MOVIE NEWS – Medical examiner records confirm that Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner were killed, as investigators continue to examine the family events that led to the crime.
Records released by the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner confirm that filmmaker Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, died from multiple sharp force injuries, with the manner of death officially classified as a homicide. The determination leaves no ambiguity: authorities concluded that both deaths were caused by another person, reinforcing the investigative direction taken from the earliest stages of the case.
The bodies were discovered on December 14, 2025, after relatives became concerned when the couple could not be reached. Their daughter, Romy Reiner, went to the family’s West Los Angeles home that afternoon and found both parents dead in the master bedroom. Police quickly secured the scene and opened a homicide investigation.
Rob Reiner was a defining figure in American cinema, directing films such as When Harry Met Sally…, Stand by Me, and A Few Good Men, while his career was launched by the cult satire This Is Spinal Tap. Michele Singer Reiner worked as a producer and photographer and remained active in public advocacy. News of their deaths sent shockwaves through the entertainment industry.
The Son at the Center of the Case
Authorities arrested the couple’s son, Nick Reiner, later that same day. He now faces two counts of first-degree murder, and prosecutors allege that a knife was used in the attack. While the forensic findings align with that claim, investigators have released limited information about the motive.
Detectives continue to analyze physical evidence, witness statements, and the timeline leading up to the killings as they work to reconstruct what happened inside the home.
An Argument Before the Deaths
Reports indicate that the night before the killings, Nick Reiner argued with his father at a holiday gathering hosted by Conan O’Brien in Los Angeles. Michele Singer Reiner was also reportedly present. Authorities have not confirmed a direct connection, but the incident remains under review.
Nick Reiner appeared briefly in court, and his arraignment was scheduled for January 7, 2026.
Forrás: CNN, Los Angeles Times, Variety
