Rob Reiner’s Son Arrested in Parents’ Murder; Family Issues Statement

In a shocking turn of events that has gripped Los Angeles, 78‑year‑old actor and filmmaker Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Singer Reiner were found fatally stabbed in the master bedroom of their home on Sunday night. Their 32‑year‑old son, Nick Reiner, was arrested shortly after 9 p.m. in University Park and is now facing two counts of first‑degree murder, along with special circumstance allegations for multiple murders and the use of a deadly weapon—a knife.

Family Statement

Jake and Romy Reiner released a heartfelt statement on Wednesday after their brother appeared in a Los Angeles courthouse. “Words cannot even begin to describe the unimaginable pain we are experiencing every moment of the day,” Jake and Romy said. “The horrific and devastating loss of our parents, Rob and Michele Reiner, is something that no one should ever experience. They weren’t just our parents; they were our best friends,” the statement added. They also expressed gratitude for the outpouring of condolences, kindness, and support: “We are grateful for the outpouring of condolences, kindness, and support we have received not only from family and friends but people from all walks of life.” The siblings concluded with a plea for privacy and compassion: “We now ask for respect and privacy, for speculation to be tempered with compassion and humanity, and for our parents to be remembered for the incredible lives they lived and the love they gave.”

Murder Details

Authorities confirmed that the Reiners were stabbed to death in their Los Angeles home on Sunday. The incident was discovered shortly after 9 p.m., with investigators locating the bodies in the master bedroom. The case has been classified as a homicide, and the investigation is ongoing.

Arrest and Legal Proceedings

Nick Reiner was taken into custody by police and charged with two counts of first‑degree murder. He did not enter a plea during a brief Wednesday court hearing in Los Angeles, and his arraignment has been postponed to January 7. The charges include special circumstance allegations of multiple murders and the use of a deadly weapon.

Defense Lawyer Comments

Alan Jackson, Nick Reiner’s defense lawyer, explained on Tuesday that his client was not medically cleared in time for the initial hearing. He later spoke to reporters outside the courthouse on Wednesday, noting that the case involves “very, very complex and serious issues that are associated with this case.” Jackson said: “We ask that during this process, you allow the system to move forward in the way that it was designed to move forward … not with jumping to conclusions, but with restraint and with dignity and with the respect that this system and this process deserves, and that the family deserves.”

LAPD Confirmation

LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell confirmed that Nick Reiner has been booked for the murder of his parents.

Key Takeaways

• Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner were found stabbed to death in their Los Angeles home on Sunday.
• Their son, Nick Reiner, was arrested in University Park and faces two counts of first‑degree murder.
• The children have issued a public statement expressing grief and requesting privacy and compassion.
• Defense lawyer Alan Jackson highlighted the complexity of the case and urged restraint from the public.
• Nick Reiner’s arraignment is scheduled for January 7.

The tragic deaths of Rob and Michele Reiner have sent shockwaves through the Los Angeles community, and the legal proceedings against their son are set to unfold in the coming months.