Nick Reiner Taken into Custody for the Murder of His Parents During Hollywood Tributes

Nick Reiner, the 32-year-old son of filmmaker Rob Reiner and photographer Michele Singer Reiner, has been charged with the murders of his parents, who were found dead in their Los Angeles home on December 14, 2025.

Nick was arrested the same evening and is being held without bail. The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office has filed two counts of first-degree murder against him, with aggravating factors including multiple murders and the use of a knife. These charges carry severe penalties, including potential life imprisonment without parole or even the death penalty.

Nick appeared in court on December 17, 2025, but did not enter a plea, with his arraignment postponed to January 7, 2026. His defense attorney, Alan Jackson, noted the case’s complexities and the need for careful examination of the circumstances.

The Reiner family expressed deep sorrow over their loss, with siblings Jake and Romy describing their parents not just as family but as their best friends, emphasizing the profound impact of their deaths.

This tragedy has sent shockwaves through the Hollywood community, prompting tributes from friends and colleagues. Rob Reiner is renowned for classics like “When Harry Met Sally” and “The Princess Bride,” while Michele was a respected photographer and LGBTQ+ advocate.

Authorities have yet to disclose a motive for the murders, and investigations are ongoing, led by the Los Angeles Police Department’s Robbery Homicide Division. Further details are expected to emerge as the case develops, leaving the entertainment industry and family grappling with this shocking loss.