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Friend Saw Actor Nick Reiner "On Upswing" Before Parents' Deaths
17 Dec, 2025
Summary
- A friend visited the family weeks before the parents were found dead.
- The friend stated the actor appeared to be recovering from addiction.
- He noted the family shared a loving atmosphere in their home.
Cinematographer Barry Markowitz shared that he stayed with the Reiner family at their Los Angeles home only weeks before Rob, 78, and Michele, 70, were discovered deceased inside the residence. Markowitz reported that Nick Reiner, who has been accused of murdering his parents, seemed to be recovering from years of addiction.
According to Markowitz, Nick appeared "great" and was actively participating in household chores like taking out the garbage and washing dishes. The filmmaker, who visited in November, described his stay as a "love fest," highlighting the family's shared meals and affection. This paints a stark contrast to recent reports of tension between Nick and his father.
Markowitz, who previously worked with Rob and Nick on the 2015 film "Being Charlie," expressed his shock at the news. The autobiographical film focused on Nick's past struggles. The cinematographer's account offers a glimpse into the family dynamic prior to the tragic events.
