On Sunday night, the Hollywood community was stunned when Rob Reiner, a 78‑year‑old actor and filmmaker, and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, were found fatally stabbed in the master bedroom of their Los Angeles home. Shortly after 9 p.m., authorities located their son, 32‑year‑old Nick Reiner, in University Park and took him into custody.
The Family’s Response
Jake and Romy Reiner released a statement on Wednesday that conveyed the depth of their grief. They wrote, “Words cannot even begin to describe the unimaginable pain we are experiencing every moment of the day,” Jake and Romy Reiner said. The statement continued, “The horrific and devastating loss of our parents, Rob and Michele Reiner, is something that no one should ever experience. They weren’t just our parents; they were our best friends.”
The children also expressed gratitude for the support they have received. “We are grateful for the outpouring of condolences, kindness, and support we have received not only from family and friends but people from all walks of life,” Jake and Romy Reiner added. “We now ask for respect and privacy, for speculation to be tempered with compassion and humanity, and for our parents to be remembered for the incredible lives they lived and the love they gave.”
Legal Proceedings
Nick Reiner is facing two counts of first‑degree murder in connection with his parents’ deaths. The case includes special circumstance allegations of multiple murders and the use of a deadly weapon—a knife—in the killings. He did not enter a plea during a brief Wednesday court hearing in Los Angeles, and his arraignment has been pushed back to Jan. 7.
Defense attorney Alan Jackson told reporters outside court on Wednesday that there are “very, very complex and serious issues that are associated with this case.” He added, “We ask that during this process, you allow the system to move forward in the way that it was designed to move forward … not with jumping to conclusions, but with restraint and with dignity and with the respect that this system and this process deserves, and that the family deserves.”
On Tuesday, Jackson said that Nick was not medically cleared in time for his initial hearing that day.
Police Confirmation
LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell confirmed that Rob Reiner’s son, Nick, was booked for the murder of his parents.
Key Takeaways
- Rob and Michele Reiner were fatally stabbed in their Los Angeles home.
- Their son, Nick Reiner, 32, was taken into custody and faces two counts of first‑degree murder.
- A court hearing was held on Wednesday, with the arraignment postponed to Jan. 7.
- The children released a heartfelt statement expressing pain, gratitude, and a plea for privacy.
The case continues to unfold as the legal process moves forward, with the family seeking solace and justice for the loss of their parents.
