On Sunday night, surveillance footage from an Exposition Park-area gas station captured a moment that would become the center of a national news story: Nick Reiner’s arrest the same day his parents were found dead in their Brentwood home.
Arrest Captured on Surveillance
The video shows Nick Reiner, accused of killing his parents, entering an ampm store near the intersection of Exposition Boulevard and Vermont Avenue. He roams through the gas station before lining up at the register with a bottled beverage in hand. The footage was recorded Sunday night.
Movement After Paying
Shortly after paying, Reiner walks across the street toward the nearby Metro station. At least four emergency patrol vehicles approach him with lights flashing. He responds by raising his hands.
Clothing and Appearance
Reiner, 32, was wearing jeans, a black and green sweater with white stripes, black shoes, a hat, and a red backpack at the time of his arrest.
Parents’ Deaths
Reiner’s parents, director Rob Reiner and photographer Michele Singer Reiner, were found Sunday afternoon in their bedroom. Emergency personnel pronounced them dead.
Cause of Death
Law enforcement has not disclosed a cause of death. A source close to the Reiners told NBC News that the director and his wife had stab wounds.
Police Confirmation and Charges
Los Angeles police confirmed Nick Reiner’s arrest in a statement on Monday. He now faces murder charges, including a special circumstances allegation of multiple murders and an allegation that he used a knife.
Court Appearance and Arraignment Delays
Reiner appeared in court in Los Angeles on Wednesday. His arraignment was pushed back until Jan. 7, the second time it was delayed since his arrest. The first postponement was because he was not medically cleared in time for the hearing, according to his lawyer, Alan Jackson.
Attorney Appearance
Alan Jackson, the high‑profile attorney for Nick Reiner, also showed up at the Reiner home on Tuesday.
Media Coverage
Eric Leonard and Alex Rozier report for NBC4 News at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025.
Timeline of Events
Sunday afternoon: parents found dead in bedroom. Sunday night: surveillance footage captured Reiner’s arrest. Monday: police statement confirming arrest. Wednesday: court appearance. Tuesday (following week): attorney appearance. Dec. 16, 2025: NBC4 News report.
Significance of the Arrest Footage
The footage, taken from a public gas station, provided clear evidence of Reiner’s movements immediately after the fatal incident. It captured his behavior as he approached emergency patrol vehicles. The video has been widely circulated in the media.
Second Delay of Arraignment
The arraignment was delayed a second time, but it was not immediately clear why the second postponement occurred. The court has not released a statement explaining the new delay.
Key Takeaways
- Nick Reiner was arrested on the same day his parents were found dead.
- Surveillance footage shows him walking to a Metro station and raising his hands in front of patrol vehicles.
- He faces murder charges, including a special circumstances allegation and a knife use allegation.
The case continues to develop as the court schedules the next hearing. The arrest footage and subsequent legal proceedings remain under intense public scrutiny.
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