Nick Reiner, Son of Rob Reiner, Taken Off Suicide Watch Ahead of Parent’s Murder Charges

Nick Reiner in September 2024 (left); Rob and Michele Reiner in January 2017 (right).
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Key Information

• Nick Reiner has been removed from suicide watch but remains in solitary confinement at the Twin Towers Correctional Facility in Los Angeles, according to a Los Angeles County sheriff source.
• He faces two counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner, with a special allegation involving the use of a knife.
• Medical professionals have classified Nick as having a “mental disability,” as reported by the sheriff’s office.

Nick Reiner is no longer on suicide watch at the Twin Towers Correctional Facility in downtown Los Angeles, as confirmed by a sheriff source. Following his entry into the jail system on December 15, he was placed under heightened supervision.

The 32-year-old currently resides in solitary confinement, wearing standard jail-issued clothing. The suicide-prevention smock he previously wore has been removed.

According to the sheriff’s source, Nick will remain in High Observation Housing unless a court determines otherwise, and he continues to be monitored closely.

No response has been received from Nick’s attorney regarding requests for comment.

Nick Reiner on Sept. 9, 2025.

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Nick faces charges of first-degree murder concerning the deaths of his parents—director Rob Reiner, 78, and photographer Michele Singer Reiner, 70. A knife was reportedly involved in the killings, which occurred at the couple’s Brentwood home on December 14.

As reported by The New York Times, the couple’s daughter, Romy, discovered the bodies after a massage therapist was unable to enter the residence. Following the discovery of their father’s body, Romy fled the scene and later learned that her mother had also been found dead.

Romy Reiner (left) Rob Reiner (center) and Michele Singer Reiner (right) in November 2018.

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Prior to the tragic events, there had been concerns at the Reiner household. Police reports show that officers responded to welfare check calls at the residence in 2019, during which Nick was living with his parents. These incidents were categorized as either welfare checks or mental health-related calls.

Nick was reportedly undergoing treatment for schizophrenia before his parents’ deaths. Reports from multiple sources have indicated that he was prescribed medication for the condition, which is often misunderstood but treatable.

The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed to PEOPLE that both parents died from “multiple sharp force injuries.”

On December 19, following autopsies, the bodies of Rob and Michele Reiner were returned to the family after being labeled homicides. A comprehensive medical report is expected within 90 days.

Sources indicated that Nick is restricted from communicating with anyone aside from his legal counsel and authorized jail personnel and may only leave his cell for medical purposes or court appearances. He is consistently monitored and escorted by law enforcement.

“This is essential to ensure that the high-profile nature of the case is not compromised,” explained a police source.

Nick continues to be isolated in his cell, where he is provided three meals daily. He is monitored every 15 minutes and remains classified as having mental health issues, though he is no longer on suicide watch.

On December 17, Nick appeared in Los Angeles Superior Court, where he wore an anti-suicide smock and shackles while sitting behind plexiglass. His attorney declined to enter a plea on his behalf.

Following the brief hearing, which lasted approximately five minutes, Nick’s attorney addressed reporters, emphasizing the complexity of the case and requesting patience from the public and media.

LA District Attorney Nathan Hochman on Dec. 3, 2024.

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Nathan J. Hochman, the district attorney for Los Angeles County, is pursuing a murder conviction against Nick that could carry significant penalties, including the possibility of life in prison without parole.

In prior interviews, Nick has discussed his struggles with instability and drug addiction, revealing a tumultuous history that started in his teenage years, leading to periods of homelessness. He described his experiences as influencing the semi-autobiographical film *Being Charlie*, which he co-wrote.

His arraignment is scheduled for January 7, 2026, at the Los Angeles Superior Court’s Stanley Mosk Courthouse at 8:30 a.m.