CA - Murder victims Identified as Rob Reiner and wife Michele - LA Dec 14 2025

[SMK777]

I've searched, but thus far no toxicology reports on Nick Reiner.

 

[MassGuy]

Autopsy Update. Below is Rob Reiner's cause of death. His wife's is the same.​

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Case Number​

2025-19480

Case Status​

Open

Body Status​

READY FOR RELEASE

Sex​

Male

Ethnicity​

White/Caucasian

Place of Death​

Residence

Manner​

HOMICIDE

Investigator​

Hertzog, Jennifer

Deputy Medical Examiner​

Dr. Edminster, Sarah

Cause A​

MULTIPLE SHARP FORCE INJURIES

Cause B​

Cause C​

Cause D​

Other Significant Conditions​

https://me.lacounty.gov/case-detail/?caseNumber=2025-19480

 

[tlcya]

It's important to remember that Nick suffers from some form of mental illness, according to his own parents. I think it would be short-sighted to attribute his actions entirely to being spoiled, arrested development, etc.

Gonna split hairs here but ultimately I agree with you:

unnamed "family" sources said: Michele had been anguishing to friends over the last few months that she and Rob were at their wits' end over Nick's mental illness and alleged substance abuse issues, and did not know what to do with their son Nick … saying, "We've tried everything." Source TMZ

But I AM of the opinion that NR does indeed suffer from some form of mental illness or severe personality disorder. I lean to mental illness and whether it came before or due to the extreme prolonged drug abuse, I do think it is a factor in this case. JMO

 

[JDG]

Rob Reiner and his wife's cause of death revealed

The couple died at their home on Sunday.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

[Cedars]

Serious, yes.

Very complex ... maybe --

Agree. I was thinking: Sure, it's complex for his attny to figure out how to get him off on this one...

Like, what was he doing lurking in a convenience store, when his parents had been discovered murdered hours before...he was probably staring at tabloid headlines about it while he paid for his drink...

JMO

 

[ttjo]

Agree. I was thinking: Sure, it's complex for his attny to figure out how to get him off on this one...

Like, what was he doing lurking in a convenience store, when his parents had been discovered murdered hours before...he was probably staring at tabloid headlines about it while he paid for his drink...

JMO

It is kind of odd, he was already being talked about by then. Also, of all knapsacks why pick a red one ? Red is such an eye catcher. Not that it matters what knapsack he chose as much as it all feels like that is how he operated, Pushing limits, testing fate.

 

[Chimera]

At this time and given what we know so far ... I'm not sensing any repentance/regret from Nick ?
Don't know about the past, had he tried himself to get straightened out or was it usually a failure to get him treatment ?
Imo.

 

[bearfossils]

Gonna split hairs here but ultimately I agree with you:



But I AM of the opinion that NR does indeed suffer from some form of mental illness or severe personality disorder. I lean to mental illness and whether it came before or due to the extreme prolonged drug abuse, I do think it is a factor in this case. JMO

From what I could glean, it seems like NR has suffered from some form of mental illness since he was young. Certain disorders can trigger substance abuse, frequently as a poor and/or desperate means of trying to deal with psychological issues. Speculation on my part, but I think this is a big part of why rehab “didn’t work” for people like NR: because the root issue isn’t the drug or alcohol use but his underlying mental problems. Eventually, the two become so enmeshed with one another, it’s difficult to separate them and find an effective way to treat them.

 

[Stunned]

Am hoping that the outcome of the trial -- if there is one, maybe he'll take a plea deal ? -- will be life without parole.
Nick had access to resources to live away from his parents if he wanted to, they might have even paid for a condo for him ?
No excuses.

His parents had (presumably) paid for him to go to multiple rehabs, he could have tried to pull himself out of his hole and looked for a way to eventually support himself.
It wouldn't have to be in the entertainment career either.

I can imagine the 'reasons' his atty. will come up with ?
Imo, no excuse for what Nick did.
Omo.

I wonder if they trusted him to live on his own in a condo? They might have have just needed to keep a tight leach because of his behavior and possible relapsing. IMO

 

[Gemmie]

Autopsy Update. Below is Rob Reiner's cause of death. His wife's is the same.​

​

Case Number​

2025-19480

Case Status​

Open

Body Status​

READY FOR RELEASE

Sex​

Male

Ethnicity​

White/Caucasian

Place of Death​

Residence

Manner​

HOMICIDE

Investigator​

Hertzog, Jennifer

Deputy Medical Examiner​

Dr. Edminster, Sarah

Cause A​

MULTIPLE SHARP FORCE INJURIES

Cause B​

Cause C​

Cause D​

Other Significant Conditions​

https://me.lacounty.gov/case-detail/?caseNumber=2025-19480

Sounds pretty straightforward.

Which leads me to a question... IF their throats were slit, like tabloids have been saying... would that be spelled out in their cause of death, or would that simply fall under "Multiple sharp force injuries"?

 

[keek]

Sounds pretty straightforward.

