Meanwhile, Pauls older brother Erick Von Reinhart, 49, sits in a Florida prison as a convicted murderer in a crime with eerie parallels: Erick was arrested in 2014 after 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. They warned Brodys elementary school to be on the lookout, checked a local gym, advised nearby hotels to report any sightings, checked the familys local Catholic church. The reports made available Tuesday describe the fatal injuries of the brothers, Rex, 14, and Brody, 11, and their father. Grethel is a reporter for WUFT News who can be reached by calling 352-392-6397 or emailing news@wuft.org. Get the latest coverage of the 2023 Florida legislative session in Tallahassee from our coverage partners and WUSF. In court papers, Erick described himself as diagnosed with a major depressive disorder and severe anxiety.. Ron DeSantis signing the law once it passes the full Legislature, as is expected on Thursday. Paul Reinhart is on Facebook. Dixie County deputies were able to locate Reinhart's van at a residence in their county that was found to be on fire. 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. The reporter can be reached at thomasweber@ufl.edu, A group message had P.K. Reinhart is suspected of killing his two young sons and himself on May 4, 2021, in his family's burning vacation home near Suwannee. Support WUSF now by giving monthly, or make a one-time donation online. On Tuesday, May 4, the Heat family was shocked and devastated to learn of the tragic death of teammate, Rex Reinhart, A memorial fund for Rex and Brody Reinhart was set up by family and friends "tohonor the boys and support the causes they cared about most," according to the site for the fund. Tributes from the boys mother, coaches, neighbors, teammates and friends offered a glimpse into their personalities. Six former Florida Gators selected during NFL Draft, Photos: Skaters compete at 2023 Possum Creek Skate Jam, How Oak Hall Schools lacrosse team has become one of the regions best, Gainesville city commissioners seek clarity about Ironwood Golf Course finances, Florida LGBTQ+ lawmaker to GOP: Im literally trying to exist, Clinics Say Privacy Clause Protects Abortion Rights, Hurricane Preparedness Week begins in Florida, The Point, May 1, 2023: Lawmakers approve change to resign-to-run law. The company sells medical devices. It was Brody. He is serving a 40-year sentence in a Florida prison. Rex, 14, and Brody, 11, both had fatal gunshot wounds, according to autopsies. According to independent local news station WJXT, Alachua County Sheriff's Office deputies attempted to perform a wellness chec k on Paul Otto Reinhart, 46, and his sons Rex Reinhart, 14, and Brody Reinhart, 11, at around 6 a.m. Tuesday. My heart is broken, aches all the time, she wrote in a letter to the judge in August 2014. Those in the crowd showed their solidarity in their attire. In a statement on May 8, Minde Pierce Reinhart, the wife of Paul Reinhart, and her family thanked the community for its support and urged those dealing with depression or mental health issues to seek help. Above: A 2:38 excerpt of a nearly 12-minute 911 call on Tuesday, May 4, from Minde Reinhart, 42, of Gainesville who was reporting her estranged husband and sons missing after what she characterized as suspicious text messages and Facebook posts from him. 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. It was so emotional.. Its too late Father Texted Estranged Wife On Morning He Killed Sons, Himself, WUFT 89.1 / 90.1 Featured Thank you Gifts. Clemons said he supports Floridas public records law, sometimes known as the Sunshine Law, because it shines a light on government programs and activities. [Florida Channel screenshot taken by Fresh Take Florida], Defamation bill dead for this Florida legislative session, sponsor says, Florida bill protecting conscience allows doctors to deny treatment, Trump plans visit to Iowa on same day as DeSantis. Gainesville, FL 32611 (352) 392-5551 A service of the College of Journalism and Communications at the . In a related dispute over that change to the will, Minde Reinharts lawyers said in court records that based on Reinharts actions in the days before he died, Konrad Reinhart knew or should have known that her husband was plotting violence. Before Paul Reinhart allegedly killed his two sons, and then himself, on May 4, the unemployed medical device salesman sent his estranged wife Minde an ominous message, according to . Thomas is a reporter for WUFT News who can be reached by calling 352-392-6397 or emailing news@wuft.org. 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. On Tuesday, May 4, the Heat family was shocked and devastated to learn of the tragic death of teammate, Rex Reinhart, and his brother, Brody, the post states. Her husband wasnt answering, she said, and he had changed his computers password so she wasnt able to track his phone online. (Fresh Take Florida/Florida Channel). They permitted full payouts in the instance of suicide as long as Reinhart hadnt killed himself for at least two years after buying them. He named his brother, in place of his wife, the beneficiary of a retirement account worth more than $600,000. Deputies also learned that Paul Reinhart had a home in Dixie County. 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. His cause of death was listed as the gunshot wound. 