> At a Glance
> – LAPD placed a security hold on all records related to the murders of Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Reiner.
> – Nick Reiner, 32-year-old, has been charged with two counts of murder.
> – Death certificates list multiple sharp-force injuries caused by a knife.
> – Why it matters: The hold limits public access while investigators pursue a case that could carry a death sentence.
The Los Angeles Police Department has placed a security hold on all records related to the murders of director Rob Reiner (78) and his wife Michele Reiner (70), keeping the case’s details off-limits until the court lifts the order. The 32-year-old son, Nick Reiner, has been arrested and faces charges that could bring a death sentence if prosecutors pursue capital punishment.
Security Hold and Medical Examiner Findings
The hold, initiated by the LAPD, means no other information on records, including the medical examiner’s report, can be released or posted until further notice. The medical examiner’s office said it remains committed to transparency when the court order is lifted. Causes of death were already released, classifying the Reiners as homicides with multiple sharp-force injuries and a knife.
Medical Examiner’s Statement
> “The Department understands the public’s interest in these cases and remains committed to transparency when possible,” the medical examiner’s office said.
> “Information will be made available once the court order is lifted.”
- Homicide
- Multiple sharp-force injuries
- Death certificates list a knife
Charges and Legal Proceedings
Nick Reiner has been charged with two counts of murder, including a special circumstance allegation of multiple murders, and faces a sentence enhancement for personal use of a deadly weapon (knife). The charges carry the potential for a death sentence if prosecutors pursue capital punishment, a decision that will be made later. He is due back in court on Jan. 7 for arraignment.
LAPD Statement
> “The order was sought only to ensure detectives from Robbery-Homicide Division learned of important information surrounding their deaths before the media and the public. The order was not sought to undermine transparency.”
- Two counts of murder
- Special circumstance: multiple murders
- Enhancement: personal use of a deadly weapon (knife)
Family Background and Public Reaction
The Reiners were known for their film work, including a 2015 collaboration on Being Charlie, and had appeared together at the Los Angeles premiere of Spinal Tap 2: The End Continues in September. Fans have continued to visit their Brentwood home, leaving flowers in tribute. The family’s challenges with Nick’s drug addiction and schizophrenia have been well documented.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Murders found | Dec. 14, 2025 |
| Media hold announced | Mon. Dec. 19, 2025 |
| Nick arraignment | Jan. 7, 2026 |
Key Takeaways
- LAPD’s security hold restricts public access to Reiner case records.
- Nick Reiner faces death-sentence-eligible charges for the murders.
- The Reiners’ legacy continues to resonate in Hollywood.
The case remains under close scrutiny as investigators seek to balance transparency with the need for a thorough inquiry, while the Reiners’ legacy continues to resonate across Hollywood.
