The entertainment world is reeling from a horrific crime after legendary Hollywood director and actor Rob Reiner and his wife, photographer Michele Singer, were found murdered in their Los Angeles home. Their son, Nick Reiner, has been arrested and charged with the killings.
A Tragic Discovery in Brentwood
In the early hours of Sunday, December 15, 2025, the bodies of a man and a woman were discovered at a mansion in the affluent Brentwood area of Los Angeles. The property is owned by the 78-year-old filmmaker, famed for classics like Stand By Me, Misery, and When Harry Met Sally.
Police swiftly confirmed the victims were Rob Reiner and his 68-year-old wife, Michele Singer. A family spokesperson released a statement expressing "profound sorrow" and "heartbreak" at the sudden loss, requesting privacy.
Son Charged Following Motel Blood Trail
The couple's 28-year-old daughter, Romy, is reported to have made the grim discovery. Shortly after the news broke, law enforcement arrested the Reiners' 32-year-old son, Nick Reiner, approximately 15 miles from the family home.
Authorities were alerted by staff at the Pierside Santa Monica motel, where Nick was staying, after they found a trail of blood inside his room. On December 16, the Los Angeles District Attorney's office charged Nick Reiner with two counts of first-degree murder.
District Attorney Nathan Hochman said the charges include a special allegation that he "used a dangerous and deadly weapon," reported to be a knife. Nick Reiner is currently held in the Twin Towers Correctional Facility and has reportedly been placed on suicide watch.
Details of the Attack and a Final Conversation
According to reports, the couple were in bed when they were attacked and both suffered multiple stab wounds. A source suggested the killings happened "in the middle of the night." The coroner is working to pinpoint the exact time of death.
The news has prompted an outpouring of grief from across Hollywood. Tributes have been left on Reiner's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, with stars like Kathy Bates and Jamie Lee Curtis paying their respects.
In a poignant post, Monty Python's Eric Idle revealed he had spoken to Rob Reiner for over an hour the night before his death, discussing future plans and a film shoot at Stonehenge.
Motive Under Investigation as Family Mourns
The Los Angeles Police Department continues to investigate the motive for the murders. Some reports indicated Nick Reiner, who has faced homelessness and rehab in the past, had an argument with his father at a Christmas party hosted by Conan O'Brien. However, sources have disputed claims it was a 'heated argument'.
Rob and Michele Reiner met on the set of When Harry Met Sally in 1989 and married that same year. They raised three children: Jake, Nick, and Romy. The couple were last seen publicly together at the Emmy Awards last year with Jake and Romy.
If convicted, Nick Reiner faces life in prison without the possibility of parole or even the death penalty. The family, and the film industry, are left to mourn an unimaginable loss.
