Nick Reiner, the 32-year-old son of renowned director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele SingerHe is accused of killing his parents and the case against him will be presented to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office for consideration on Tuesday, according to police.
The Reiners’ daughter found her parents stabbed to death in their Brentwood home on Sunday, sources told ABC News.
Signs are posted on the front door outside Rob Reiner’s residence, Dec. 15, 2025, in the Brentwood section of Los Angeles.
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Nick Reiner lived on his parents’ property, according to a former family security guard.
Nick Reiner was not home when his parents were found, law enforcement sources told ABC News, and he was detained near the University of Southern California on Sunday night. He is in jail on suspicion of murder and is being held without bail, police said.
Rob Reiner and Nick Reiner attend the AOL Build Speaker Series in New York City on May 4, 2016.
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Nick Reiner had been open about struggling with drug addiction since he was a teenager. In 2016, Nick Reiner worked with his father on the film “Being Charlie,” which was largely based on his struggle with drug addiction.
On Saturday night, Rob and Nick Reiner argued at a party, and at the party Nick was seen acting strangely, sources told ABC News.
Rob Reiner, a famous director, producer and actor, is known for major Hollywood hits including “The Princess Bride”, “When Harry Met Sally…”, “Stand By Me”, “This is Spinal Tap”, “A Few Good Men” and many more.
A neighbor told ABC News that actors Billy Crystal and Larry David were seen at the home after police arrived on Sunday.
A drone view of the Reiner House, after actor, director and political activist Rob Reiner and his wife were found dead, in Los Angeles, California, on December 15, 2025.
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“Billy looked like he was about to cry,” the neighbor said.
Rob Reiner and Singer, who met while Rob Reiner was directing “When Harry Met Sally…”, married in 1989 and share three children: Jake, Nick and Romy.
Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner arrive at the 2019 Human Rights Campaign Los Angeles Dinner on March 30, 2019 in Los Angeles.
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Rob Reiner is also survived by his daughter Tracy Reiner with his first wife, Penny Marshall, who died in 2018.
Rob Reiner, son of comedian Carl Reiner and actress and singer Estelle Lebost, first became famous in Norman Lear TV comedy “All in the Family.”
He played the role of Archie Bunker’s son-in-law Michael Stivic, known as Meathead, from 1971 to 1978, winning two Emmy Awards for the role.
“The Lear family is devastated by the death of Rob and Michele Reiner,” the family said in a statement Sunday night. “Norman often referred to Rob as a son, and their close relationship was extraordinary, to us and the world.”
“Lyn Lear remained very close to them and told them: ‘The world is unmistakably darker tonight and we are helpless,'” the statement added.
Flowers cover Rob Reiner’s Walk of Fame star on Monday, Dec. 15, 2025, in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles.
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Rob Reiner was also known for his promotional work.
“This is a devastating loss for our city and our country,” Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass said in a statement. “Rob Reiner’s contributions reverberate throughout American culture and society, and he has improved countless lives through his creative work and his advocacy for social and economic justice.”
This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
ABC News’ Alex Stone contributed to this report.
