The Los Angeles Police Department has arrested Nick Reiner, the 32-year-old son of acclaimed Hollywood director Rob Reiner, in connection with the brutal murders of his parents. The film community and the world are reeling from this shocking family tragedy.
Gruesome Discovery in Brentwood Home
The horrifying incident came to light on Sunday, December 14, 2025, around 3:30 p.m. local time. The couple's daughter, Romy Reiner, made the grim discovery at their upscale residence in the 200 block of South Chadbourne Avenue in Brentwood. She found the bodies of her parents with injuries that authorities described as "lacerations consistent with a knife."
Police Chief Jim McDonnell confirmed that a massive police presence, including homicide detectives from the Robbery Homicide Division, quickly descended on the scene. What began as a death investigation was swiftly classified as a double homicide.
Son Identified as Prime Suspect and Arrested
Despite initial statements from Deputy Chief Alan S. Hamilton that no suspect had been identified, the investigation moved rapidly. By approximately 9:15 p.m. on December 14, detectives had named Nick Reiner as the "main suspect" and located him.
He was taken into custody and booked for murder under Booking Number 7144668. The LAPD stated that the investigation revealed Nick Reiner was responsible for the deaths of Robert and Michele Reiner. He remains in custody with no bail, and the case is slated to be presented to the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, for formal charges.
A Family Shattered and a Public Argument
In a heartbreaking official statement, the Reiner family expressed their profound grief. "It is with profound sorrow that we announce the tragic passing of Michele and Rob Reiner," the statement read. "We are heartbroken by this sudden loss, and we ask for privacy during this unbelievably difficult time."
Reports indicate a possible motive may be linked to a heated altercation. According to sources, Nick Reiner had a "very loud" argument with his father, Rob Reiner, at Conan O'Brien's holiday party just the night before, on Saturday evening. The timing of this clash, immediately preceding the murders, has become a critical focus for investigators.
The case, handled by the LAPD's Gang Unit and Homicide Special Section, continues to unfold, leaving Hollywood and fans worldwide mourning the loss of a legendary filmmaker and his wife in such a violent and tragic manner.
