Rob Reiner’s Son Nick Arrested After Director, His Wife Found Dead at Home/ Newslooks/ WASHINGTON/ J. Mansour/ Morning Edition/ Legendary filmmaker Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Singer Reiner were found fatally stabbed at their Los Angeles home. Their son, Nick Reiner, has been arrested and charged with their murders, held on $4 million bail. Authorities are investigating the high-profile case as a double homicide.
Rob Reiner Murder Investigation Quick Looks
- Rob and Michele Reiner found dead in their Brentwood home
- Nick Reiner, 32, arrested and booked on two counts of murder
- LAPD believes the couple died from stab wounds
- Reiner’s son has a documented history of addiction struggles
- Emergency responders discovered the bodies Sunday afternoon
- LAPD’s Robbery and Homicide Division leading the investigation
- Police Chief McDonnell confirmed arrest, called it a “tragic incident”
- Rob Reiner, 78, was an iconic director and actor
- The couple had three children together, including Nick
- Hollywood and civic leaders mourn loss of Reiner family
Rob Reiner’s Son Nick Arrested After Director, His Wife Found Dead at Home
Deep Look
Hollywood and the nation are reeling after the shocking deaths of acclaimed director and actor Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, who were found dead at their Los Angeles home on Sunday. Their son, Nick Reiner, 32, has been arrested and charged with murder in connection with the incident.
Los Angeles Police Chief Jim McDonnell confirmed Monday that Nick Reiner has been booked on two counts of murder and is being held on $4 million bail. The case is being handled by the department’s Robbery and Homicide Division, which worked through the night following the grisly discovery at the family’s Brentwood home.
“They worked throughout the night on this case and were able to take into custody Nick Reiner,” McDonnell said. “This is a very tragic incident.”
Rob Reiner, who was 78, and Michele Singer Reiner, 68, were found with fatal stab wounds. Emergency responders arrived shortly after 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, following a 911 call requesting medical assistance. The Los Angeles Fire Department pronounced both individuals dead at the scene.
Though the LAPD has not officially released the names of the deceased, multiple sources confirm they were the Reiners. The Brentwood neighborhood, known for its celebrity residents and high security, rarely sees violent crime.
A Troubled Family History
Nick Reiner, the youngest of Rob and Michele’s three children, has publicly discussed his long struggle with drug addiction, homelessness, and mental health challenges. In 2016, he co-wrote the semi-autobiographical film “Being Charlie”, directed by his father, which detailed his journey through recovery and the family’s strained dynamic during those years.
Representatives for the Reiner family have not issued a public statement, and it remains unclear whether Nick Reiner has retained legal counsel.
The case is under active investigation, and authorities have not disclosed a possible motive.
A Hollywood Legacy Cut Short
Rob Reiner was a towering figure in Hollywood, both behind and in front of the camera. He rose to fame in the 1970s as “Meathead” in the groundbreaking sitcom “All in the Family,” which earned him two Emmy Awards. He went on to direct several of the most beloved films of the 1980s and 1990s, including:
- This Is Spinal Tap
- The Princess Bride
- When Harry Met Sally
- A Few Good Men
Beyond his contributions to cinema, Reiner was an outspoken political activist and philanthropist, frequently advocating for issues including early childhood education, health care access, and marriage equality.
His wife, Michele Singer Reiner, was a prominent photographer and philanthropist who shared her husband’s commitment to progressive causes. The couple had been married since 1989, having met during the production of When Harry Met Sally.
They are survived by three children: Nick, Jake, and Romy. Rob Reiner also adopted Tracy Reiner, the daughter of his first wife, Penny Marshall, from their marriage between 1971 and 1981. Penny Marshall passed away in 2018.
Rob’s father, Carl Reiner, was a comedy legend in his own right, passing away in 2020 at the age of 98.
Public Reaction
The news of Rob and Michele Reiner’s deaths has sparked an outpouring of grief from across the entertainment industry and political circles.
In a statement, the family of Norman Lear, the late TV pioneer who created All in the Family, expressed deep sorrow. “Norman often referred to Rob as a son,” they wrote. “He and Michele used every breath to make this country a better place — through their art, activism, and love.”
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass called the loss “devastating,” noting that Reiner’s legacy stretched far beyond entertainment. “He improved countless lives through his creative work and tireless fight for social and economic justice,” she said.
The home where the incident occurred is located roughly one mile from the infamous crime scene where Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman were killed in 1994 — a chilling reminder of how rare, yet deeply shocking, violent crime can be in Brentwood.
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