Nick Reiner pleads not guilty to killing parents Rob and Michele

February 23, 2026

Nick Reiner, the 32-year-old son of acclaimed film director Rob Reiner, has entered a not guilty plea to charges of murdering both of his parents in their Brentwood, Los Angeles home. Rob Reiner, known for directing iconic films like "When Harry Met Sally" and "The Princess Bride," and his wife Michele Singer Reiner, a photographer and producer, were discovered with multiple stab wounds in December by their daughter. Prosecutors claim Nick fatally stabbed his parents in a bedroom and fled the scene, allegedly following an argument at a party the night before.

Who is affected

Nick Reiner (the defendant, 32 years old)
Rob Reiner (deceased victim, 78, Hollywood film director)
Michele Singer Reiner (deceased victim, 70, actress, photographer, and producer)
Jake and Romy (the couple's other children/Nick's siblings)
The daughter who discovered the bodies
Kimberly Greene (Nick Reiner's current attorney)
Alan Jackson (former attorney who withdrew from the case)

What action is being taken

Nick Reiner is being held in custody
Nick Reiner is receiving publicly funded legal representation
Prosecutors are pursuing charges of two counts of first-degree murder with special circumstances against Nick Reiner

Why it matters

This case involves the tragic murder of a prominent Hollywood figure and his wife, allegedly by their own son, highlighting the devastating impact of family violence even in affluent communities. The case carries significant legal weight as the defendant faces the possibility of the death penalty or life imprisonment without parole due to special circumstance allegations of multiple murders. The high-profile nature of the victims, combined with the familial relationship to the accused, has drawn substantial public attention to this deeply tragic situation.

What's next

Nick Reiner will next appear in court on 29 April

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