The shocking deaths of Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Singer Reiner have triggered a full LAPD homicide investigation, but as of now, authorities have not identified or arrested a suspect, nor have they publicly confirmed a motive.
What happened?
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On Sunday, December 14, around 3:30 pm PT, Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics were called to the Reiners’ Brentwood home for medical aid.
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Inside the residence, responders found two victims, a man and a woman, whose ages matched Rob (78) and Michele (68).
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Shortly after, the LAPD Robbery-Homicide Division took over the case.
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According to early reports cited by New York Post, the victims were stabbed, pointing toward a double homicide.
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Law enforcement has not confirmed the weapon, attacker, or whether the deaths resulted from a break-in, domestic incident, or targeted crime.
Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, were tragically killed by their son, Nick Reiner, multiple sources have confirmed to PEOPLE. The shocking double homicide unfolded on Sunday, Dec. 14, when the Los Angeles Fire Department responded to a medical aid call at around 3:30 p.m.
Upon entering the Brentwood home, first responders discovered a 78-year-old man and a 68-year-old woman dead at the scene. Sources later confirmed that the victims were Rob Reiner — the beloved actor and director behind This Is Spinal Tap, Stand by Me, When Harry Met Sally, Misery, and A Few Good Men — and his wife Michele Singer Reiner, a photographer and producer.
What do we know about the suspect, Nick Reiner?
Nick Reiner, the couple’s son, has faced a long, well-documented struggle with drug addiction and homelessness, something he publicly discussed in a 2016 interview with PEOPLE.
Key points about Nick:
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He began using drugs in his early teens.
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Cycled through rehab repeatedly from age 15 onward.
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Experienced long periods of homelessness across multiple states.
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His experiences eventually formed the basis of the semi-autobiographical film Being Charlie, which he co-wrote.
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In 2016, he said he had returned home and was reconnecting with family.
Authorities have not yet released the exact details surrounding the motive, circumstances, or method of the killings, but early reports indicate this was a double homicide, and investigators from the LAPD Robbery-Homicide Division are handling the case.
Investigation ongoing
Police have not issued an official public statement naming Nick as the suspect, but multiple outlets and sources confirm he is responsible for the deaths.
Further details — including charges, motive, or the sequence of events — are expected to be released as the investigation progresses.
