UPDATE: Nick Reiner Charged with First-Degree Murder in Stabbing Deaths of Rob Reiner and Wife Michele
LOS ANGELES — Nick Reiner, the 32-year-old son of actor and director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Singer Reiner, has been formally charged with two counts of first-degree murder. The couple was found stabbed to death in their Brentwood, Los Angeles, home on Sunday, December 14, 2025.
The Los Angeles County District Attorney's office announced the charges Tuesday, including the special circumstance of multiple murders and the allegation of using a knife in the killings
Latest Developments in the Rob Reiner Case
Arraignment Delayed: Nick Reiner was scheduled to appear in court for his arraignment on Tuesday morning, December 16, but the appearance was postponed. His legal representation stated he had not been "medically cleared" to be transported to the courthouse.
Held Without Bail: Reiner is currently being held at the Twin Towers Correctional Facility in Downtown Los Angeles without the possibility of bail.
Prior Incident: Authorities are investigating an alleged argument between Nick Reiner and his parents at a holiday party hosted by Conan O'Brien the night before the bodies were discovered.
Discovery: The couple's daughter, Romy Reiner, reportedly found her parents dead after a call for medical aid was placed to the Los Angeles Fire Department around 3:30 p.m. Sunday.
Investigation and Background
Law enforcement sources indicate that the Reiners suffered "lacerations consistent with a knife" and found no signs of forced entry at the home. Nick Reiner was located and arrested near the University of Southern California campus later on Sunday night.
The case has drawn significant attention due to Nick Reiner's documented history of severe drug addiction and past homelessness, struggles that inspired his father's 2016 film Being Charlie.
This is a developing story. This page will be updated as more information becomes available