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. Paul Reinharts final text to his wife came at 5:39 a.m. Such photographs were apparently a sore and painful reminder of what would have been his upcoming 20th anniversary with his wife, Minde Prince Reinhart, 42, who lives in Gainesville. A sale on the $1.8 million home, where property records cite her as the sole legal owner, was listed as pending. This story was produced by Fresh Take Florida, a news service of the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications. TheRex and Brody Reinhart Memorial Fund has been administered by the Community Foundation of North Central Florida. Paul's final text to Minde came in at 5.39am. Additional program information to follow. 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. If you call this number again its going to be a big problem, he said. 'His loss has turned my life upside down, and the world as I knew it will never be the same. 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. With the changes, Reinhart sought to designate his sons, Rex, 14, and Brody, 11, as primary beneficiaries. Gainesville, FL (1) Orlando, FL (1) Refine Your Search . Paul Reinhart, 46, is accused of killing his sons on May 4 before setting fire to the familys vacation home near Suwannee in western Florida and fatally shooting himself. We need to figure out how to pitch like Rex and play like Brody forever, Barton said. Youre so selfish. Mrs. Reinhart declined to talk about the case. 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. Reactions from the Gainesville recreational basketball community were caught at the local courts following LeBron James' breaking the NBA's all-time scoring record. The probate case was reassigned last week to Circuit JudgeGloria R. Walker. 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. A neighbor in Suwannee found Minde Reinharts dog, the lone survivor. (Grethel Aguila/WUFT News), Former Florida football head coach Will Muschamp reflects on Rex and Brodys personalities during his three years as their neighbor. According toThe Gainesville Sun, the exact cause of death is for now unknown, and the medical examiner is currently working with the involved sheriffs offices and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement the latter of which has taken over the cases forensics in order to ascertain the details surrounding the apparent murder-suicide. 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. She found her sons cell phones in the home, so she knew she had no way of contacting them directly or tracking their location. And in a new charge, Mrs. Reinharts lawyers said in court records that based on Reinharts actions in the days before he died, one of her brothers-in-law knew or should have known that her husband was plotting violence. The legal battle, just underway in federal court, is the latest twist in the crime earlier this year. Their beds appeared slept in, candy by their bedsides. What we know (and don't know) about the murder-suicide of two Florida boys and their dad, Eerie parallels: Man suspected of killing young sons, himself mirrors case of brother who killed ex-wife's boyfriend then attempted suicide, Memorial painted on 34th Street wall for brothers killed in suspected murder-suicide, Father and 2 young sons dead in apparent murder-suicide in Florida, Developing: Gainesville father and sons presumed dead in suspected murder/suicide in Dixie County. The community is tight-knit because families bounce from city to city to watch their sons play baseball. (Grethel Aguila/WUFT News), Gatorball team members showed up on Monday night to support the Reinhart family. He and his lawyers did not respond to phone messages this week. No answer. 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. 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. In court papers, Erick described himself as diagnosed with a major depressive disorder and severe anxiety.. He then set the house on fire and killed himself, investigators believe. 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. ', In court papers, Erick described himself as diagnosed with a 'major depressive disorder and severe anxiety.'. He and his lawyers did not respond to phone messages this week. He did not list any bank accounts, investments or other assets. 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. She never received an answer. 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. His lawyer included on the listErick Von Reinhart, 50, whopleaded guiltyin an unrelated crime to fatally stabbing his own ex-wifes new boyfriend just one week after their divorce then trying to take his own life with a large kitchen knife. The doors and windows were too hot to use to enter, he said. He did not own a gun, she said, and sheriffs records added: Could not locate any recent firearm transactions.. Ms. His brother, Rex, and the boys' father were found dead on the top bunk. He had stopped texting, she told a 911 dispatcher. The reporter can be reached at thomasweber@ufl.edu, TAMPA, Fla. Who was pretending to be Kelvin Johnson, for more than three decades? Within minutes, deputies in Alachua County began searching for Reinhart and the boys, according to dispatch records obtained under Floridas public records law. 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. 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. Theyre planning a memorial to honor Rex and Brody Reinhart at Florida Ballpark next week. They permitted full payouts in the instance of suicide as long as Reinhart hadnt killed himself for at least two years after buying them. 