Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner Found Dead in Brentwood Son Nick Reiner Charged With Murder

There are some stories that don’t even feel real when you read them and this is one of them. Filmmaker Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, were found dead in their Brentwood home in Los Angeles on Sunday, December 14, 2025, according to official authorities and multiple major news reports.

Their son, Nick Reiner, 32, has now been charged in connection with their deaths.

What investigators and prosecutors have confirmed

According to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office, Nick Reiner was charged on December 16, 2025 with

• Two counts of murder

• A special circumstance allegation of multiple murders

• A special allegation that he personally used a deadly weapon — a knife

The District Attorney’s Office stated the case involves the fatal stabbing of both parents at their Brentwood residence. Officials have described family-violence homicide cases as among the most difficult they handle, given how intimate and devastating these incidents are.

The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner has also ruled the deaths homicides, listing the cause as multiple sharp force injuries.

Court proceedings

Reuters reported that Nick Reiner appeared in court on December 17, 2025, for an initial court appearance. He did not enter a plea at that time, and the arraignment was postponed to January 7, 2026 at the request of the defense.

He remains in custody while the case moves forward.

What we don’t know yet

As of now, law enforcement has not publicly released a motive. Officials have also not provided a full timeline of events beyond what has been confirmed through official statements and early court proceedings.

This is an active investigation, and the facts will continue to develop through court filings and official updates.

A necessary note

Nick Reiner has been charged, which is serious — but charges are not a conviction. Like every defendant, he is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.

Why this story is hitting so hard

Rob Reiner’s work shaped generations of film and television, and Michele Singer Reiner’s creative life was part of the same world of storytelling and art. This case has already prompted shock and grief, not only because of who they were — but because of the nature of what authorities say happened.

This is the kind of tragedy that reminds you how thin the line is between “celebrity news” and real human loss.

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Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, were found dead in their Brentwood home on December 14, 2025. Los Angeles prosecutors say their son, Nick Reiner, has been charged with two counts of murder, including a special circumstance allegation of multiple murders and an allegation involving the use of a knife. The medical examiner has ruled the deaths homicides caused by multiple sharp force injuries. This is a developing case, and I’ll share updates as verified information is released.

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Sources

• Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office — News Release (Dec. 16, 2025). L.A. County DA's Office

• Reuters — Court appearance and arraignment postponement (Dec. 17, 2025). Reuters

• The Guardian — Medical examiner ruling and case details (Dec. 18, 2025). The Guardian

• People — Medical examiner ruling and investigation details (Dec. 18, 2025). People.com