Im going to have a deputy come out and make contact with you, okay.. Meanwhile, she is trying to collect $10 million from her husbands estate. The Pasco County sheriff, Chris Nocco, said Erick pleaded with deputies, 'Kill me, kill me,' but he was hospitalized and pleaded guilty in November 2018. Below: Click through a timeline of the events of that morning. WUSF Public Media - WUSF 89.7 | Deputies started their search in Alachua County on Tuesday morning, before the three bodies were discovered in the familys vacation home in Dixie County. Her voice trailed off, as though she was imagining the awful possibilities that morning. According to independent local news station WJXT, Alachua County Sheriff's Office deputies attempted to perform a wellness chec k on Paul Otto Reinhart . by their father, 46-year-old Paul Reinhart, on May 4 before he set fire to their Dixie County home and killed himself. Thepolicieswere worth $2 million each and purchased in 2005 and 2015. Dixie County Sheriffs Office spokesperson Shannon Valentine later confirmed the deaths. The boys teammates huddled on the field and took their last photo with their friends jerseys now neatly laid out in a glass case to be memorialized. The medical examiners office disclosed the correspondence Thursday in response to a public records request. Reinhart has no desire to see the autopsy reports, Downs wrote. 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. (Grethel Aguila/WUFT News), Florida baseball coach Kevin OSullivan shares stories of the boys attending home games. Muschamp confronted him about the open door, and he simply responded: Can you move the Cheetos down a little bit?. The family still owns the waterfront home in Dixie County where the murders and fire occurred, according to property records. All rights reserved. Rex and Brody didnt know they were playing their last game. Iliff said she had heard news reports this week about the father suspected of killing his children and himself but did not know until a reporter told her that the suspected killer was Paul, the younger brother of the man sentenced to 40 years in prison for killing her own son. She found roughly 400 photographs from her wedding scattered through the house. 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. Erick Reinhart is serving a 40-year murder sentence in a Florida prison and could be released as early as July 2053. Konrad Reinharts request listed himself, a sister and three brothers as beneficiaries before also including Minde Reinhart in the court papers. Near and far, these boys were immensely loved across organizations, a Facebook post from the boys baseball program said in memoriam. Minde Reinhart, mother of murdered boys, sued over $4 million insurance payout Anna Wilder and Elisabell Velazquez Fresh Take Florida 0:00 0:39 GAINESVILLE An insurance company is suing. Rex and Brody were keen baseball players. His loss is profound and we are reeling.'. Erick is expected to be released from prison in September 2053. It is the story of irrational vengeance, two young boys who will never grow old, and a mothers worst nightmare. 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. Minde Reinhart, 42, of Gainesville, signaled in a newly disclosed letter from her law firm to the coroners office that she expected a legal battle one that is still unfolding over what was left of the estate of her dead husband, Paul Reinhart, 46. Minde Reinhart, 42, of Gainesville told lawmakers in Tallahassee she never wanted to learn details about the deaths of her sons, Rex, 14, and Brody, 11. Her estranged husband, Paul. The dispatcher continued to ask questions to find out more about the situation, does he take any mental health medication?. 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. Minde Reinhart, 42, of Gainesville, signaled in a newly disclosed letter from her law firm to the coroner's office that she expected a legal battle - one that is still unfolding - over what. 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. According to independent local news station WJXT, Alachua County Sheriffs Office deputies attempted to perform a wellness check on Paul Otto Reinhart, 46, and his sons Rex Reinhart, 14, and Brody Reinhart, 11, at around 6 a.m. Tuesday. His brother Paul financed Ericks legal defense, said Regine Iliff, Alex's mother. Youre going to live with this the rest of your life.. All rights reserved. At 7:14 a.m., a neighbor called to report the waterfront home was burning. He is serving a 40-year sentence in a Florida prison. They said they expected multiple claims will be brought and litigated in the case, indicating a lengthy courtroom dispute. GAINESVILLE 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. If you call this number again it's going to be a big problem, he said in early September. The security system had been disabled, so there was no video of anyone arriving or leaving. Minde Reinhart said in the past hed described having awful and inappropriate thoughts. Paul Reinhart wasnt responding to texts or calls. OK, just try not to think the worst, said an Alachua County Sheriffs Office Dispatcher on the other side of the call. He never had said he's going to kill himself or .Oh, my God. The property deed and a $900,000 30-year mortgage borrowed in 2008 previously listed both Paul and Minde Reinhart's names, but Reinhart's name was removed as owner after his death, according to county records. Her lawyers asked the judge to move the case to probate and appoint an independent person to oversee handing out Reinhart's assets. Minde Reinhart, 42, of Gainesville told lawmakers in Tallahassee she never wanted to learn details about the deaths of her sons, Rex, 14, and Brody, 11. Inside the room, he worked his hands around a bunk bed. By then, Minde had been on the phone with a 911 dispatcher. He knew or should have known of the decedents state of mind, including that the decedent might hurt himself or others, which is exactly what happened, her lawyers wrote. Its too late Father Texted Estranged Wife On Morning He Killed Sons, Himself, WUFT 89.1 / 90.1 Featured Thank you Gifts. We know that Minde's political affiliation is currently a registered . 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 . 'He has, before this happened, said he had awful, inappropriate thoughts in his brain,' she said. In that case, Konrad Reinhart was fighting efforts by Mrs. Reinhart to obtain confidential files from Withers Harvey, the Gainesville law firm that handled the updated will that excluded her. The teary-eyed audience burst into laughter as Muschamp recounted a time 5-year-old Brody waddled into his home. No answer. 