Son of Rob Reiner Found Near USC After Parents Were Found in Brentwood Home

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Key Details

• Nick Reiner, the suspect in the deaths of Rob Reiner and his wife Michele, was not present at the family’s home when the bodies were discovered, according to reports from ABC News.
• Authorities reportedly located Nick quickly near the University of Southern California campus, not far from the family’s Brentwood residence.
• Nick has been arrested and is currently being held without bail on murder charges.

Nick Reiner was reportedly not at the home of his late parents, Rob and Michele Reiner, when their bodies were found inside.

The 32-year-old allegedly left his parents’ house in Brentwood, Los Angeles, and traveled a short distance before being located by police near the University of Southern California campus, ABC News reported.

Authorities managed to “quickly” locate Nick near the campus, where he was arrested on suspicion of murder at approximately 9:15 p.m. on Sunday.

The Los Angeles Police Department confirmed the details of the arrest, specifying that it occurred in the Exposition Park area near USC.

Rob Reiner and wife Michelle during CBS at 75 in New York City.

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Nick was taken into custody hours after his parents were found dead in their home on Sunday afternoon. The Los Angeles Police Department reported that the bodies were discovered around 3:40 p.m. On the same day, Nick was identified as the suspect in their deaths.

He is currently being held without bond at the Twin Towers Jail in Los Angeles and is scheduled to appear in court on Tuesday, December 16.

Prior to the tragic events, Nick, Michele, and Rob attended a holiday party hosted by Conan O’Brien, where an altercation reportedly occurred between Nick and Rob. Attendees noted that Nick exhibited erratic behavior, repeatedly asking guests about their fame.

The couple, who had been married since 1989, had three children together: Jake, Nick, and Romy. Rob Reiner’s previous marriage to Penny Marshall lasted from 1971 to 1981, during which he adopted her daughter, Tracy.

Nick has previously spoken about his struggles with addiction and homelessness, which began in his teenage years. He reported cycles of rehabilitation since the age of 15, and as his addiction intensified, he distanced himself from home, spending considerable time without stable housing across various states.