Arrest Made in Reiner Family Deaths
Nick Reiner, son of film director Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, has been arrested and booked on suspicion of murder. The arrests followed the discovery of Rob Reiner, 78, and Michele Singer Reiner, 68, deceased in their Los Angeles home.
The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) confirmed Nick Reiner, 32, is in custody without bail. The couple's 28-year-old daughter, Romy, reportedly found her parents with multiple stab wounds on Sunday.
Investigation Details
Emergency services responded to the Reiners' Brentwood, California, residence at approximately 3:38 PM local time on Sunday. Both Rob and Michele Reiner were pronounced dead at the scene. Nick Reiner was arrested later that day, around 9:15 PM local time.
Investigators have not publicly disclosed a motive, and the investigation remains active.
Background on Individuals
Nick Reiner has openly discussed his struggles with addiction and homelessness. His experiences served as inspiration for the 2015 film Being Charlie, a project he developed with his father.
Rob Reiner was a recognized film director, known for works such as When Harry Met Sally, This is Spinal Tap, Stand By Me, Misery, and A Few Good Men. His career began in the 1960s, gaining prominence as "Meathead" in the television sitcom All in The Family. He directed and starred in the 1984 mockumentary This Is Spinal Tap. Reiner was previously married to actress Penny Marshall from 1971 to 1981 and is the adoptive father of her daughter, Tracy Reiner. He married Michele Reiner in 1989, and they had three children.
Michele Reiner was an actress, photographer, and producer. She was also the founder of Reiner Light, a photography and production company.
Political Reaction
Former President Donald Trump commented on the deaths in a public post. He criticized Rob Reiner's political activism, stating the deaths "reportedly" occurred "due to the anger he caused others through his massive, unyielding, and incurable affliction" with "Trump Derangement Syndrome." Trump further wrote that Reiner "was known to have driven people CRAZY by his raging obsession of President Donald J. Trump." The specific reports Trump referenced were not identified, and police have not commented on any potential motive for the homicides.
Several Republican figures, including former ally Marjorie Taylor Greene, publicly criticized Trump's statement. Greene characterized the deaths as a "family tragedy," not a political issue, and emphasized empathy for families dealing with addiction and mental health challenges.