Nick Reiner, the son of Hollywood couple Rob and Michele Reiner, has been arrested, booked on suspicion of murder and is being held without bail as the Los Angeles Police Department declares that the 32-year-old is “responsible” for the homicide death of his parents.
According to Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department records made public on Monday, Nick Reiner, 32, was arrested on Sunday night at 9:15 p.m. local time and was booked into custody at 5:04 a.m. on Monday. Though bail was initially set at $4 million, the LAPD later Monday said the younger Reiner is being held “with no bail” ahead of the case being presented to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office on Tuesday.
The LAPD announcement also directly connected Nick to his parents’ death: “As a result of the initial investigation, it was determined that the Reiners were the victims of homicide,” a press release issued by the LAPD Monday reads. “The investigation further revealed that Nick Reiner, the 32-year-old son of Robert and Michele Reiner, was responsible for their deaths.”
Iconic filmmaker Rob Reiner, 78, and wife Michele, 70, were found dead in their L.A. home on Chadbourne Avenue reportedly stabbed to death. The couple suffered “lacerations consistent with a knife,” law enforcement sources told TMZ. There reportedly was no sign of forced entry.
Said a spokesperson for the family on Sunday night: “It is with profound sorrow that we announce the tragic passing of Michele and Rob Reiner. We are heartbroken by this sudden loss, and we ask for privacy during this unbelievably difficult time.”
The Reiners’ son Nick was early on reported as a suspect. He battled drug addiction and homelessness, had more than a dozen stints in rehab, and co-wrote a film loosely based on his life, Being Charlie (2015), that was directed by his father.
The Los Angeles Fire Department was first called to the Reiners’ home at about 3:40 p.m. local time by an unidentified person. LAPD Robbery Homicide Division detectives were quickly on the scene investigating behind a police cordon.
Reiner friends Billy Crystal and Larry David were quickly on the scene, among the many who are pouring out tributes amid stunned reactions to the tragic news.
The Princess Bride (1987), Misery (1990), the Oscar best picture nominee A Few Good Men (1992), The American President (1995) and The Bucket List (2007) also were among Rob Reiner’s 20-plus directing credits.
Dec. 15, 12:57 p.m.: This story has been updated with more information from the LAPD about Nick Reiner’s arrest.
This story was originally published on Dec. 15 at 7:55 a.m.
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