Rob Reiner's Son, Nick Reiner, Charged with Double Murder of Parents
Nick Reiner, 32, faces two first-degree murder charges for the deaths of his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner, found with stab wounds. He is held without bail.
Overview
Nick Reiner, 32, faces two first-degree murder charges for the deaths of his parents, actor Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, found in their Brentwood home.
His parents were discovered dead from apparent stab wounds, and Nick Reiner was later arrested after not being present when the bodies were found.
Prosecutors have added special circumstances of multiple murders and a special allegation that a knife, a dangerous weapon, was used in the killings.
Nick Reiner is currently being held without bail and is scheduled to make his first court appearance on these serious charges.
The District Attorney's office has not yet decided whether to pursue the death penalty, while Reiner's history of substance abuse has also been noted.
Analysis
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FAQ
Nick Reiner faces two counts of first-degree murder, with special circumstances of multiple murders and use of a knife as a dangerous weapon.
The parents were found dead in their Brentwood home with stab wounds; Nick Reiner was arrested on December 14, 2025, after not being present at the discovery.
He is held without bail and was scheduled for his first court appearance around December 16, 2025.
The District Attorney's office has not yet decided whether to pursue the death penalty.
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