Nick Reiner, the son of Rob Reiner and Michele Reiner, is at the forefront of his parents’ homicide case, according to multiple reports. Rob, 78, and Michele, 68, were found dead in their Los Angeles home on December 14, 2025, and the LAPD is investigating their deaths as a homicide. As police work to clear up public speculation about the case, learn everything we know so far about the Reiners’ murders below.
What Happened to Rob Reiner & His Wife Michele?
Rob, 78, and Michele, 68, were found dead in their Brentwood, California, home on December 14, 2025. The Los Angeles Fire Department was called to the Reiners’ address at around 3:30 p.m. local time, and they were found deceased. Their identities were not initially disclosed, but multiple outlets reported that they were, in fact, the Stand by Me director and his wife of nearly 40 years.
How Many Children Did Rob Reiner Have?
Rob was a father to four children altogether: his and Michele’s three biological children, Jake, Nick and Romy Reiner, and the filmmaker’s daughter Tracy, whom he adopted when he married ex-wife Penny Marshall.
Per TMZ, one of Rob’s daughters found her parents dead in their Los Angeles home.
How Did Rob Reiner & Michele Singer Reiner Die? Their Cause of Death
Rob and Michele’s exact cause of death has not been disclosed by the medical examiner nor the police. However, they were found dead with wounds consistent with a knife attack, TMZ initially reported. The outlet later reported that their throats had been slit during a possible argument.
Did Nick Reiner Kill Rob & Michele?
Yes, according to People, Nick killed Rob and Michele, though police have not confirmed this information. He is being questioned by LAPD detective as of now.
TMZ reported on December 15 that Rob and Michele’s throats had been slit after a possible argument. Per the outlet, one of Rob’s daughters discovered the spouses and informed police that Nick “should be a suspect” because he’s “dangerous.”
No arrests have been made by the time of publication, but Nick is in police custody, according to TMZ.
Where Is Nick Reiner Now?
Nick was being questioned by police in connection with the murders of Rob and Michele, according to TMZ. The outlet later reported that he was in police custody the morning of December 15, 2025.