Rob Reiner, the acclaimed Once Upon a Time in America and A Few Good Men director. His wife, Michele Singer Reiner, a talented and accomplished photographer, was killed and found at the scene. The terrifying and sad realization is that their daughter, Romy Reiner, went into the home and found her father’s lifeless body. The circumstances of their deaths have led to a shocking investigation, with extremely alarming allegations leveled at their son, Nick Reiner.
On another fateful Sunday morning, Romy Reiner pulled up to her parents’ house. As she horrifiedly discovered through exhaustive reporting, both Rob and Michele had been dead for several hours. The coroner’s preliminary reports point to late Saturday night or early Sunday morning as time of death. The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) has opened an investigation into the tragic occurrence. When asked about the case lately, LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell has acknowledged that the coroner’s report is still forthcoming.
Nick Reiner, 32, is charged with two counts of first-degree murder. He is charged with using a dangerous weapon, namely a knife, during and in relation to the crime of violence. The charges stemmed from an interaction that occurred the night before their bodies were found. Nick had been to a party that Conan O’Brien hosted, and friends there were concerned by Nick’s ‘erratic’ behavior. According to testimony and reports, there was a vigorous exchange between Nick and his father at the event. One of the families’ sources has challenged the narrative.
Nick Reiner was arrested at approximately 9:30 PM on Sunday in Exposition Park, roughly 15 miles from his parents’ home. Alan Jackson, Nick’s attorney, Eric Nick is still awaiting medical clearance for return. Because of this, he will not be able to make it to court until at least Wednesday. This tragic case has focused national attention, and rightfully so. Beyond that, it’s a story about the complicated realities of family and care.
The Reiners’ family has had a history of addressing Nick’s struggles together. Each of these Hollywood sources claims that Rob Reiner never scolded Nick for accosting me at the party. They had become accustomed to standing alongside him during crisis after crisis. This family connection only compounds the tragedy that has left so many scratching their heads in disbelief.
Further investigations are still underway. In the meantime, the community continues to mourn the loss of Rob and Michele Singer Reiner, who were both highly-regarded figures in the film and photography industries. As police work to uncover the details surrounding their untimely deaths, we will celebrate their contributions to the arts and remember them always.