Fez — Los Angeles prosecutors have charged Nick Reiner, 32, with murdering his parents, filmmaker Rob Reiner, 78, and photographer-producer Michele Singer Reiner, 70, after the couple were found dead at their home in Brentwood on December 14.
What prosecutors allege
The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office said Nick Reiner faces two counts of murder, with a special circumstance allegation of multiple murders and an allegation that he personally used a “dangerous and deadly weapon, a knife.”
The DA’s office said the case remains under investigation by the LAPD’s Robbery-Homicide Division.
Court update and what comes next
Nick Reiner made his first court appearance on December 17, but did not enter a plea. His arraignment was delayed and is now scheduled for January 7, 2026, according to multiple reports.
If convicted as charged, prosecutors said he could face life in prison without parole or the death penalty, though authorities have not yet decided whether they will seek capital punishment.
Medical examiner finding and key known details
The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner determined the couple died from multiple sharp force injuries, and ruled both deaths homicides.
Police said the bodies were found Sunday afternoon, and Nick Reiner was arrested later that night in the Exposition Park area, according to a reportreporting that cited authorities.
Who Rob Reiner was
Rob Reiner was a prominent Hollywood director, producer, and actor, known for films including “This Is Spinal Tap (1984),” “Stand by Me (1986),” and “A Few Good Men (1992).”
In a statement cited by major outlets, Rob and Michele Reiner’s children described the loss as “horrific and devastating,” adding: “They weren’t just our parents; they were our best friends.”
