LOS ANGELES — Hollywood filmmaker Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, were tragically found dead in their Brentwood home bedroom, and their 32-year-old son Nick Reiner has been charged with their murders, the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) confirmed.
Discovery of the Reiners’ Bodies
On December 14, 2025, authorities and first responders were called to the Reiners’ Brentwood residence after a massage therapist, arriving for a scheduled appointment, received no response and contacted the couple’s daughter, Romy, who lives nearby. Romy discovered her parents deceased at around 3:30 p.m. inside the master bedroom.
The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner later ruled both deaths as homicides caused by multiple sharp force injuries — injuries consistent with stab wounds.
Son Arrested and Charged
Hours after the bodies were found, authorities located and arrested Nick Reiner near the University of Southern California area. He was taken into custody Sunday night and is being held without bail.
Nick has since been formally charged with two counts of first-degree murder with special circumstances, including the allegation that he used a deadly weapon — a knife. If convicted, he faces life in prison without parole or the death penalty. His arraignment is scheduled for January 7, 2026.
In his first court appearance, Nick sat behind glass wearing a blue suicide prevention vest and did not enter a plea. His attorney, Alan Jackson, described the case as involving “very complex and serious issues” that will require careful examination.
Background and Investigation Details
Family friends reported that Rob, Michele and Nick attended a holiday party hosted by Conan O’Brien on the night before the deaths, during which an argument occurred between father and son. Sources say Nick displayed erratic behavior, prompting concern among guests.
Los Angeles police investigators continue to work with the robbery-homicide division on the case, including executing search warrants and gathering forensic evidence from the Brentwood property and other locations linked to the investigation.
Reactions and Legacy
The deaths have shocked Hollywood and the broader entertainment community. Tributes to Rob Reiner — acclaimed for directing films such as When Harry Met Sally…, The Princess Bride, and Stand By Me — have poured in from actors, directors, and collaborators remembering his decades-long career and influence. Colleagues like Meg Ryan, Billy Crystal, and Larry David have publicly mourned the couple and praised their lives and contributions.
The Reiners had been married for more than 36 years and shared three children. Family statements have requested privacy and compassion amid ongoing investigation and court proceedings.
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