LOS ANGELES — The family of late filmmaker Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Singer Reiner has broken their silence following the first court appearance of their son Nick Reiner, who is charged with the murder of his parents. The Reiner family statement marks the first public comments as the high‑profile case continues to develop.
Jake and Romy Reiner, siblings of Nick, described the deaths of their parents as “horrific and devastating” in an emotional joint message released Wednesday. In the statement, the two expressed profound grief and acknowledged the widespread support they have received from friends, family and fans around the world. They called for privacy and compassion as the legal process moves forward.
The tragic events began earlier this week when Rob and Michele Reiner were found dead in their Brentwood home in Los Angeles, the victims of fatal stab wounds. Their bodies were discovered on December 14, in what authorities are treating as a double homicide.
Nick Reiner, 32, appeared in court on Tuesday and Wednesday, where his arraignment was postponed to January 7, 2026, at the request of his defense team. During the hearing, he did not enter a plea and was ordered held without bail on two counts of first‑degree murder. Prosecutors allege special circumstances due to the use of a deadly weapon.
Law enforcement continues to investigate the case. Authorities and people reported additional context on the incident, including reports that tensions were present between Nick and his father during a holiday event just hours before the killings.
The Reiner children, who described their parents as not just caregivers but their best friends, thanked supporters for condolences and asked the public to honor the couple’s legacy by remembering the “incredible lives they lived.” Millions around the world continue to follow the case, which has shocked Hollywood and reignited conversations on family violence and mental health.
