Rob Reiner’s son accused of lying in wait before killing parents, could face death penalty
A Los Angeles grand jury indicted Nick Reiner on two murder counts and added an allegation that he lay in wait before the attack; the 32-year-old pleaded not guilty, while prosecutors have yet to decide whether to seek the death penalty
Nick Reiner, son of renowned filmmaker Rob Reiner, has been indicted in the murders of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, according to a Los Angeles County grand jury. The indictment adds a new allegation that Nick lay in wait before attacking his parents, which, combined with other special circumstances, could make him eligible for the death penalty if convicted.
The indictment, unsealed on July 20 after a secret grand jury meeting, includes two counts of first-degree murder and alleges the use of a knife in the killings. Rob Reiner, 78, and Michele Singer Reiner, a photographer and producer, were found stabbed to death in their upscale Brentwood home on December 14, 2025. Nick Reiner was arrested hours later.
Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman expressed shock at the betrayal by someone trusted, and hopes the grand jury's indictment brings the accused closer to justice. However, key questions remain unanswered, including the motive behind the killings and whether the prosecution will seek the death penalty.
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