Reached at home by phone, Konrad Reinhart declined to discuss the matter and twice hung up on a reporter. 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. His loss is profound and we are reeling.'. WUFT 89.1 / 90.1 Featured Thank you Gifts. Paul had also recently lost his job as president at Reinhart Medical LLC, a medical device company where Mindee served as vice president, according to corporate filings. Paul Reinhart submitted a signed, notarized document with the requested changes to Fidelity Investments Life Insurance Co. Reinharts actions add to evidence suggesting he plotted the deadly violence days in advance. (Grethel Aguila/WUFT News). After receiving the text, Minde replied: 'Please don't hurt yourself or the boys. Paul Reinharts final text to his wife came at 5:39 a.m. It sheds new light on the fathers actions days before the killings and hints at the vast amounts of money at stake for surviving family members. We have a unit responding and should be making contact with your deputy shortly, the sheriffs office there said. Last Tuesday, the boys mother, Minde Reinhart, called 911 early in the morning, concerned about her sons. A judge denied his latest appeal in his criminal case less than two weeks ago. Minde Prince Reinhart woke up at 6:30 a.m., cooked breakfast and watched SportsCenter with her sons every day. (Grethel Aguila/WUFT News), Florida Heat coach and former MLB player Gary Sheffield talks about Rex and Brody. . 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. Dixie County Sheriffs Office spokesperson Shannon Valentine later confirmed the deaths. In its lawsuit filed earlier this month, Fidelity said Minde Reinhart requested the $4 million payout through her attorney on May 14. The Florida Ballpark will host a celebration of life ceremony for Rex and Brody Reinhart on Monday, May 17, 2021. 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. Muschamp confronted him about the open door, and he simply responded: Can you move the Cheetos down a little bit?. You should have put your family first, he wrote. There, he later reported feeling something 'abnormal' on the bottom bunk bed, which turned out to be Brody Reinhart's dead body. Please come home.' They arrived to find the second Reinhart home in flames. Brody was a fifth-grader at Lawton Chiles Elementary School and played baseball for Gatorball Academy. Highlight reels showed them playing baseball, working out and acting mischievously dancing around in the living room, jumping into lakes and boxing outdoors. One day after the letter from Downs, Mrs. Reinharts lawyers filed aformal objectionin Alachua County Circuit Court to a pending request by one of Reinharts brothers, Konrad Reinhart, that the estate be divided among Reinharts five siblings and Mrs. Reinhart. Tributes from the boys mother, coaches, neighbors, teammates and friends offered a glimpse into their personalities. Court records revealed that Paul Reinhart attempted to change two, term-life insurance policies to prevent his wife, Minde Reinhart, 42, . 911 call sheds light on Minde Reinhart's plea for help to find . Meanwhile, she is trying to collect $10 million from her husbands estate. Snejana Farberov
Meanwhile you can send your letters to 10808 SW 27TH AVE, GAINESVILLE, FL, 32608. It is the story of irrational vengeance, two young boys who will never grow old, and a mothers worst nightmare. GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Were getting a clearer picture of how the tragedy unfolded that ended with a double murder-suicide that took the life of two young boys. 'His loss has turned my life upside down, and the world as I knew it will never be the same. RELATED STORY: Charitable fund set up in honor of Reinhart brothers. The fund's descriptions says: 'The Rex and Brody Reinhart Memorial Fund was established by friends and family to honor the boys and support the causes they cared about most.'. Youre going to live with this the rest of your life.. Supporters and mourners donned navy blue shirts branded with . Mrs. Reinhart declined to talk about the case. PaulReinhart, 46, a once-successful executive, is suspected of killing his children, Brody, 11, and Rex, 14, last Tuesday at the familys waterfront home near Suwannee on Floridas west coast. Minde Prince Reinhart (age 43) is listed at 10808 Sw 27th Ave Gainesville, Fl 32608 and is affiliated with the Republican Party. The fathers empty van was ominously outside the burning home. Reinhart has no desire to see the autopsy reports, Downs wrote. Orlando, FL (1) People Search; Reinhart; Minde Reinhart; Minde Reinhart 1 person named Minde Reinhart found in Gainesville, FL and Orlando, FL. Youre so selfish. He and his lawyers did not respond to phone messages this week. Grethel is a reporter for WUFT News who can be reached by calling 352-392-6397 or emailing news@wuft.org. At this time we ask that you pray for Rexs and Brodys mother, Minde, and the many players that loved and played alongside them.. 911 call sheds light on Minde Reinharts plea for help to find her sons, North Central Florida Treasures: Antique Erie Fluter, Bradford County crash kills one person, sends another to hospital, Cone Park Resource Center holds clothing closet event, Charitable fund set up in honor of Reinhart brothers, Reinhart family releases first public statement, Memorial painted on 34th Street wall for brothers killed in suspected murder-suicide, Developing: Gainesville father and sons presumed dead in suspected murder/suicide in Dixie County. Konrad Reinharts lawyer, Richard Withers, declined to discuss the case. Mrs. Reinharts law firm wrote in aletterAug. 3 that it anticipated litigation against Reinharts estate. Brody had the heart of a lion, and Rexs determination to be the best on the field was unrivaled. Those in the crowd showed their solidarity in their attire. What we know (and don't know) about apparent murder-suicide of two Florida boys and their dad, earlier objected to a request by Konrad Reinhart that the estate be divided among Reinharts five siblings, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy.
