Son Arrested: Rob Reiner & Wife Found Dead In L.A. Mansion

LOS ANGELES, CA. (THECOUNT) — Nick Reiner, the 32-year-old son of filmmaker Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Reiner, is being held on $4 million bail after his arrest in connection with the stabbing deaths of his parents inside their Los Angeles home, according to law enforcement records and reporting by TMZ.

Nick Reiner was taken into custody by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department and remained jailed as of Monday morning, according to publicly available booking information. Authorities have not released detailed charging documents or outlined the specific allegations beyond confirming his arrest in the case.

The investigation began Sunday after one of the couple’s daughters discovered Rob and Michele Reiner inside their Los Angeles residence. According to reporting cited by TMZ, both victims were found with fatal neck injuries, described as having their throats slit. Emergency responders pronounced the couple dead at the scene.

Law enforcement officials have not publicly disclosed a motive or provided a detailed sequence of events leading up to the killings. However, reports indicate the incident may have followed an argument involving a family member. Authorities have not confirmed the identity of that individual or clarified whether the altercation occurred immediately before the fatal incident.

Investigators have also not stated whether additional suspects are being considered or whether the case is being treated as an isolated domestic incident. No information has been released regarding any weapons recovered, prior calls for service at the residence, or whether there were warning signs before the deaths.

Video obtained by TMZ from outside the crime scene showed Billy and his wife, Janice, leaving the area where police had established a perimeter. The footage shows the pair appearing visibly distressed, with Janice seen wiping away tears. The outlet did not specify their relationship to the victims or to Nick Reiner.

The deaths of Rob and Michele Reiner prompted a wave of reactions across the entertainment and political worlds. According to reports, tributes and condolences were shared by figures including former President Barack Obama, author Stephen King, and actor Ben Stiller, among others.

Rob Reiner, 78, was an internationally recognized filmmaker, actor, and producer whose career spanned several decades. He was widely known for his work both in front of and behind the camera, with films and television projects that reached audiences worldwide. Michele Reiner, 68, was his wife and longtime partner.

Authorities have not yet released autopsy results or confirmed whether the coroner’s examination has been completed. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department has said the investigation remains active, and officials have not ruled out the possibility of additional charges or clarifications as more evidence is reviewed.

Nick Reiner remains in custody with bail set at $4 million. Court records reviewed Monday did not list an arraignment date. Investigators have emphasized that the case is ongoing and that further details will be released when they can be confirmed.

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