Rob Reiner and Wife Michele Found Dead in LA Home; Son Nick Charged with Murder

Hollywood is mourning the tragic deaths of acclaimed filmmaker Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Singer Reiner, who were found stabbed to death in their Brentwood home on Sunday, December 14, 2025. The couple's 32-year-old son, Nick Reiner, has been arrested and charged with their murders in a shocking case that has sent shockwaves through the entertainment industry. Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman announced Tuesday that Nick Reiner faces two counts of first-degree murder with the special circumstance of multiple murders, along with a special allegation that he used a deadly weapon in the form of a knife. The charges carry a maximum sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole or the death penalty. "No decision at this point has been made with respect to the death penalty," Hochman said during a Tuesday news conference. The bodies of Rob Reiner, 78, and Michele Singer Reiner, 68, were discovered by their daughter on Sunday at their Los Angeles-area residence. Sources told ABC News that both victims had suffered fatal stab wounds. The Los Angeles Police Department's Robbery-Homicide division immediately launched an investigation, treating the case as an apparent homicide. Nick Reiner was arrested Sunday night at a Metro station approximately 15 miles away from his parents' mansion. Video footage released by the LAPD shows him being taken into custody in handcuffs before being transported in a police car. He was initially held on $4 million bail, though records later showed he was being held without bail. "We have our robbery/homicide division handling the investigation. They worked throughout the night on this case and were able to take into custody Nick Reiner, a suspect in this case," said LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell. The 32-year-old was scheduled to appear in court Tuesday for his arraignment but was unable to attend due to medical reasons, according to his attorney Alan Jackson. Jackson told reporters outside the Los Angeles courthouse that he did not know the specifics of his client's medical issue. Nick Reiner is now expected to appear in court on Wednesday. According to sources, Nick Reiner had been living on his parents' property. The family had previously dealt with Nick's struggles, including reported battles with drug addiction. The entertainment industry has been quick to pay tribute to the beloved filmmaker and his wife. Former President Barack Obama, Jamie Lee Curtis, Christopher Guest, and Elijah Wood were among the many celebrities offering their condolences. Jamie Lee Curtis and her husband Christopher Guest released a joint statement saying: "Christopher and I are numb and sad and shocked about the violent, tragic deaths of our dear friends Rob and Michelle Singer Reiner and our ONLY focus and care right now is for their children and immediate families and we will offer all support possible to help them." Rob Reiner's adopted daughter Tracy, from his first marriage to Penny Marshall, broke her silence following the tragedy. "I came from the greatest family ever," she told NBC News. "I don't know what to say. I'm in shock." The Reiner family released an official statement Sunday night: "It is with profound sorrow that we announce the tragic passing of Michele and Rob Reiner. We are heartbroken by this sudden loss, and we ask for privacy during this unbelievably difficult time." Rob Reiner was a legendary figure in Hollywood, known for directing classics such as "This Is Spinal Tap," "The Princess Bride," "When Harry Met Sally," and "A Few Good Men." Born in the Bronx in 1947, he was also known for his acting role as Mike "Meathead" Stivic on "All in the Family." Michele Singer Reiner was a photographer and the couple's partner in both life and various creative endeavors. The investigation remains ongoing as authorities work to piece together the events that led to this tragic double homicide. The case has shocked Hollywood and fans worldwide, as the entertainment community grapples with the loss of one of its most respected filmmakers and the circumstances surrounding his death.