:39 a.m. Its next major fundraiser is Sept. 23 at UFs football stadium. Pauls former sister-in-law, Amy Reinhart of Lutz, hid inside her familys home during the attack and called 911. Erick Von Reinhart, 50, pleaded guilty to fatally stabbing his ex-wifes new boyfriend just one week after their divorce then trying to take his own life with a large kitchen knife. What Im asking you to do today, with this bill, is to put into the shade the gory photographs, the descriptions, the videos, etcof minors who have been murdered, he told lawmakers on the judiciary committee last month. Speakers included UF baseball coach Kevin OSullivan and former UF football coach Will Muschamp. Below: Click through a timeline of the events of that morning. Eerie parallels: Man suspected of killing young sons, himself mirrors case of brother. The case had wide reach in Gainesville because of the boys love of baseball both were promising youth players and University of Florida sports. He and his lawyers did not respond to phone messages this week. The Rex and Brody Foundation has been established to raise money for causes dear to the boys, including youth baseball groups. The report indicated they did not die from the fire. I dont know.. I mean, its at 5 in the morning, and there are pictures all over, strategically placed around the house.. WUSF Public Media - WUSF 89.7 | Erick Reinhart was sent 29 months ago to Calhoun Correctional Institution west of Tallahassee after he pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in Pasco County, near Tampa. He is serving a 40-year sentence in a Florida prison. David Krejci and Tyler Bertuzzi scored to tie it, and David Pastrnak gave the Bruins their only. This year, the Senate version passed on April 11, Minde OSullivans birthday. Autopsy report shows Rex and Brody Reinhart were shot by father, Equestrian show jumper from Central Florida dies during a competition, Developing: Gainesville father and sons presumed dead in suspected murder/suicide in Dixie County, Those kids were full of life: Rex and Brody Reinhart honored and celebrated at Florida Ballpark. A local television station went further, detailing in a brief news article published on its website how many times and where on their bodies each boy was shot. Teammates, opponents and baseball enthusiasts dressed in team shirts and hats. It is the story of irrational vengeance, two young boys who will never grow old, and a mothers worst nightmare. The same day, Paul Reinhart used his phone to search: selfish and having an affair and how to break someone psychologically, mentally and emotionally, according to the final Dixie County Sheriffs Office report. . They urgently tracked Paul Reinharts cell phone to nearby Dixie County, about 50 miles west of Gainesville, after a neighbor near the familys vacation home told Minde Reinharts friend that her husbands van was parked outside. Reinhart shot himself but not before exposure to the fire and smoke. Hillsborough sales tax refund includes legal fees - but for whom? The Alachua County Sheriffs Office treated the report as third-hand information, spokesman Art Forgey said. His cause of death was listed as the gunshot wound. ASO deputies were unable to locate either Reinhart, his vehicle, or his two sons, 14-year-old Rex and 11-year-old Brody. Authorities arrived at that home nearly one hour after they received an initial tip that Reinhart was there. Rex, the boys older brother, was on the top bunks mattress. We need to figure out how to pitch like Rex and play like Brody forever, Barton said. Ericks lawyer, Lisa Baker McLean of Tampa, declined to discuss the case because there was a pending motion in court. . Its new lawsuit named both Mrs. Reinhart and Konrad Reinhart as defendants. The family was prominent in Gainesvilles social and political circles, and Brody Reinhart regularly served as the unofficial batboy for the University of Florida baseball team. Erick Von Reinhart, 49, is in prison after pleading guilty to second-degree murder in a fatal stabbing in Pasco County. She had dialed 911, sparking a search by law enforcement for Reinhart, who had driven roughly 50 miles west to their waterfront vacation home near Suwannee. Because of two kids like that, that you make an impression on, and you can change their lives for the better.. Founder and coach Stephen Barton said Brodys energy and drive on the field was unparalleled, and he never backed down from any challenge. Rex was found in the top bunk. WUSF 89.7 depends on donors for the funding it takes to provide you the most trusted source of news and information here in town, across our state, and around the world. Separately, Paul Reinhart also updated his will 15 days before the murders to prevent his wife from receiving any assets after their 19 years of marriage. Minde Reinharts law firm wrote in a letter Aug. 3 that it anticipated litigation against Reinharts estate. Joe Munson, director of clinical services at UF Health,said despair may lead to the act of murder and suicide, but often there is not a single incident that drives it. Alex Iliff, 33, died in the attack. A neighbor in Suwannee found Minde Reinharts dog, the lone survivor. And she said, Yes, and then she got angry because the life insurance was changed into the boys name, and thats all she was concerned about was the money.. Paul's body was found collapsed at the end of the bed. Log in or sign up for Facebook to connect with friends, family and people you know. Tags baby community Dixie County elementary school energy Florida football gators gators football Lawton Chiles school travel Will Muschamp WUFT wuft news, After years of substantial operational losses and an audit from the state, the Gainesville City . Iliff's mother, Regine, said she knew of the murder-suicide in Dixie County, but was unaware of the incident involving Paul Reinhart until a reporter had told her. Authorities had said previously their belief that Reinhart did not own a gun was based on a statement from Mrs. Reinhart and records reviewed by sheriffs investigators of recent firearms transactions. That issue whether police can reliably determine in a developing crisis whether someone has a gun adds to previous questions in the case about why it took sheriffs investigators so long to track Reinhart after he disappeared with his sons. By the time a sheriffs deputy arrived, firefighters had already been called to extinguish the burning home. Rex, 14, and Brody, 11 . Alachua and Dixie deputies communicated and a Dixie deputy said he was 20 minutes away from the home at 7:03 a.m. but it was too late. Youre going to live with this the rest of your life.. Deputies there arrived minutes too late. News from our coverage partners and WUSF. She hadn't heard. The morning of the murders, Paul Reinhart emailed her a message that read, You got your wish and you can keep the millions. Attached to the email was an audio recording Reinhart made of the two arguing. The charity honors her sons, who were avid baseball players, to support youth and school baseball teams. The bills would ban the public release of autopsy reports for minors killed by domestic violence and also ban release of photographs, audio or video, such as police body camera recordings or in reports by child abuse investigators, in cases when a minor is killed, no matter the circumstances. Rex was an eighth-grader at Kanapaha Middle School and pitcher for the Florida Heat team, based in Tampa. The security system had been disabled, so there was no video of anyone arriving or leaving. The family, which ran a lucrative medical device sales company, was prominent in the regions social and political circles. And Ive never chosen to give up., She added: Staying involved in sports and baseball, which was their true passion, has helped a lot. The new reports said Reinhart shot both sons before he shot himself and set the fire. Minde OSullivans charity, which raised $82,222 last year, pays for baseball facility improvements and sponsors local teams to compete in national tournaments. Paul Reinhart, 46, had until recently been the president of Reinhart Medical LLC in Gainesville. Hard-to-see signals: Expert: Reinhart tragedy shows difficulty in identifying signs of suffering. It wasnt like he just snapped on a whim. You're going to live with this the rest of your life.". The bills would ban the public release of autopsy reports for minors killed by domestic violence and also ban release of photographs, audio or video, such as police body camera recordings or in reports by child abuse investigators, in cases when a minor is killed, no matter the circumstances. Under the bill, a judge who finds good cause could disclose autopsy reports in certain cases. DeSantis is widely expected to sign the measures into law. This effort takes a lot of resources to gather and update. But as is often the case with mental.

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