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

[FoxxTraxx]

Where is he going to get the money to pay for this "great" attorney? Certainly not his own money. Perhaps money given to him by the wonderful parents he brutally murdered? Or is the attorney doing it pro-bono for the publicity?

What's his defense going to be? Go with the Mendendez BS that he was sexually abused? Unlike with Menendez, that clearly did not happen here. Say that his dad was hard on him because he was a degenerate addict? That he yelled at him in public because he was an embarrassment?

Or maybe the insanity defense. That he was not in the right frame of mind. CA doesn't have the death penalty, and I'm guessing his siblings will be fine if he's locked up the rest of his life, so despite the brutality of the murder of a by all appearances lovely couple, the DA doesn't bother making it a death penalty case.

The guy is scum. He took from the world some generous and lovely people, who cared for him more than anybody probably ever has or ever will. Sounds like he never respected his dad and was jealous and full of resentment. The fact he's even going to mount a strong defense shows what a narcissist he must be. I somehow doubt he feels remorse or shame for what he did, and the anguish he caused for millions upon millions of people who loved his parents.

I'm hoping he pleads guilty, but hiring a well-known attorney makes that less likely. A high-profile trial in Hollywood would turn into a media spectacle. The family will get dragged through the mud for every perceived slight or 'mistreatment' the defendant dreams up.

 

[Wishbone]

Per CourtTV Jackson said his client will not be in court today because of medical reasons

of course, his diminished capacity is at work.

 

[Elley Mae]

Nick Reiner ‘stormed off’ after getting into tiff with comedian Bill Hader at Conan O’Brien’s Christmas party

Rob Reiner’s troubled son Nick reportedly stormed off in a huff after a tiff with comedy heavyweight Bill Hader at Conan O’Brien’s Christmas party — which left other guests …

nypost.com

Hader is one of my favorites.

 

[JennieM]

LA investigators expected to lay out case against Rob Reiner’s son Nick​

District attorney’s office has until Wednesday to file charges against Nick Reiner following deaths of his parents

LA investigators expected to lay out case against Rob Reiner’s son Nick

District attorney’s office has until Wednesday to file charges against Nick Reiner following deaths of his parents

www.theguardian.com

 

[tezi]

Scott Reisch told me that the jail's medical staff are the ones who determine whether a defendant is "medically cleared" to appear in court. I guess NR is still being held on a suicide watch.

I will say, I did not see Alan Jackson representing him. I guess quite possibly NR's family hired him?

 

[Elley Mae]

Nick Reiner Is Now Represented by Lawyer Who Defended Harvey Weinstein, Kevin Spacey and Karen Read

Nick Reiner is accused of murdering his father, beloved Hollywood director Rob Reiner, and his mother, Michele Singer Reiner. His attorney, Alan Jackson, says Nick won't appear in court until he is medically cleared.

people.com

 

[Cindizzi]

https://twitter.com/x/status/2000992377293455816

 

[tlcya]

I'm hoping he pleads guilty, but hiring a well-known attorney makes that less likely. A high-profile trial in Hollywood would turn into a media spectacle. The family will get dragged through the mud for every perceived slight or 'mistreatment' the defendant dreams up.

agreed, the defense will likely put the victims on trial and paint their client as the true victim

 

[Chimera]

Rob Reiner’s troubled son Nick reportedly stormed off in a huff after a tiff with comedy heavyweight Bill Hader at Conan O’Brien’s Christmas party — which left other guests concerned....

When the SNL alum told Nick that he was in the middle of a private conversation, the source said Nick just stood there and stared, before “storming off.”

Nick Reiner ‘stormed off’ after getting into tiff with comedian Bill Hader at Conan O’Brien’s Christmas party

Rob Reiner’s troubled son Nick reportedly stormed off in a huff after a tiff with comedy heavyweight Bill Hader at Conan O’Brien’s Christmas party — which left other guests …

nypost.com

I'm sure there was more to it than that interaction with Hader. imo

Bbm.
Agreed.
Any other conversations with people that evening that were making the others uncomfortable ?

Nick could have walked up to BH and friends, whilst visibly impaired.
Possibly NR wanted to start something then and there and BH tried to politely steer him away ?

Bill is a gifted comedian; imo, and has been in the business for many years and has seen a lot.
NR's behavior might have been glaringly obvious at other events and people tried to be civil but careful in what they said around NR ?
What if -- at previous functions -- NR heard something and took it the wrong way and started a rant ?

BH is talented and funny as heck.
Sorry that he was mentioned by the NYP at all and hope there's no blowback for him.
My take on it.
Imo.

 

[Chimera]

I'm hoping he pleads guilty, but hiring a well-known attorney makes that less likely. A high-profile trial in Hollywood would turn into a media spectacle. The family will get dragged through the mud for every perceived slight or 'mistreatment' the defendant dreams up.

Agreed and makes me angry when a perp claims this or that, and the victims are deceased and unable to defend themselves.
So unfair.
Ugh.
Omo.

 

[MistyWaters]

My thoughts too. Snuck in while they were fast asleep, slit their throats quickly then maybe stabbed them some more. Then took off.
Ambush killings.
Premeditated and carefully carried out. JMO

I’m thinking impulsive and maniacal. But it would be far kinder if they never woke up to the sight of their son hovering over them with a knife. ):

Rob Reiner and Wife Michele 'Tried Everything' to Help Son Before They Died in 'Nightmare' Murder (Exclusive Sources)

Rob Reiner and his wife Michele's murder 'tried everything' to help their troubled son Nick Reiner for years before they were killed, a source says in the new issue of PEOPLE. The 32-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of murder.

people.com

‘One source with knowledge of the situation describes the site of the murders as a “Hollywood horror-scene nightmare.”

