The children of Rob and Michele Singer Reiner have issued a statement expressing grief over their parents' stabbing deaths, as brother Nick Reiner appeared in court on murder charges. His attorney addressed the media afterward, citing complex issues in the case.
Jake Reiner, 34, and Romy Reiner, 28, released their first public statement on Wednesday following the Dec. 14 stabbing deaths of their parents, filmmaker Rob Reiner and producer Michele Singer Reiner, in their Brentwood, Los Angeles, home. The statement, issued hours before brother Nick Reiner's initial court appearance, expressed profound grief and gratitude for public support while requesting privacy and compassion amid speculation.
"Words cannot even begin to describe the unimaginable pain we are experiencing every moment of the day," the siblings said. "The horrific and devastating loss of our parents... is something that no one should ever experience. They weren’t just our parents; they were our best friends." Full details were covered in initial reporting.
Nick Reiner, 32, arrested Sunday and charged Tuesday with two counts of first-degree murder and special circumstances for multiple victims, faced court Wednesday. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner ruled the deaths due to multiple sharp force injuries; prosecutors allege a knife was used, potentially leading to life without parole or the death penalty if convicted. Wearing a blue vest, Reiner confirmed understanding his rights but entered no plea. Arraignment was postponed to January 7, 2026; he remains held without bail.
Defense attorney Alan Jackson, speaking to media outside court, called it a "devastating tragedy that has befallen the Reiner family," extending sympathies. He noted "very, very complex and serious issues... that need to be thoroughly but very carefully dealt with and examined."
The case continues to draw attention; prior coverage detailed the discovery of the bodies and public reactions.