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. The teams Twitter and Facebook pages on Wednesday afternoonposted a tribute to Rex. We owe it to them to keep our memories in us and play for them every time we take the field.. Its next major fundraiser is Sept. 23 at UFs football stadium. Minde OSullivans charity, which raised $82,222 last year, pays for baseball facility improvements and sponsors local teams to compete in national tournaments. Gainesville, FL . It gives me a purpose. The family still owns the waterfront home in Dixie County where the murders and fire occurred, according to property records. Minde O'Sullivan's estranged husband, Paul Otto Reinhart, 46, fatally shot the couple's sons in May 2021 at the family's waterfront vacation home in western Florida then set the house on fire. The thing that is so upsetting is that it was planned out weeks before, Minde OSullivan said in an interview. Paul Reinhart, 46, had disappeared into the night with the couples two young sons. Pillar, the deputy in Gainesville, urged his Dixie County counterpart to call him on his cell phone. She is comforted by her mother, Tammy Prince, and father, Mike Prince. Think about the psychological impact and the hurt it has not only for those young boys but for the surviving parents, the grandparents, the friends, the close-knit community its all out there and its out there forever, Clemons said. As part of their bitter family legal fights over the estate, Konrad Reinhart accused Minde OSullivan of a role in Paul Reinharts violence. I knew I wont have my own ever again, but I have hundreds of other children and Im going to continue to help.. This story was produced by Fresh Take Florida, a news service of the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications. That case in Alachua County Circuit Court is pending. She still attends high school games, she said, and stays in contact with her sons teammates. The fire caused about $100,000 in damage and was deliberately set, investigators said. If you havent already subscribed, please consider buying a print or digital subscription. The ban would cover accidents, such as car or boat crashes or cases when a child falls off an amusement park ride. The changes by Reinhart named his sons as primary beneficiaries and one of his brothers, Konrad Reinhart of Gainesville, a secondary beneficiary if the boys died. Copyright 2021 WCJB. He always answers the phone, and hes not, she said, her voice breaking. Support WUSF now by giving monthly, or make a one-time donation online. The charity honors her sons, who were avid baseball players, to support youth and school baseball teams. Early Tuesday morning deputies responded to a family member's request to check on a home in the 10000 block of SW 27th Avenue in Gainesville due to disturbing texts and social media posts by Paul Reinhart. 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. The policies were worth $2 million each and permitted full payouts even in a case of suicide. And as he got to know him, his character. He was still walking around with a smile on his face while he was planning all of this.. Minde OSullivan said the charity gives her a purpose, staying involved with youth baseball. Paul Reinhart, 46, of Gainesville, fatally shot the couple's young sons on May 4 before setting fire to the family's vacation home near Suwannee in western Florida and fatally shooting himself. 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. Rex was shot in the head and the back of his neck. I was unaware he bought one two weeks prior, she said in a recent interview. A family member phoned in the request after Paul posted a series of "cryptic" Facebook updates . That provision which was not in the version of the bill that failed last year was added last month by the House Judiciary Committee, saying it worried that release of recordings of killings may encourage others. Konrad Reinharts request listed himself, a sister and three brothers as beneficiaries before also including Minde Reinhart in the court papers. Nearly two years after both her sons were killed by her . But on the way out, Brody didnt shut the door. She said she still struggles to discuss her sons death. Paul had financed Ericks legal defense, a family member said. After family murders, suicide, Florida nears passage of bill to shield kids autopsy details, Behind the scenes of Floridas efforts to purge schools of books deemed improper, Hidden violence: Elder abuse was already hard to track then a pandemic made it more difficult, Hit snooze: Bills would delay middle, high school start times, Florida LGBTQ+ lawmaker to GOP: Im literally trying to exist, Clinics Say Privacy Clause Protects Abortion Rights, Six former Florida Gators selected during NFL Draft, Hurricane Preparedness Week begins in Florida, The Point, May 1, 2023: Lawmakers approve change to resign-to-run law. Reinhart is the younger brother of a convicted murderer who also tried to take his own life in a similarly violent household attack seven years ago. The family, which ran a lucrative medical device sales company, was prominent in the regions social and political circles. May 7, 2021 Fresh Take Florida, Law and public safety. Those in the crowd showed their solidarity in their attire. Erick Von Reinhart, 49, is in prison after pleading guilty to second-degree murder in a fatal stabbing in Pasco County. Update or Upgrade Your Sustaining Gift Today! Fresh Take Florida, a news service operated by the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications, considered the familys request at the highest levels of the college and decided to publish limited but relevant details from the new reports, which are government records available to anyone under state law. 