The companys term beneficiary change form did not specify on the document that information was required. He did not own a gun, she said, and sheriffs records added: Could not locate any recent firearm transactions.. Court records in the new lawsuit revealed that Reinhart a former medical device sales executive attempted to change two, term-life insurance policies on April 26 to prevent his wife, Minde Reinhart, 42, from collecting any of the money upon his death. She used the proceeds to pay off a $900,000 mortgage on the home Oct. 15, records showed. Her lawyers asked the judge to move the case to probate and appoint an independent person to oversee handing out Reinharts assets. Gainesville High School hires Ian Scott as head football coach, Hawthorne student-athletes and coaches reflect on the mental health conversation, Head Ball Coach celebrates the unveiling of Steve Spurrier Way in Celebration Pointe, Gainesvilles reaction to LeBron: Bigger than the number, Alachua County Commission unknowingly appoints man charged with attempted murder to historical board, The Point, March 1, 2023: East Gainesville residents discuss new urgent care center, Through fires and a pandemic, Satchels Pizza approaches 20 years of serving up slices, Critter Creek Farm Sanctuary welcomes baby animals, East Gainesville residents clarify their needs for new urgent care center. Brody went to school at Chiles Elementary, while Rex was a student at Kanapaha Middle School. Konrad Reinhart months ago threatened a reporter who called to ask about a related issue. An invite to the event has been posted to Facebook https://fb.me/e/xtXHvYrV. Rex, the boys older brother, was on the top bunks mattress. Now its too late. 2023 www.gainesville.com. Dixie County Sheriff's deputies received a message about the van 16 minutes later, at 6.39am. Celebration of life to honor Reinhart brothers set for Florida Ballpark, North Central Florida Treasures: Antique Erie Fluter, Bradford County crash kills one person, sends another to hospital, Cone Park Resource Center holds clothing closet event, 911 call sheds light on Minde Reinharts plea for help to find her sons. She vividly remembers boys love for the game. But by the time they got there, Reinhart, 46, and the boys, ages 11 and 14, were already dead. Teammates, opponents and baseball enthusiasts dressed in team shirts and hats. Im going to cherish these moments for the rest of my life, Sheffield said. Paulwas a successful executive of a medical device sales firm and living in a $900,000 home in Gainesville until his world began unraveling: He lost his job as president of his namesake company, Reinhart Medical LLC, and he was recently separated from his wife. RELATED STORY: Charitable fund set up in honor of Reinhart brothers Konrad Reinharts lawyer estimated the estates value at $75,000 in personal property. Erick Reinhart is serving a 40-year murder sentence in a Florida prison and could be released as early as July 2053. The mother of two boys killed by her estranged husband is asking a Florida judge to block handing over $75,000 of his wealth to his sister and brothers including one who is serving a 40-year prison sentence for an unrelated murder. Editors note: This story includes descriptions of suicide. Elite Baseball posted about their deaths on Facebook on May 4, claiming the organization was 'heartbroken.'. Previously city included Orlando FL. Hundreds Gather At Florida Ballpark To Honor Lives Of Boys Killed By Father.
