Hollywood Shock: Son Charged in Fatal Stabbing of Rob and Michele Reiner
LOS ANGELES — The children of acclaimed filmmaker Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Singer Reiner are grappling with an unimaginable tragedy after their parents were found fatally stabbed inside their Brentwood, Los Angeles home on 14 December 2025.
The couple’s 32‑year‑old son, Nick Reiner, was arrested later that night near the University of Southern California and has since been formally charged with two counts of first‑degree murder with special circumstances, Los Angeles County prosecutors confirmed.
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Details of the Incident
Emergency responders were called to the Reiner residence on the afternoon of December 14, where the bodies of Rob Reiner, 78, and Michele Singer Reiner, 70, were discovered with multiple stab wounds. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner ruled both deaths a homicide due to sharp force injuries.
Authorities said there were no signs of forced entry, and Reiner was taken into custody several hours later without incident. He is being held without bail.
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Charges and Legal Proceedings
Prosecutors charged Nick Reiner with two counts of first‑degree murder and special allegations relating to multiple murders and the use of a deadly weapon, which could result in life imprisonment without parole or the death penalty if convicted.
Reiner made a brief initial court appearance on December 17, 2025, during which he did not enter a plea. His arraignment was postponed to 7 January 2026 at his attorney’s request. He appeared in court in shackles and wearing a suicide‑prevention smock.
At a news conference, the lead prosecutor described the case as among the most serious the office handles, noting the emotional and investigative complexities inherent in family homicide cases.
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Family Statement and Public Reaction
In a heartfelt statement, the Reiners’ surviving children expressed deep pain and asked for privacy amid the ongoing legal process. “Words cannot even begin to describe the unimaginable pain we are experiencing every moment of the day,” they said, describing their parents not only as family but as their closest friends.
The deaths have elicited an outpouring of grief from colleagues and admirers across the entertainment community. Rob Reiner was widely recognised for directing classics such as Stand By Me, This Is Spinal Tap, and A Few Good Men, while Michele Singer Reiner was respected as a photographer and activist.
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Background and Broader Impact
Nick Reiner’s history of struggling with addiction and mental health challenges is well‑documented. In 2016, he co‑wrote the semi‑autobiographical film Being Charlie with his father, exploring his battle with substance abuse.
As details continue to emerge, law enforcement has not publicly disclosed a definitive motive. Investigators are continuing their work, and authorities have appealed for the public and media to respect the sensitive nature of the case as it proceeds through the judicial system.
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— Aaron Joyce, L.T.T Media
— L.T.T Media Newsdesk
18 December 2025