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. . She found roughly 400 photographs from her wedding scattered through the house. But detectives later found two 9mm Glock pistols in the burned home in Suwannee. The case is still under investigation. She still attends high school games, she said, and stays in contact with her sons teammates. Company sues mom of slain Florida boys over husband's life insurance Reinhart Medical. Paul Reinhart Profiles | Facebook Reach out for it.". When the Senate voted, she broke into tears in the Capitol as her mother, Tammy Prince, put her arm around her to comfort her. Nearly two years after both her sons were killed by her estranged husband, a surviving mother is picking up the pieces of her life to move forward as untold storylines about the murders are just emerging. (Fresh Take Florida). Editors note: This story includes descriptions of graphic violence and suicide. A final report covering the criminal investigation by two sheriffs offices and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement in the case has been mysteriously delayed for months. I wake up every single morning and think, This is not real, this didnt happen, she said. The report also confirms that Paul did indeed commit suicide. On the right, Paul O. Reinhart, 46, of Gainesville, is seen in this selfie he posted to his Facebook account on Sept. 13, 2019. Sheriffs investigators also believed Paul Reinhart didnt have a gun, based on their review of recent firearms transactions. Alberto Luperon May 7th, 2021, 8:35 pm. The changes by Reinhart named his sons as primary beneficiaries and one of his brothers, Konrad Reinhart of Gainesville, a secondary beneficiary if the boys died. Speakers included UF baseball coach Kevin OSullivan and former UF football coach Will Muschamp. Details emerge in tragedy: Paul Reinhart texted 'You're going to live with this the rest of your life' to his wife. A surviving parent or spouse who was not involved in their childs death could review an autopsy report. Two Florida boys killed by their father in apparent murder-suicide, authorities say, Charitable fund created in memory of Reinhart boys believed killed by father, Paul Reinhart texted 'You're going to live with this the rest of your life' to his wife, Expert: Reinhart tragedy shows difficulty in identifying signs of suffering. He forced open the door and felt his way upstairs, where he searched one empty bedroom in vain before he found a pile of debris in front of a second bedroom door. But as is often the case with mental. And I've never chosen to give up., She added: "Staying involved in sports and baseball, which was their true passion, has helped a lot. 0:00. "You should have put your family first," Paul Otto Reinhart, 46, wrote her in a text reported by The Gainesville Sun. of minors who have been murdered, he told lawmakers on the judiciary committee last month. She married baseball coach Kevin OSullivan on Sept. 24. They had formally separated, and she was living nearby. Similar efforts failed in Tallahassee last year. Clemons said he looks forward to Gov. One bill passed the Senate 39-0 earlier this month, and the House is expected to vote Thursday on another, after it passed unanimously through three committee votes. After the audience swayed to Take Me Out to the Ballgame, seats emptied and the crowd dwindled. After the bodies were located, Alachua County sheriff's investigators were interviewing neighbors in a gated community where the Reinharts' $900,000 home was located. Minde O'Sullivan, 44, of Gainesville said her new marriage to the University of Florida baseball coach, Kevin OSullivan, and a non-profit foundation she created in honor of her boys, Rex Reinhart, 14, and Brody Reinhart, 11, have given her a new purpose in life. We felt her pain and wanted to support her, Brown said. At the time, the family was already fighting behind the scenes over the $4 million and related matters, but the life insurance dispute and size of the payout didnt become part of any public record until now. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Konrad Reinhart months ago threatened a reporter who called to ask about a related issue. Reinharts body was found collapsed nearby. The charity honors her sons, who were avid baseball players, to support youth and school baseball teams. Paul Reinhart case: Two Florida boys killed by their father in apparent murder-suicide, authorities say. Youre so selfish. You should have put your family first, he wrote. That sounds so much like Erick, Iliff said, her voice trembling. The boys autopsies, which were released publicly, revealed that their father had shot both sons before he shot himself and set the fire even though Minde OSullivan had initially assured a 911 dispatcher that her husband did not own any guns during the frantic hours when authorities were still searching for her missing family. 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. On Tuesday morning, Paul Reinhart killed his two young sons, then set his vacation home in Dixie County on fire and killed himself, according to reports from the Dixie County Sheriff's . We have a unit responding and should be making contact with your deputy shortly, the sheriffs office there said. Editors note: This story includes descriptions of suicide. Nearly two years after both her sons were killed by her estranged husband, a surviving mother is picking up the pieces of her life to move forward as untold storylines about the murders are just emerging. At 7:14 a.m., a neighbor called to report the waterfront home was burning. Minde OSullivan made clear to lawmakers she did not want to learn details of her sons tragic deaths in a case that generated public interest across Florida because it would be too upsetting. Dec 1998 - Present24 years 5 months. Bruins' record-breaking season ended by Florida in first round of NHL Most media coverage then focused on the disclosure that Reinhart had shot the boys, without graphic descriptions. Similar efforts failed in Tallahassee last year. The sides settled their probate fight in July, according to court records. 