Nick Reiner, a son of director Rob Reiner and his spouse Michele, has been arrested and booked on homicide prices for his or her killings, Los Angeles Police Chief Jim McDonnell introduced Monday. Authorities initially stated Nick Reiner, 32, was being held on $4 million bail, however police later stated in a press release that he was being held with out bail.
Rob and Michele Reiner have been discovered useless Sunday at their residence in Los Angeles’ Brentwood neighborhood. A number of sources informed CBS Information that the couple’s daughter Romy Reiner was the one who discovered them. Two sources acquainted with the incident informed CBS Information the couple have been discovered with a number of stab wounds.
“Our hearts exit to the household and mates of the Reiners, a tragic incident,” McDonnell stated at a information convention.
The Los Angeles Police Division stated in a press release that police responded to the house Sunday at round 3:40 p.m. native time. The police did not present particulars about what led investigators to suspect Nick Reiner within the deaths, saying solely that the investigation revealed he was allegedly accountable. Reiner was situated and arrested at roughly 9:15 p.m. Sunday. The police stated the case might be introduced to prosecutors on Tuesday.
Two sources who attended a celebration Saturday night time the place Rob and Nick Reiner have been additionally current informed CBS Information on Monday {that a} transient however loud argument between the 2 occurred.
Rob Reiner, Michele Singer Reiner, Romy Reiner and Nick Reiner on the Los Angeles premiere of “Spinal Faucet II: The Finish Continues” on Sept. 9, 2025.
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Rob Reiner was 78 and Michele Singer Reiner was 68. They married in 1989 and had three kids.
Nick Reiner was credited as a author for the film “Being Charlie,” which was directed by his father and debuted on the Toronto Worldwide Movie Competition in 2015. The 2 additionally promoted the film collectively.
The movie, which informed the story of a young person combating drug habit and rehab, was “loosely primarily based on issues Nick went by way of and his relationship to me and his mom,” Rob Reiner stated in a 2016 AOL interview alongside his son. “It was intense. It was tough at instances.”
“I wasn’t actually that shy about together with among the dangerous stuff I did,” Nick Reiner stated throughout the joint interview, “as a result of lots of people do issues which can be fairly unsavory after they’re going by way of that, however when it comes to making it a story, after all it is not my life.” He additionally stated, “I feel I can relate to it after all, and I hope different folks can relate to it.”
Nick Reiner informed Individuals journal in an interview selling the film’s 2016 launch that the movie additionally drew from his expertise residing on the streets when he did not wish to go to rehab.
Rob Reiner and Nick Reiner attend the AOL Construct Speaker Collection, Might 4, 2016, in New York Metropolis.
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Rob Reiner was recognized for his work on such films as “The Princess Bride,” “When Harry Met Sally…” and “That is Spinal Faucet.” He rose to fame together with his position within the iconic Nineteen Seventies CBS sitcom “All within the Household.”
The couple’s deaths despatched shockwaves throughout the nation, with reactions pouring in from Hollywood stars and politicians.
Actor and tv host Jerry O’Connell, who was one of many younger co-stars in Reiner’s 1986 film “Stand By Me,” described Reiner’s dying as “surreal” in an interview Monday on “CBS Mornings.”
“Rob was like a father to me,” O’Connell stated. “All the pieces I’ve is due to Rob Reiner. … It is only a unhappy, stunning day.”
Former President Joe Biden expressed condolences from him and former first woman Jill Biden on social media to these whose lives have been touched by the Reiners.
“We take solace in figuring out their work will reside on for generations to come back,” Biden stated.
Former President Barack Obama stated he and former first woman Michelle Obama have been heartbroken by the deaths.
“Rob’s achievements in movie and tv gave us a few of our most cherished tales on display,” the previous president stated on social media. “However beneath all the tales he produced was a deep perception within the goodness of individuals—and a lifelong dedication to placing that perception into motion. Collectively, he and his spouse lived lives outlined by function. They are going to be remembered for the values they championed and the numerous folks they impressed. We ship our deepest condolences to all who beloved them.”
President Trump reacted to the deaths on social media by disparaging the political opinions of Rob Reiner, a prolific Democratic fundraiser who was additionally a longtime critic of Mr. Trump.
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