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. The family still owns the waterfront home in Dixie County where the murders and fire occurred, according to property records. It was not clear whether any profits from that sale will be disputed in the court fight with Reinharts siblings. Fidelity said it stopped payment on the $4 million in checks it had sent to Mrs. Reinhart. Court records show Reinhart updated his will to remove Mrs. Reinhart from receiving any of his assets after 19 years of marriage: I have intentionally made no provision in this will for my wife, he wrote. Rex and Brody were keen baseball players. After he was sentenced, Erick complained to the judge that his defense lawyer had been ineffective, saying his brother had uncovered important information she had missed during the discovery phase of the court case. Erick Reinhart is serving a 40-year murder sentence in a Florida prison and could be released as early as July 2053. 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. All rights reserved. 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. Records in a related probate court case showed that Reinhart hadupdated his willon 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. Konrad Reinhartsrequestlisted himself, a sister and three brothers as beneficiaries before also including Mrs. Reinhart in the court papers. Put your phones down. The company`s registered agent is REINHART PAUL O 10808 SW 27TH AVE, GAINESVILLE, FL, 32608. Before that tragic discovery was made, Mindes call to 911 ended. (Grethel Aguila/WUFT News), An attendee wipes away tears while watching Mindes video. Orlando, FL (1) People Search; Reinhart; Minde Reinhart; Minde Reinhart 1 person named Minde Reinhart found in Gainesville, FL and Orlando, FL. 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.'. 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. GAINESVILLE An insurance company is suing the mother of two boys killed by her estranged husband over a $4 million life insurance payout,claimingshe may not have been legally entitled to receive it. 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. Holden Walter-warner For Dailymail.com 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. Get Notified when Minde Reinhart's info changes. Please verify address for mailing or other purposes. 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. Founder and coach Stephen Barton said Brodys energy and drive on the field was unparalleled, and he never backed down from any challenge. The security system had been disabled, so there was no video of anyone arriving or leaving. Snejana Farberov 'He was kind, generous, funny, talented, and a bit of a fashion icon with his flow and sunglasses. The house was on fire when authorities arrived; it is not clear exactly when, or how, the deaths occurred. His home had an open backdoor policy, and they were welcome whenever they wanted. RELATED STORY: Reinhart family releases first public statement. 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. Landlines . His lawyer included on the listErick Von Reinhart, 50, whopleaded guiltyin an unrelated crime to fatally stabbing his own ex-wifes new boyfriend just one week after their divorce then trying to take his own life with a large kitchen knife. But knowing they loved every second of life and baseball will keep their memories alive.. by their father, 46-year-old Paul Reinhart, on May 4 before he set fire to their Dixie County home and killed himself. Konrad Reinhartsrequestlisted himself, a sister and three brothers as beneficiaries before also including Mrs. Reinhart in the court papers. Reached at home by phone, Konrad Reinhart declined to discuss the matter and twice hung up on a reporter. The fire caused about $100,000 in damage and was deliberately set, investigators said. Its new lawsuit named both Mrs. Reinhart and Konrad Reinhart as defendants. 1522 SW 112 St, Gainesville, FL 32607, USA is her old address. Dixie County Sheriffs Office spokesperson Shannon Valentine later confirmed the deaths. 'My heart is broken, aches all the time,' she wrote in a letter to the judge in August 2014. Because this is why I coach. Her estranged husband, Paul. Stop calling me." It is the story of irrational vengeance, two young boys who will never grow old, and a mothers worst nightmare. In 2018, Erick admitted to fatally stabbing his ex-wifes new boyfriend just one week after their divorce then trying to take his own life with a kitchen knife. And as he got to know him, his character. The family was friends with Florida Coach Kevin "Sully" O'Sullivan, and Brody was regularly the batboy at Florida home games, friends said. Mrs. Reinhart declined to discuss the new lawsuit through one of her attorneys, Jeff Aaron of Gray Robinson in Orlando. Konrad Reinharts request listed himself, a sister and three brothers as beneficiaries before also including Mrs. Reinhart in the court papers. In that case, Konrad Reinhart was fighting efforts by Minde Reinhart to obtain confidential files from Withers Harvey, the Gainesville law firm that handled the updated will that excluded her. Feds name man they say lived under anothers identity for 3 decades, 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. By submitting your email to receive this newsletter, you agree to our. After receiving the text, Minde replied: 'Please don't hurt yourself or the boys. 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