Nick Reiner, 32, was arrested Monday for the murders of his parents, director Rob Reiner and photographer Michele Reiner.
Bodies Found
The victims were discovered Sunday inside their Los Angeles Brentwood home, where their bodies lay in a state of apparent violence.
Arrest and Court
Reiner was taken into custody by Los Angeles Police Department officers after a 911 call and booked into the Los Angeles County Jail. He remains in custody without bail and is expected to appear before a judge sometime this week.
Prosecutors’ Statement
Los Angeles County prosecutors were set to speak early Tuesday afternoon about the case, and a news conference was scheduled for 1 p.m. with live video.
Legal Status
No criminal charges had been filed Tuesday morning. Attorney Alan Jackson told reporters that Reiner had not been medically cleared to make his first court appearance.
Motive and Evidence
Details about a possible motive were not immediately available. A source close to Reiner confirmed to NBC News that both victims had apparent stab wounds. The medical examiner has not released an official cause of death.
Family History
Nick Reiner is the second of the couple’s three children. Their family’s challenges with Nick, including documented drug addiction, were well known.
Past Collaborations
In 2015, Rob and Nick worked together on the film \”Being Charlie\”, a coming‑of‑age story. In a 2016 Associated Press interview, Rob said, \”It forced us to understand ourselves better than we had,\” and added, \”I told Nick while we were making it, I said, ‘You know it doesn’t matter, whatever happens to this thing, we won already. This has already been good.’ We’ve worked through a lot of stuff.\”
Public Statements
Nick has spoken publicly about his addiction struggles. In a 2016 People interview, he said, \”I spent nights on the street. I spent weeks on the street. It was not fun,\” and added, \”If I wanted to do it my way and not go to the programs they were suggesting, then I had to be homeless.\”
Hollywood Reaction
The deaths stunned the Hollywood community and prompted an outpouring of tributes from industry colleagues and political figures.
Key Takeaways
- Nick Reiner, 32, arrested for killing parents Rob (78) and Michele (68).
- Bodies found Sunday in Brentwood home; victims had stab wounds.
- No charges filed yet; Reiner awaiting court appearance; medical clearance pending.
The case remains under investigation, with prosecutors and the medical examiner working to uncover the full circumstances surrounding the tragic deaths.
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