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. With the changes, Reinhart sought to designate his sons, Rex, 14, and Brody, 11, as primary beneficiaries. Brody walked in with no introduction, grabbed a bag of Cheetos from the top shelf, dropped a ton of chip bags in the process and walked out, only blurting out a goodbye. They found an unspecified accelerant, perhaps gasoline. Paul Reinhart - President - Reinhart Medical | LinkedIn Within minutes, deputies in Alachua County began searching for Reinhart and the boys, according to dispatch records obtained under Floridas public records law. He crawled over it. GAINESVILLE Nearly two years after both her sons were killed by her estranged husband, a surviving mother is picking up the pieces of her life to move forward as untold storylines about the murders are just emerging. Is you changed your life insurance policies so I dont get any f***ing money, according to the sheriffs office report. If you or someone you know is considering suicide, contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Meanwhile, she is trying to collect $10 million from her husbands estate. Autopsy report shows Rex and Brody Reinhart were shot by father That provision which was not in the version of the bill that failed last year was added last month by the House Judiciary Committee, saying it worried that release of recordings of killings may encourage others. To keep up with the latest local news subscribe to our TV20 newsletter HERE and receive news straight to your email every morning. 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. The Alachua County Sheriffs Office treated the report as third-hand information, spokesman Art Forgey said. I dont know.. The teary-eyed audience burst into laughter as Muschamp recounted a time 5-year-old Brody waddled into his home. I wake up every single morning and think, This is not real, this didnt happen,' she said. Paul Reinhart paid for Erick's legal defense costs after the arrest, Iliff's mother told Fresh Take Florida. 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. . 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.. She said she still struggles to discuss her sons death. The family had experienced violent tragedy already: Paul Reinhart is the younger brother of a convicted murderer who also tried to take his own life in a similarly violent household attack seven years ago. A surviving parent or spouse who was not involved in their childs death could review an autopsy report. 'It's too late' - Father Texted Estranged Wife On Morning He Killed People named Paul Reinhart. Meanwhile, her sons legacy may be legislation The Rex and Brody Act that is so far sailing through the state Legislature. Under the bill, a judge who finds good cause could disclose autopsy reports in certain cases. 49, as seen in this undated prison photograph from the Florida Department of . Please come home. He didn't respond. New details of the horrific crime and the minute-by-minute race to try to find and save the boys are emerging in official reports from four law enforcement and fire rescue agencies across two Florida counties. 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. On May 4, Alachua County Sheriffs deputies began searching for Paul Reinhart and Dixie County Sheriffs deputies later found him and his two sons dead in the house. 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. The ban would cover accidents, such as car or boat crashes or cases when a child falls off an amusement park ride. He named his brother, in place of his wife, the beneficiary of a retirement account worth more than $600,000. When you are not thinking clearly, you make decisions that are not always positive. Eerie Parallels: Man Suspected Of Killing Young Sons And Himself His loss has turned my life upside down, and the world as I knew it will never be the same., In prison, Erick did not immediately respond to a reporters message asking him to discuss his brother. After family murders, suicide, Florida nears passage of bill to shield This was just the biggest birthday gift that I could ever imagine, Minde OSullivan said. 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. 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. Meanwhile, her sons legacy may be legislation The Rex and Brody Act that is so far sailing through the state Legislature. Founder and coach Stephen Barton said Brodys energy and drive on the field was unparalleled, and he never backed down from any challenge. It also brought attention to the need to look out for the mental health of friends and family. Rex made an immediate impact on the team and in the lives of his teammates, both on and off the field. 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. They were separated at the time and heading toward divorce. This extremely difficult and emotional event at the outset of Mothers Day weekend understandably requires time to pray, reflect, and absorb this terrible outcome., Minde Reinhart statement: Reinhart family thanks community, urges those suffering to seek help. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. Upon extinguishing the fire, Dixie County deputies discovered three deceased individuals in the residence. 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. Hard-to-see signals: Expert: Reinhart tragedy shows difficulty in identifying signs of suffering. Brody was a fifth-grader at Lawton Chiles Elementary School and played baseball for Gatorball Academy. She has continued to honor the memory of her sons on social media, posting pictures of a new bench in Suwannee earlier this month dedicated to Rex and Brody and placed near a bridge where they swam. Florida Senate passes controversial elections changes, Get Capitol Buzz, a special bonus edition of The Buzz with Emily L. Mahoney, each Saturday while the Legislature is meeting. It was so emotional.. The families involved in this horrific tragedy are deeply grieving and ask everyone public and press to please respect and acknowledge the appropriate time and distance they need to process this unfathomable reality, the statement reads. Watch the Florida Legislature live: The Florida Channel, a public affairs programming service funded by the Legislature, livestreams coverage at thefloridachannel.org. When firefighters arrived 19 minutes later, the local deputy was already on the scene and said the fire was too intense to go inside. 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. He said he would have agreed to a 25-year prison sentence.

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