Prosecutors Move to Charge Nick Reiner with Two First‑Degree Murder Counts
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Parents Stabbed in Southern California Home Rob Reiner, a film director, and his wife Michele Singer Reiner, a producer, were discovered dead Sunday night in their Southern California residence. Both victims suffered multiple stab wounds, and investigators have classified the deaths as homicides. No motive has been released by law enforcement. The discovery prompted a large‑scale crime scene investigation. [1][2]
Nick Reiner Arrested Near USC Hours After Discovery Police arrested their 32‑year‑old son, Nick Reiner, a few hours after the bodies were found. The arrest occurred near the University of Southern California, and he was taken into custody without bail. LAPD confirmed the arrest is directly linked to the stabbing deaths. He remains detained while prosecutors review the case. [1][2]
Prosecutors Plan Two Murder Counts with Knife Enhancement County prosecutors announced they intend to file two counts of first‑degree murder against Nick Reiner. A special allegation will add a dangerous‑weapon enhancement because a knife was used. Formal charging is scheduled for Tuesday, and the suspect continues to be held without bail. The charges reflect the severity of the alleged crime. [1][2]
Family Background and Recent Party Attendance Reported Both articles note that the Reiner family attended Conan O’Brien’s party the night before the murders, where Nick was described as disruptive and his parents expressed concern for his health. Rob and Michele’s extensive entertainment careers are highlighted, including Rob’s directing legacy and Michele’s production work. The WBNS piece references Nick’s past drug struggles depicted in the 2016 film Being Charlie. Family members, such as sister Tracy Reiner, voiced shock at the developments. [1][2]
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King5: Prosecutors plan to charge Nick Reiner with two counts of murder in parents' deaths: reports the discovery of the parents’ stabbing, Nick’s arrest near USC, upcoming two‑count murder charge with knife enhancement, and mentions the family’s attendance at Conan O’Brien’s party and Tracy Reiner’s reaction.
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WBNS: Prosecutors to consider formal charges against Nick Reiner in parents' deaths: emphasizes prosecutors’ pending decision, Nick’s detention without bail, details the party incident, adds the “Being Charlie” film connection, and outlines the Reiners’ entertainment backgrounds.
Timeline
Dec 13, 2025 – Nick Reiner, his parents Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner attend Conan O’Brien’s party; Nick behaves disruptively, prompting his parents to voice concern about his health. [1][2]
Dec 14, 2025 (Sunday night) – Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner are found stabbed to death in their Brentwood home; investigators treat the case as a homicide and have not disclosed a motive. [1][2]
Dec 14, 2025 (later that night) – Los Angeles police arrest 32‑year‑old Nick Reiner near the University of Southern California, hold him without bail, and confirm his connection to the stabbing deaths. [1][2]
Dec 16, 2025 – Tracy Reiner tells NBC News, “I am shocked… I come from the greatest family,” expressing disbelief over the alleged crime involving her brother. [2]
Dec 16, 2025 – Media note that Nick Reiner’s drug struggles were portrayed in the semi‑autobiographical 2016 film Being Charlie, providing cultural context for his personal challenges. [1]
Dec 17, 2025 – Los Angeles County prosecutors schedule a hearing to consider formal charges; they plan to file two counts of first‑degree murder with a knife‑enhancement against Nick Reiner. [1][2]
Historical context – Rob Reiner, an acclaimed director since the 1980s, and Michele Singer Reiner, a producer and photographer, marry in 1989 and raise three children—Nick, Jake, and Romy—highlighting the prominence of the family involved. [1][2]