Which leads me to a question... IF their throats were slit, like tabloids have been saying... would that be spelled out in their cause of death, or would that simply fall under "Multiple sharp force injuries"?

I myself do not know where the throats slit came from as fact, but multiple stab wounds make more sense to me, his anger and resentment and the knife. IMO

 

[wendybtn]

There's already talk/speculation of a possible not guilty by reason of insanity plea. If that happens, expect a very long wait, namely, years before a trial.
California courts are incredibly slow in these kind of cases.
At least he will sit in jail without bail.

California courts are slow in all cases I have followed.

 

[Cedars]

From what I could glean, it seems like NR has suffered from some form of mental illness since he was young. Certain disorders can trigger substance abuse, frequently as a poor and/or desperate means of trying to deal with psychological issues. Speculation on my part, but I think this is a big part of why rehab “didn’t work” for people like NR: because the root issue isn’t the drug or alcohol use but his underlying mental problems. Eventually, the two become so enmeshed with one another, it’s difficult to separate them and find an effective way to treat them.

I agree, although I'd say mental issues.can apply to anyone in various phases of life and don't have to be labelled a full blown clinical mental illness for the person to be at high risk of developing an addiction to try to cope.

I guess the question might be: did he have the kind of mental illness that is known to sometimes result in violence? And if he did, why are there no reports of violence when he was younger, which is when those illnesses are typically diagnosed and treated by psychiatrists with medication...

JMO

 

[Gemmie]

I myself do not know where the throats slit came from as fact, but multiple stab wounds make more sense to me, his anger and resentment and the knife. IMO

It was the tabloids, which have been quoted here. Hence me trying to figure out if slit throats falls under what the ME put down as the cause, or would there be some sort of mention of that.

 

[Leprikawn]

Using a knife is an anger and personal way of killing someone. I have read articles on how in some people marijuana can bring on some mental health issues in some people. Add in heavier drugs and I am sure any issues can be magnified. I would not be surprised if he is deemed insane and sent to a state hospital.

 

[Seattle1]

https://twitter.com/x/status/2001005821224751117

 

[detective.moon]

I would not be surprised if he is deemed insane and sent to a state hospital.

rsbm

questions from a curious non-american
would a state hospital be seen as a (much) nicer option? would he receive good treatment there for his mental illness and addiction?

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

Rob Reiner's two children speak out after brother's hearing in parents' murder

Nick Reiner, who did not enter a plea on Wednesday, is facing murder charges after allegedly killing his parents at their Los Angeles home over the weekend.

www.nbcnews.com

Two children of Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner released a statement on Wednesday after their brother appeared in a Los Angeles courthouse in connection with their parents' murder.

"Words cannot even begin to describe the unimaginable pain we are experiencing every moment of the day," Jake and Romy Reiner said in the statement.

"The horrific and devastating loss of our parents, Rob and Michele Reiner, is something that no one should ever experience. They weren’t just our parents; they were our best friends," the statement added...

 

[waldojabba]

From what I could glean, it seems like NR has suffered from some form of mental illness since he was young. Certain disorders can trigger substance abuse, frequently as a poor and/or desperate means of trying to deal with psychological issues. Speculation on my part, but I think this is a big part of why rehab “didn’t work” for people like NR: because the root issue isn’t the drug or alcohol use but his underlying mental problems. Eventually, the two become so enmeshed with one another, it’s difficult to separate them and find an effective way to treat them.

I think you are referring to what is commonly called a "dual diagnosis".
So I guess my question is was there ever a mental health diagnosis before the addiction started - I think the first rehab iirc was at around at 15 yrs old. was he starting to self medicate to block out weird feelings from for instance bi polar or schizophenia ? Hard to say of course but maybe there is documentation along the way.
After a while I guess if the two exist simultaneously they become so emeshed and like what came first chicken or egg? But if you can remove the substances maybe you can then work on the other.

What strikes me here is that the parents were going to a party and were so apprehensive about leaving their adult son alone bc they sensed something "off" about him/his demeanor that they brought him to the party to keep an eye on him. And we know from msm that he acted strange at the party and had a fight with parents and they all left.

Then presumably in less than 24 hrs he kills his parents.
Just wondering are there symptoms before a psychotic break. Is that what he had that led to all of this carnage and killing of his parents.

Also did he rent the hotel room before kiling them - do we know? I have all the apps for booking rooms online and getting key less entry on my phone thereby not necessarily passing or interacting with the front desk. I read the room was bloody so he must have been bloody arriving there?

Sorry if I missed the answers already just checking in again

JMO

 

[SMK777]

It was the tabloids, which have been quoted here. Hence me trying to figure out if slit throats falls under what the ME put down as the cause, or would there be some sort of mention of that.

New York Post is an approved source:

Reiners had throats slit by family member during heated argument: Report

Rob Reiner, wife Michele had throats slit by family member during heated argument: report

The legendary director and his wife of 36 years, Michele Singer Reiner, were found Sunday afternoon by their daughter, Romy — who immediately told cops the killer was another family member.

nypost.com