At a Glance
- Security hold placed on Rob Reiner murder records.
- Nick Reiner charged with two counts of murder.
- Deaths ruled homicides from multiple sharp force injuries.
- Why it matters: The hold limits public access to investigation details until a court order is lifted.
On December 14, 2025, Los Angeles police sealed all records related to the murders of director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele. The move follows the arrest of their son, Nick Reiner, who faces murder charges.
Security Hold Details
The Los Angeles Police Department initiated the hold, preventing release of the medical examiner report and other documents. The hold remains in effect until the court lifts it.
Medical examiner’s office stated:
> “The Department understands the public’s interest in these cases and remains committed to transparency when possible.
> Information will be made available once the court order is lifted.”
LAPD said:
> “The LAPD sought to seal the records of the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s investigation into Robert and Michele Reiner’s death.
> The causes of death of Mr. and Mrs. Reiner have already been made public.
> The order was sought only to ensure detectives from Robbery-Homicide Division learned of important information surrounding their deaths before the media and the public.
> The order was not sought to undermine transparency.”
Charges and Legal Proceedings
Nick Reiner is charged with two counts of murder, including a special circumstance of multiple murders, and faces a sentence enhancement for personal use of a deadly weapon.
The charges carry the potential for a death sentence if prosecutors pursue capital punishment.
He is scheduled for arraignment on January 7, 2026.
Key facts:
- Bodies found on December 14, 2025 in their Brentwood home.
- Nick Reiner, 32, arrested and charged on the same day.
- Deaths classified as homicides with multiple sharp force injuries.
Key Takeaways
- A security hold keeps investigation details from the public until lifted.
- Nick Reiner faces serious murder charges and a possible death sentence.
- An arraignment is set for January 7, 2026.
The hold keeps the public in the dark while the legal process against Nick Reiner continues.
