Nick Reiner Arrested in Murder of Parents Rob and Michele Reiner

In a shocking turn of events, the family of famed director Rob Reiner is now the center of a murder investigation. On Monday, Dec. 15, 2025, Los Angeles County prosecutors announced the arrest of Nick Reiner, 32, on suspicion of murder following the discovery of his parents’ bodies on Sunday in their Brentwood home.\n\n## Arrest and Immediate Aftermath\n\nNick Reiner was taken into custody on Monday after authorities received a report that Rob Reiner, 78, and his wife Michele, 68, had been killed. The bodies were found inside the couple’s residence on Sunday, and a source close to the family confirmed to NBC News that both victims had apparent stab wounds. The medical examiner has not yet released an official cause of death.\n\n## Legal Proceedings and Court Status\n\nNo criminal charges were filed against Reiner on Tuesday morning. In a statement to reporters, attorney Alan Jackson said the defendant had not been medically cleared—a standard process for inmates remanded to court—to make his first appearance before a judge. Jackson expressed hope that his client would appear later that week, but no specific date was set.\n\n## Family Background and Nick’s Struggles\n\nNick Reiner is the second of the Reiner family’s three children. His relationship with the family has been documented in the media, with reports highlighting his battles with drug addiction and periods of homelessness. Sources told NBC News that Nick was disruptive at the party where the murders were discovered. In a 2016 interview with People, Nick discussed his cycles of treatment and homelessness, stating, \”I spent nights on the street. I spent weeks on the street. It was not fun,\” and adding, \”If I wanted to do it my way and not go to the programs they were suggesting, then I had to be homeless.\”\n\n## Film Collaboration and Personal History\n\nIn 2015, Rob and Nick collaborated on the coming‑of‑age film \”Being Charlie,\” directed by Rob and co‑written by Nick. The project explored the relationship between a son and father. During a 2016 interview with the Associated Press, Rob reflected on the experience, saying, \”It forced us to understand ourselves better than we had,\” and continued, \”I told Nick while we were making it, I said, ‘You know it doesn’t matter, whatever happens to this thing, we won already. This has already been good.’ We’ve worked through a lot of stuff.\”\n\nIn September of the same year, the family appeared together at the Los Angeles premiere of \”Spinal Tap 2: The End Continues,\” showcasing their continued collaboration in the entertainment industry.\n\n## Key Takeaways\n\n- Nick Reiner, 32, arrested on Monday for the suspected murders of parents Rob (78) and Michele (68).\n- Bodies found Sunday in Brentwood home; both victims had stab wounds; cause of death not yet released.\n- No charges filed yet; attorney Alan Jackson notes Reiner not medically cleared for court appearance.\n- Nick’s history of drug addiction and homelessness has been well documented.\n- Rob and Nick previously worked together on \”Being Charlie\” and appeared together at a film premiere.\n\nThe case remains in its early stages, with investigators still working to uncover motive and further details. The Reiner family’s sudden tragedy has stunned the Hollywood community, prompting widespread tributes from industry peers and political figures. As the legal process unfolds, the public will watch closely to see how the investigation develops and whether charges will eventually be brought against Nick Reiner.