We are no longer accepting comments on this article. Its new lawsuit named both Mrs. Reinhart and Konrad Reinhart as defendants. 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. It was not clear whether any profits from that sale will be disputed in the court fight with Reinharts siblings. (Grethel Aguila/WUFT News), Former Florida football head coach Will Muschamp reflects on Rex and Brodys personalities during his three years as their neighbor. But the sense of community overwhelmed the ballpark. Hundreds of residents, families and baseball players flocked to Florida Ballpark Monday evening to celebrate the lives of Rex Joseph Reinhart, 14, and Brody Michael Reinhart, 11. Snejana Farberov
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He is serving a 40-year sentence in a Florida prison. 22:30 GMT 10 May 2021. WHEN: Monday, May 17, 2021 Gates Open: 5:00 PM Program: 6:00 PM 8:00 PM, WHERE: Florida Ballpark at McKethan Field 2800 Citrus Road, Gainesville, FL 32611 GATE 2, Adjacent to Dizney Stadium and Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium on the southwest part of the University of Florida campus. 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. 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. Her husband wasnt answering, she said, and he had changed his computers password so she wasnt able to track his phone online. Shortly before the tragedy, Paul is said to have texted Minde saying: 'You should have put your family first. Phone Numbers. This is part of the initial call Minde Reinhart made to dispatchers at around 5:30 in the morning. Check location, voter profile, neighbors and more. Thepolicieswere worth $2 million each and purchased in 2005 and 2015. The residential address for Minde is 10808 Southwest 27 Avn, Gainesville, FL 32608-8935. 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 reporter can be reached at thomasweber@ufl.edu, TAMPA, Fla. Who was pretending to be Kelvin Johnson, for more than three decades? The event is open to the public, and will feature guest speakers who knew the boys, including Florida baseball coach, Kevin OSullivan, former Gator football coach Will Muschamp, MLB great Gary Sheffield, and Gatorballs Stephen Barton. The dispatcher continued to ask questions to find out more about the situation, does he take any mental health medication?. Now it's too late. I dont know, I dont know, I dont know. You're going to live with this the rest of your life,' reported The Gainesville Sun. The 14-year-old sported the #9 on the field. All rights reserved. Additional program information to follow. Your kids? Erick's estranged wife, Amy Reinhart, hid inside her familys home during the attack and called 911. Alachua County Commission unknowingly appoints man charged with attempted murder to historical board, Gainesville community comes together to form a Chain of Peace, Retired cop never forgot unsolved case, helped convict rapist decades later, Mystery solved? In court papers, the insurance company described itself as merely a disinterested stakeholder and said it was in danger of being exposed to multiple liability unless a judge rules in the case. They were separated at the time and heading toward divorce. One of her lawyers, Jeff Aaron, also declined to discuss the matter. The tragedy comes 29 months after Paul's older brother, Erick Von Reinhart, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder after stabbing his ex-wife's boyfriend, Alex Illiff, 33, in Pasco County in 2014. A cigarette lighter was the source of the blaze, the report said. His brother, Rex, and the boys' father were found dead on the top bunk. If you or someone you know is considering suicide, contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. More: What we know (and don't know) about apparent murder-suicide of two Florida boys and their dad. Rex and Brody Reinhartwere both youth baseball players in the Gainesville area prior to their tragic deaths, with Rex playing as both a pitcher and hitter for the Florida Heat. Rex and Brody didnt know they were playing their last game. Pillar, the deputy in Gainesville, urged his Dixie County counterpart to call him on his cell phone. She remains in touch with Ericks ex-wife. 'My heart is broken, aches all the time,' she wrote in a letter to the judge in August 2014. The. Stop calling me." All thats going to be there. She had became alarmed when at 5am on May 5, she learned that her husband had published on his Facebook account 64 of their old wedding photos from their big day in 2001. There was no one to save, the firefighter wrote. Last month, Minde Reinhart finalized the sale to a chemical industry executive of the $1.65 million home in Gainesville she had shared with her husband before they separated. He did not list any bank accounts, investments or other assets. She used the proceeds to pay off a $900,000 mortgage on the home Oct. 15, records showed. Reinhart was a former medical device sales executive who investigators said was so upset over the loss of his job and pending divorce that he fatally shot the couples sons on May 4 before setting fire to the familys vacation home near Suwannee in western Florida and fatally shooting himself. 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