Hollywood Tragedy
Reiner Murder Case Update: Nick's Court Appearance, Mental Health History Disclosed
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In the ongoing investigation into the December 14 stabbing deaths of director Rob Reiner and wife Michele in Brentwood, son Nick Reiner, 32, made his first court appearance on December 18 without entering a plea, postponing arraignment to January 7 amid medical issues. New details emerge on his drug abuse history as family and officials express grief.
Son Nick Reiner, 32, has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder in the December 14 stabbing deaths of his parents, director Rob Reiner and wife Michele Singer Reiner, in their Brentwood home. Following initial reports of the arrest and tributes, new details have emerged on the discovery, Nick's behavior, and family reactions.
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Updating prior coverage, Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman formally filed charges on December 17, 2025, against Nick Reiner for the December 14 stabbing deaths of his parents, director Rob Reiner and producer Michele Reiner. The 32-year-old faces two counts of first-degree murder with a multiple-victim special circumstance, enhancing penalties to potentially include the death penalty.