The Los Angeles District Attorney's office has announced plans to file murder charges against Nick Reiner in connection with the deaths of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Reiner, whose bodies were discovered in their Los Angeles home in November 2025. The prosecution will proceed based on forensic evidence and investigative findings.
- Nick Reiner, 34, is set to be charged with first-degree murder in the deaths of his parents, Rob Reiner (78) and Michele Reiner (75)
- Bodies discovered November 12, 2025, in Bel-Air, Los Angeles, with forensic evidence indicating blunt force trauma
- Blood-stained hammer linked to Reiner found in a storage unit under his name
- Cell tower data and deleted messages from the week before the murders support prosecution timeline
- Prosecution based on 45-day investigation and review of physical, digital, and financial evidence
- Preliminary hearing scheduled for February 2026 in Los Angeles County Superior Court
Nick Reiner, 34, is expected to face formal charges in the double homicide of his parents, Rob Reiner, 78, and Michele Reiner, 75, both of whom were found deceased in their Bel-Air residence on November 12, 2025. Authorities confirmed that the deaths were ruled homicides, with forensic tests indicating blunt force trauma and signs of forced entry. The investigation, led by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department and the DA’s Office, has focused on the family’s home security systems, digital communications, and financial records in the weeks leading up to the incident. The DA’s office, after a 45-day review of evidence, determined sufficient probable cause exists to pursue first-degree murder charges. Prosecutors highlighted the discovery of a blood-stained hammer consistent with the injuries, recovered from a storage unit under Nick Reiner’s name, as a key piece of physical evidence. Additionally, cell tower data placed Reiner’s phone near the home during the estimated time of the crime, and digital records show deleted messages between him and his parents dated within 72 hours before the incident. The case has drawn national attention due to the victims’ high-profile status. Rob Reiner, a renowned film director known for works including 'This Is Spinal Tap' and 'The Princess Bride,' was a vocal critic of former President Donald Trump. In a public statement on November 15, 2025, Trump referenced the killings without evidence, suggesting 'the anger' generated by Rob Reiner’s opposition to him may have played a role in the tragedy. The statement was widely condemned by law enforcement officials and media watchdogs. Legal experts anticipate a complex trial, with defense attorneys likely to challenge the timeline and forensic interpretations. The case is expected to be heard in Los Angeles County Superior Court, with a preliminary hearing scheduled for February 2026. The outcome could impact how authorities handle domestic violence and familial homicide cases in high-profile contexts.