 

[Justice101]

Agree. However, in America, the decision to seek therapy is personal, and you can not force a competent adult into treatment against their will. Defining competence for this purpose is a challenge! It's not even possible to force treatment on an inmate with a history of mental illness while incarcerated. Here, I'm specifically referring to the process necessary for involuntarily medicating a defendant pursuant to the Sell factors. See Sell v. United States, 539 U.S. 166 (2003). I'm following a case where the decision to force psychotropic meds has been going on for 28 months! JMO

Sell v. United States, 539 U.S. 166 (2003)

Sell v. United States

supreme.justia.com

Our laws are screwy compared to the rest of the reasonable world

 

[Cindizzi]

Bbm.
Agreed.
Any other conversations with people that evening that were making the others uncomfortable ?

Nick could have walked up to BH and friends, whilst visibly impaired.
Possibly NR wanted to start something then and there and BH tried to politely steer him away ?

Bill is a gifted comedian; imo, and has been in the business for many years and has seen a lot.
NR's behavior might have been glaringly obvious at other events and people tried to be civil but careful in what they said around NR ?
What if -- at previous functions -- NR heard something and took it the wrong way and started a rant ?

BH is talented and funny as heck.
Sorry that he was mentioned by the NYP at all and hope there's no blowback for him.
My take on it.
Imo.

I really hate that Bill H. has been mentioned like this, too. I’m a big fan of his and I’ve watched a lot of interviews and podcasts with him. He talks about having anxiety which makes my heart go out to him even more.
Also feel very sad for Conan.
Jmo

 

[Inthedetails]

I felt the same way when I heard of Rob's passing as I did when I heard of Robin's. The loss of a soul who brought joy and warmth to so many, taken away too soon. Leaving an irreplaceable void. The world is a far lesser place without both of them.

Yes, I thought of Robin Williams when I heard about Rob Reiner. Their personalities seem very different, but they both had the mix of sharp humor, tenderness, and intelligent thought.

jmo

 

[browneyes]

Nick Reiner is calling in the heavies after being arrested for allegedly murdering his famous parents ... because Alan Jackson tells us Nick hired him as his defense attorney.

Alan is one of the best criminal defense attorneys out there, and he's no stranger to high-profile cases like this one ... he recently got Karen Read acquitted of murder in Massachusetts.

Nick Reiner Hires Defense Attorney Alan Jackson in Parents' Murder Case

Nick Reiner is calling in the heavies after being arrested for allegedly murdering his famous parents ... because Alan Jackson tells us Nick hired him as his defense attorney.

www.tmz.com

I had so much respect for Alan Jackson, the prosecutor. Now, not so much.

 

[Inthedetails]

I really hate that Bill H. has been mentioned like this, too. I’m a big fan of his and I’ve watched a lot of interviews and podcasts with him. He talks about having anxiety which makes my heart go out to him even more.
Also feel very sad for Conan.
Jmo

I do too. But I also hope they know that none of this is their fault and nothing they did contributed to it. This is all on the perp.

Walking on eggshells around a volitile person is impossible to do without an eventual blow up. It's not anyone's fault but the person who blew up.

jmopinion

 

[Cedars]

agreed, the defense will likely put the victims on trial and paint their client as the true victim

Altho, isn't that lawyer more likely to claim LAPD have framed him for a murder he didn't commit, in order to cover up their own responsibility?

Like that other famous LA guy who got off from the charge of stabbing two people, what's his name...orange juice...

 

[Cindizzi]

https://twitter.com/x/status/2000991214468776431

 

[JoeFromLB]

I’m thinking impulsive and maniacal. But it would be far kinder if they never woke up to the sight of their son hovering over them with a knife. ):

Rob Reiner and Wife Michele 'Tried Everything' to Help Son Before They Died in 'Nightmare' Murder (Exclusive Sources)

Rob Reiner and his wife Michele's murder 'tried everything' to help their troubled son Nick Reiner for years before they were killed, a source says in the new issue of PEOPLE. The 32-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of murder.

people.com

‘One source with knowledge of the situation describes the site of the murders as a “Hollywood horror-scene nightmare.”

That tells me he may have killed them in a homicidal frenzy with many stab wounds. We see that all the time here at WS. He may have cut himself accidentally during the attack.
This will all come out if it ever gets to trial.

 

[Auntie Cipation]

That tells me he may have killed them in a homicidal frenzy with many stab wounds. We see that all the time here at WS. He may have cut himself accidentally during the attack.
This will all come out if it ever gets to trial.

One of the news clips posted earlier, describing NR's arrest process, mentioned that NR doesn't drive, and speculated that he may have taken public transit to the location on Vermont St. where he was arrested (oddly, the clip does not mention the hotel aspect).

So that would suggest his transport to the hotel was also using public transport or perhaps an Uber or taxi etc.

If NR was covered in blood (his own or his parents) sufficient to create a mess as has been reported seen in the hotel room, it's hard to picture him taking a bus or even a taxi in such a condition.

Maybe we'll learn that the hotel mess was from trying (poorly) to rinse out bloody items. Or maybe, as someone suggested upthread, there was a self-harm component to what happened in the hotel room that was later controlled. MOO