Nick Reiner, the son of renowned actor-director Rob Reiner and photographer Michele Singer Reiner, has been apprehended following the tragic deaths of his parents at their residence in Los Angeles on Sunday. The bodies of Rob and Michele were found in the home, and police have classified their deaths as a homicide.
Rob Reiner, known for his roles in the TV show “All in the Family” and directing films like “The Princess Bride” and “This is Spinal Tap,” met Michele, a photographer, while working on the film “When Harry Met Sally…”.
Nick Reiner, aged 32, is one of three children Rob and Michele had together, with an older brother, Jake Reiner, 34, and a younger sister, Romy Reiner, 27. Nick has battled drug addiction since his teenage years, leading to periods of homelessness. His struggles with addiction have led to multiple stays in rehab facilities, starting at the age of 15.
Nick and Rob collaborated on the film “Being Charlie,” released in 2016, with Nick as the writer and Rob as the director. The movie, recognized for its portrayal of a rebellious, drug-addicted teenager, won the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s Voice Award.
Following an investigation by the Los Angeles Police Department, it was revealed that Nick was responsible for the deaths of his parents. He was taken into custody on Sunday night and is being held without bail. The exact charges against him were not immediately disclosed, and the case is set to be presented to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s office.
Family representatives and information regarding legal representation for Nick Reiner have not been provided.
The tragic event has left many questions unanswered, and further details are awaited as the investigation progresses.
