Son of Hollywood director Rob Reiner denies murdering parents after allegation of lying in wait

Nick Reiner has been indicted on charges of murdering his parents, renowned director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Reiner, by lying in wait, according to prosecutors. The indictment, returned on July 20 and unsealed on Wednesday, alleges that Reiner killed his parents with a knife, a dangerous and deadly weapon. Reiner, 32, pleaded not guilty to the charges and remains held without bond, with his next court appearance scheduled for September 15.

The Reiners were found stabbed to death in their Brentwood home on December 14, 2025, following an argument between Nick Reiner and his father at a holiday party the night before. Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman expressed his hope that the indictment will bring the case closer to a trial and justice. If convicted, Reiner faces life in prison without parole, though the decision on whether to seek the death penalty has not yet been made by the district attorney's office.

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