From OJ Simpson to Marilyn Monroe! 7 horrifying celebrity tragedies that happened in Rob Reiner's neighbourhood before his murder

The recent double homicide of director Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele, has shaken the South Chadbourne Avenue community. Their bodies were discovered at their home on Sunday. This crime is the most prominent incident in the area since the O.J. Simpson case in 1994, leading some media outlets to revive the narrative of a "Brentwood Curse" as the investigation focuses on their son, Nick Reiner.

Before the Reiner tragedy, other notable events marked the neighborhood. Here are some of the most unsettling:

• Marilyn Monroe (1962):** On August 4, 1962, Marilyn Monroe was found dead at her home on Fifth Helena Drive. Her death was officially ruled a probable suicide due to a barbiturate overdose, but it continues to fuel conspiracy theories. Her former Spanish Colonial house remains a popular, if morbid, tourist destination, symbolizing the hidden struggles behind Brentwood's affluent facade.
• Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman (1994):** The address 875 South Bundy Drive became infamous after the brutal murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman on June 12, 1994. The gruesome crime and the ensuing O.J. Simpson trial forever altered Brentwood's image, transforming it into a focal point of national media attention.
• O.J. Simpson's Estate:** While the murders occurred on Bundy Drive, the O.J. Simpson saga culminated at his estate on North Rockingham Avenue. It was there that the infamous Bronco chase ended, and police discovered the "bloody glove." Though the house was later torn down, the location remains a symbol of celebrity downfall, marking the transition of a celebrated athlete into a notorious figure.
• Tiger Woods (2021):** Though the car crash itself occurred in nearby Rolling Hills, the accident is closely tied to the winding canyon roads of the Westside. Woods was in the area for the Genesis Invitational at the Riviera Country Club, which borders Brentwood, when the accident happened. The incident, which nearly cost him his leg, highlighted the perils of navigating the secluded roads frequented by celebrities.
• Harrison Ford (2015):** In 2015, Harrison Ford survived a near-fatal plane crash when his vintage aircraft experienced engine failure shortly after taking off from Santa Monica Airport, which is adjacent to Brentwood. Ford crash-landed on the Penmar Golf Course, close to residential properties, highlighting the risks faced by Brentwood residents living near flight paths.
• Dr. Dre (2021):** In 2021, Dr. Dre suffered a brain aneurysm at his Brentwood mansion. The health scare occurred during a turbulent period that included a contentious divorce and a burglary attempt while he was hospitalized. The incident served as a stark reminder that even within the most secure homes in Brentwood, safety and well-being are not always guaranteed.