2023 www.gainesville.com. By submitting your email to receive this newsletter, you agree to our. 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. After receiving the text, Minde replied: 'Please don't hurt yourself or the boys. The community is tight-knit because families bounce from city to city to watch their sons play baseball. Founder and coach Stephen Barton said Brodys energy and drive on the field was unparalleled, and he never backed down from any challenge. This story was produced by Fresh Take Florida, a news service of the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications. She used the proceeds to pay off a $900,000 mortgage on the home Oct. 15, records showed. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Rex and Brody Foundation by visiting Rex and Brody Foundation. Please verify address for mailing or other purposes. Please come home.. 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. In court papers last week, Konrad Reinhart's lawyers said those files were protected by attorney-client privilege. Mrs. Reinhart declined to talk about the case. Facebook. He did not list any bank accounts, investments or other assets. Snejana Farberov He had stopped texting, she told a 911 dispatcher. The reporters can be reached atawilder@freshtakeflorida.comandevelazquez@freshtakeflorida.com, What we know (and don't know) about apparent murder-suicide of two Florida boys and their dad, autopsy reports for Reinhart and his sons, Erick Reinhart is serving a 40-year murder sentence, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. 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. She replied by text: Please dont hurt yourself or the boys. 'Our boys Brody and Rex were tragically taken from us much too soon. Reinhart generally awarded his wealth to my descendents who survive me and otherwise to my brothers and sisters. In the will, he identified Rex, 14, and Brody, 11, as his children. In the probate case, Minde Reinhart filed a claim in September for $10 million against her husbands estate, citing the wrongful death by murder of her sons. RELATED STORY: Reinhart family releases first public statement. 'That sounds so much like Erick,' Iliff said, her voice trembling. Have a tip or story idea? We owe it to them to keep our memories in us and play for them every time we take the field.. Landlines . Holden Walter-warner For Dailymail.com That morning, sheriffs deputies scoured the region for the man and his boys. Have a tip we should know? I dont know, I dont know, I dont know. The reporters can be reached atawilder@freshtakeflorida.comandevelazquez@freshtakeflorida.com. He and his lawyers did not respond to phone messages this week. 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. More:What we know (and don't know) about apparent murder-suicide of two Florida boys and their dad. 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. Then, at 6:23 a.m., deputy Steven Pillar heard that Paul Reinharts van was at the vacation house in Dixie County, a sprawling waterfront home with a jet ski dock out back. Various reports have noted that the elder Reinhart was posting pictures of his wedding and family as late as 5 a.m. on Tuesday. They permitted full payouts in the instance of suicide as long as Reinhart hadnt killed himself for at least two years after buying them. More: What we know (and don't know) about apparent murder-suicide of two Florida boys and their dad. If they had died, Reinhart identified one of his brothers, Konrad Reinhart, 45, of Gainesville, as a secondary beneficiary. Tributes from the boys mother, coaches, neighbors, teammates and friends offered a glimpse into their personalities. Snejana Farberov 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 is just really weird,' Minde told the 911 operator, as the Sun reported. 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. His home had an open backdoor policy, and they were welcome whenever they wanted. 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. Paul O. Reinhart, 46, of Gainesville, is seen in this selfie he posted to his Facebook account on Sept. 13, 2019. . . Konrad Reinharts lawyer, Richard Withers, declined to discuss the case. In its lawsuit filed earlier this month, Fidelity said Mrs. Reinhart requested the $4 million payout through her attorney on May 14. Click here to subscribe to our newsletter. Meanwhile, she is trying to collect $10 million from her husbands estate. Mrs. Reinhart was in the process of selling the home in Gainesville where her estranged husband had been living with his sons at the time of their deaths, according to real estate records. 'Near and far, these boys were immensely loved across organizations. At 7:03 a.m., that deputy told Pillar he was 20 minutes out. Orlando, FL (1) People Search; Reinhart; Minde Reinhart; Minde Reinhart 1 person named Minde Reinhart found in Gainesville, FL and Orlando, FL. She is a white, non hispanic female registered to vote in Alachua County, Florida. They were separated at the time and heading toward divorce. Brody had the heart of a lion, and Rexs determination to be the best on the field was unrivaled. Minde Prince Reinhart (age 43) is listed at 10808 Sw 27th Ave Gainesville, Fl 32608 and is affiliated with the Republican Party. Emailus. Update or Upgrade Your Sustaining Gift Today! You're so selfish. 'He was kind, generous, funny, talented, and a bit of a fashion icon with his flow and sunglasses. Dixie County Sheriff's deputies received a message about the van 16 minutes later, at 6.39am. 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. When firefighters arrived 19 minutes later, the local deputy was already on the scene and said the fire was too intense to go inside. Her estranged husband, Paul Reinhart, fatally shot them in May at the family's vacation home in Dixie County before setting fire to the home and killing himself. Teammates, opponents and baseball enthusiasts dressed in team shirts and hats. 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. If youre interested in contributing to the charitable fund set up in their names, click here. The family was friends with. Records in a related probate court case showed that Reinhart had updated his will on April 19, just 15 days before he killed his sons and himself, to prevent his wife from receiving any of his assets after 19 years of marriage. 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