Police had been called to Rob Reiner’s home in Los Angeles twice in 2019 before the tragic deaths of him and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner. Their son, Nick Reiner, who lived at the same property, is now accused of killing them.
Records show that police visited the house in Brentwood for a welfare check in February 2019. They were asked to check on a woman. Later that year, in September, officers responded to a call about a man possibly having mental health issues. However, the police report stated that they didn’t see any signs of mental illness.
It’s not clear who made the calls to the police or who they were concerned about.
This information comes to light after Nick Reiner, 32, was charged with the first-degree murder of his parents, Rob, 78, and Michele, 70. The couple was found dead in their home on Sunday, December 14, 2025.
The Medical Examiner’s Office has confirmed that Rob and Michele died from multiple injuries caused by a sharp object. Their deaths have been ruled as homicides.
Nick Reiner was arrested near the University of Southern California about six hours after his parents’ bodies were discovered. He is being held in jail without bail. His court hearing is scheduled for January 7, 2026. The police have not yet said what they believe the reason for the killings might be.
Before the tragic event, Rob and Nick reportedly had a loud argument at a party the night before. Sources say that Nick had struggled with addiction and homelessness in the past. A family source shared that Rob and Michele had tried to help him in every way they could, but his problems were very deep-seated.
Rob and Michele Reiner were married in 1989. Besides Nick, they had two other children, Jake and Romy. Rob also had a daughter named Tracy from his previous marriage to Penny Marshall. Jake and Romy have expressed their deep sorrow and requested privacy during this difficult time.
Rob Reiner was a famous director known for many popular movies like “This Is Spinal Tap,” “Stand by Me,” “The Princess Bride,” “When Harry Met Sally…,” “Misery,” and “A Few Good Men.”
