Nick Reiner, 32, was indicted by a grand jury on two counts of first-degree murder for the fatal stabbing of his parents, Rob and Michele Singer Reiner, in their Brentwood home on December 14, 2025 [1, 2, 3]. The indictment includes special circumstance allegations of multiple murders, lying in wait, and personally using a deadly weapon, a knife [2, 3].
Rob Reiner was 78 years old, and Michele Singer Reiner was 70 at the time of their deaths [3]. Both were prominent figures in Hollywood, with Rob known for directing cult classics and both involved in Democratic fundraising [1].
Reiner was arrested shortly after the murders and remains in custody without bail [1, 3]. He has pleaded not guilty to all charges [1, 2, 3]. Prosecutors have not decided whether to seek the death penalty but have said if convicted, Reiner could face the death penalty or life in state prison without parole [1, 2, 3].
Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman stated, "This was a profound betrayal by someone who was loved and trusted by the very people he is accused of killing" [1, 2, 3]. He added the indictment also alleges Reiner committed the murders by means of lying in wait and expressed hope the indictment would bring the case one step closer to trial and justice [3].
In April 2026, Jake Reiner publicly addressed the deaths of his parents and the impact on the family [1]. The indictment was returned by the grand jury on July 20, 2026, and unsealed publicly on August 12, 2026, when Reiner pleaded not guilty in court [1, 2, 3].
A pretrial hearing for Nick Reiner is scheduled for September 15, 2026, but no trial date has been set yet [2, 3].
