Hollywood director and actor Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, were found stabbed to death at their Brentwood home at the end of a holiday weekend, and their son, Nick Reiner, has been arrested on suspicion of their murders as investigators continue to piece together a timeline of events.

What happened

Los Angeles authorities responded after the couple were discovered dead in their Brentwood residence; their daughter found them, according to law-enforcement sources and media reports that have followed the case closely.[1]

Nick Reiner, 32, was taken into custody near the University of Southern California and is being held on suspicion of homicide, law-enforcement officials told reporters; he has been charged with first-degree murder, according to court filings and media reporting.[2][3]

Events leading up to the deaths

According to sources who spoke to media outlets, the family had attended gatherings over the weekend, including a holiday party hosted by comedian Conan O’Brien where Rob Reiner was present, and the former president Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama were among other high-profile figures who had attended events nearby during the same period, drawing attention to the couple’s final public engagements and social calendar.[1]

Sources reported that on Saturday night Rob Reiner and his son Nick argued at the party and that Nick had been observed acting in a disturbed manner that evening; those descriptions have been included in early press accounts and in statements from people familiar with the family’s recent history.[3]

The arrest and legal status

Nick Reiner was arrested Sunday night and is being held without bail as prosecutors pursue murder charges, according to news reports and court documents made public amid the ongoing investigation.[2][3]

Prosecutors have filed at least one count of first-degree murder in the case; court filings and local reporting indicate the criminal case is active and that the accused is awaiting initial court appearances and medical clearance noted by his defense counsel.[3]

Background on the family

Rob Reiner, 78, was a widely known figure in film and television whose career stretched for decades: he acted on television in All in the Family and directed celebrated films including When Harry Met Sally…, The Princess Bride, Stand By Me and A Few Good Men; his body of work made him an influential figure in Hollywood and public life.[1]

Nick Reiner had been open in the past about his struggles with drug addiction; he previously collaborated with his father on the film Being Charlie, which was drawn in part from his experiences with addiction, and family acquaintances and former security personnel said he had been living on the family property in recent years.[3]

Official statements and family reaction

The Reiner family issued a statement saying they were “devastated” by the deaths and asking for privacy as authorities continued their work; close family friends and collaborators issued tributes and described the losses as a shock to a wide circle of friends and colleagues.[1][3]

Ongoing investigation

Los Angeles police and prosecutors have not released a full timeline of events or a public motive; investigators continue to gather evidence, interview witnesses and review the couple’s movements during the holiday weekend as they build their case.[2][3]

Law-enforcement sources have confirmed the basic facts of the arrests and charges to multiple media outlets, but detailed particulars of the crime scene and the precise sequence of events leading to the deaths have not been released publicly while the investigation remains active.[2][3]

Context and public reaction

The deaths prompted an outpouring of shock and condolences from figures across entertainment and politics, reflecting Rob Reiner’s decades-long career as a director, actor and political activist and his family’s prominence in Los Angeles social and cultural life.[1]

Coverage has emphasized both Reiner’s artistic legacy and the tragic circumstances of his death, while commentators and public officials have urged restraint until investigators complete their work and prosecutors present their case in court.[1][3]