Rob Reiner and Wife Found Stabbed; Son Charged with Murder

Rob Reiner, the acclaimed filmmaker, and his wife, photographer Michele Singer Reiner, were found dead in their Los Angeles home on Sunday afternoon. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office released a report Wednesday confirming the couple died from multiple stab wounds. The coroner ruled the manner of death homicide, caused by “multiple sharp force injuries.” The findings matched the police statement that the pair were stabbed before their bodies were discovered.

Hours after the medical examiner’s report, Nick Reiner, one of the couple’s three children, appeared briefly in court. He faced two counts of first‑degree murder but did not enter a plea. The brief appearance came as the case moves toward formal charges.

Police investigators say the stabbing occurred before the Sunday afternoon discovery. The coroner’s office confirmed the sharp‑force injuries were the cause, aligning with the police narrative that the parents were attacked and then found.

Rob and Michele Reiner were known for their contributions to film and photography. Their deaths have shocked the community and prompted an outpouring of condolences. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s report provides the first official determination of the cause and manner of death.

Nick Reiner’s brother, Jake Reiner, 34, and sister, Romy Reiner, 28, released a joint statement Wednesday. They described the loss as devastating and requested privacy while grieving. The statement read: “Words cannot even begin to describe the unimaginable pain we are experiencing every moment of the day. The horrific and devastating loss of our parents, Rob and Michele Reiner, is something that no one should ever experience,” the statement said.

The statement continued: “They weren’t just our parents; they were our best friends. We are grateful for the outpouring of condolences, kindness, and support we have received not only from family and friends but people from all walks of life. We now ask for respect and privacy, for speculation to be tempered with compassion and humanity, and for our parents to be remembered for the incredible lives they lived and the love they gave.”

Jake and Romy also emphasized that the family wishes for compassion and privacy. They urged the public to honor their parents’ legacy rather than speculate on the circumstances of their deaths.

Nick Reiner’s legal team has not released a statement, and the case is currently pending. The Los Angeles County prosecutors will determine whether to move forward with a trial or seek a plea agreement. The court will also consider evidence from the coroner’s report and police investigation.

Local authorities have secured the crime scene and are continuing to gather forensic evidence. The investigation remains active as detectives work to confirm the details of the attack and identify any potential motives.

Community members have expressed shock and support for the family. The Reiners were beloved figures in the Los Angeles arts community, and their sudden deaths have left a void.

Key Takeaways

• Medical examiner confirms multiple stab wounds caused the deaths of Rob and Michele Reiner.
• Nick Reiner appears in court on two counts of first‑degree murder, no plea entered.
• Jake and Romy Reiner release a statement asking for privacy and compassion.

Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Singer Reiner were found dead from multiple stab wounds, and their son Nick faces two counts of first‑degree murder. The medical examiner’s report confirms homicide, and the family has requested privacy while grieving. The investigation continues as authorities work to uncover the motives behind the tragic killings.