First Appearance Shows Defendant in Custody, No Plea Entered Nick Reiner, 32, entered Los Angeles Superior Court behind a glass wall, wearing shackles and a padded suicide‑prevention smock, on Dec 17, 2025 [1][2][3][4]. He did not enter a plea, and his attorney requested that the formal arraignment be postponed to Jan 7, 2026 [1][2][3][4]. The judge granted the delay, leaving Reiner in custody without bail [1][3].

Medical Examiner Confirms Stabbing as Cause of Death The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner ruled that both victims died from multiple sharp‑force injuries, confirming police reports of stab wounds [1][3][4]. Rob Reiner, 78, and Michele Singer Reiner, 70, were found with apparent stab wounds in their Brentwood home [3][4]. The examiner’s findings allowed the bodies to be released to the family [1].

Siblings Issue Grief Statement and Demand Privacy Jake and Romy Reiner released a joint statement describing the loss as “unimaginable” and calling their parents their “best friends” [2][3][4]. They thanked supporters, asked the public to respect their privacy, and urged compassionate treatment of speculation [2][3][4]. The statement was delivered through a family spokesperson on the same day as the court appearance [3][4].

Charges Carry Enhanced Penalties, Death‑Penalty Decision Pending Reiner faces two counts of first‑degree murder with special circumstances for multiple murders and use of a dangerous weapon, which could increase any future sentence [1][3][4]. District Attorney Nathan Hochman has not yet decided whether to seek the death penalty [1]. The prosecution’s options remain under review as the case moves toward the January arraignment [1][4].