Rob Reiner’s son Nick Reiner charged with two counts of first-degree murder in parents’ deaths

Nick Reiner, the son of acclaimed Hollywood director Rob Reiner, has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder in connection with the deaths of his parents, Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Singer Reiner, Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman announced on Tuesday.

The Reiners were found dead inside their home in Los Angeles’ Brentwood neighbourhood on Sunday afternoon after paramedics responded to a medical aid call around 3:30 pm local time. Rob Reiner was 78, while Michele Singer Reiner was 70.

On Monday, the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department confirmed that Nick Reiner had been booked on suspicion of murder and is currently being held without bail. Prosecutors formally announced the charges on Tuesday, stating that the case qualifies as a “special circumstances” murder due to multiple killings. If convicted, Nick Reiner could face life in prison or the death penalty, though authorities said a final decision on whether to seek capital punishment has not yet been made.

Officials have declined to publicly discuss the evidence that led to the charges or confirm reports suggesting the couple may have been stabbed. Los Angeles Police Chief Jim McDonnell described the arrest as the result of “good, solid police work,” while District Attorney Hochman said all relevant evidence would be disclosed through court filings at the appropriate time.

Nick Reiner was scheduled to be arraigned on Tuesday morning, but his attorney, Alan Jackson, told reporters that his client had not yet been medically cleared for transport to court. Hochman confirmed that Reiner will be formally charged in court once that clearance is granted.

Rob Reiner was one of Hollywood’s most influential filmmakers, directing classics such as This Is Spinal Tap, The Princess Bride, Stand by Me, When Harry Met Sally, Misery and A Few Good Men. The case has sent shockwaves through the film industry as investigations into the deaths continue.