Rob Reiner's Son Faces Murder Plea in Tragic Case

Nick Reiner is set to appear in Los Angeles Superior Court to enter a plea concerning the killings of his parents, director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Singer Reiner. The couple, married for 36 years, was discovered deceased with stab wounds in their Brentwood residence on the afternoon of December 14, 2025. Authorities confirmed their deaths were due to multiple sharp force injuries.

His son, Nick Reiner, 32, was arrested the same day and has remained in custody without bail, charged with two counts of first-degree murder. A plea was not entered during his initial court appearance on December 17, 2025. The prosecution is considering whether to seek the death penalty, given the special circumstances alleged, including multiple murders and the use of a deadly weapon.

This tragic event surfaces public knowledge of Nick Reiner's decade-long documented struggles with addiction and mental health, particularly after co-starring with his father in a film loosely based on their relationship. His attorney has emphasized the complexity of the case and urged against a rush to judgment as proceedings are expected to be intricate.