Director Rob Reiner and wife Michele stabbed to death, son arrested for murder

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[1 link] Director Rob Reinerand his wife, Michele Singer, were found killed in their Los Angeles home on Sunday, and the couple's son, Nick Reiner, has been arrested for murder, according to police.

[2 link] Nick Reiner, 32, was taken into custody on Sunday night, hours after the couple was found stabbed to death in their Brentwood home, according to law enforcement sources. Nick Reiner is being held without bail, according to authorities.

"Our hearts go out to the family and friends of the Reiners," LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell said Monday.

[3 image] Rob Reiner and Nick Reiner attend the AOL Build Speaker Series in New York City, May 4, 2016.

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[4 image] Nick Reiner attends the Los Angeles Premiere of ''Spinal Tap II: The End Continues'' at The Egyptian Theatre in Los Angeles, California, U.S., September 9, 2025. REUTERS/Aude Guerrucci

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Law enforcement sources told ABC News, Nick Reiner was not at home when his parents were found stabbed to death.

Investigators believe he left at some point after the stabbings. Sources said the LAPD was able to easily and quickly find him near the University of Southern California, where he was arrested for murder.

[5 image] LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 20: Director Rob Reiner (L) and wife Michele Singer attend the premiere of "The Magic of Belle Isle" at the Directors Guild of America on June 20, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by David Livingston/Getty Images)

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The Reiners' daughter found her parents' bodies on Sunday, sources told ABC News.

Rob and Nick Reiner got into an argument Saturday night at a holiday party they attended, sources said.

At the party, Nick was seen acting strangely, the sources added.

Rob Reiner -- a famed director, producer and actor -- is known for massive Hollywood hits, including "The Princess Bride," "When Harry Met Sally...," "Stand By Me," "This is Spinal Tap," "A Few Good Men" and many more.

"It is with profound sorrow that we announce the tragic passing of Michele and Rob Reiner," the Reiner family said. "We are heartbroken by this sudden loss, and we ask for privacy during this unbelievably difficult time."

[6 image] HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 25: Rob Reiner speaks onstage at the screening of "Misery" during the 2025 TCM Classic Film Festival at TCL Chinese Theatre on April 25, 2025 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for TCM)

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A neighbor told ABC News that actors Billy Crystal and Larry David were seen at the house after police arrived.

[7 image] An aerial view shows Rob Reiner's residence, Dec. 15, 2025, in the Brentwood section of Los Angeles.

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"Billy looked like he was about to cry," the neighbor said.

The Reiner family owns two houses across the street from each other. Rob and his wife lived in one and a daughter with kids lived in another, according to the neighbor.

[8 image] The Los Angeles Police Department is investigating two deaths at a home that property records show belongs to director Rob Reiner in the Brentwood area of Los Angeles.

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[9 image] The entrance to Rob Reiner's residence is shown, Dec. 15, 2025, in the Brentwood section of Los Angeles.

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"They're a big presence on the block," a neighbor said. "They're always having parties."

Rob Reiner, 78, and Singer, 68, married in 1989 and share three children: Jake, Nick and Romy.

[10 image] L-R: Jake Reiner, Nick Reiner, Romy Reiner, Michele Singer Reiner and Rob Reiner attend Four Sixes Ranch Steakhouse pop-up grand opening at Wynn Las Vegas, September 14, 2024 in Las Vegas.

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[11 image] L-R, Rob Reiner, Michele Singer, Romy Reiner, Nick Reiner, Maria Gilfillan and Jake Reiner attend the 'Spinal Tap II: The End Continues' Los Angeles premiere, September 9, 2025 in Los Angeles.

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Rob Reiner is also survived by daughter, Tracy Reiner, with his first wife, Penny Marshall, who died in 2018.

Rob Reiner -- the son of comedian Carl Reiner and actress and singer Estelle Lebost -- first became famous on the Norman Lear TV sitcom "All in the Family."

He played the role of Archie Bunker’s son-in-law, Michael Stivic, known as Meathead, from 1971 to 1978, winning two Emmys for the role.

"The Lear Family is devastated by the deaths of Rob and Michele Reiner," the family said in a statement on Sunday night."Norman often referred to Rob as a son, and their close relationship was extraordinary, to us and the world."

[12 image] Rob Reiner as character Mike Stivic, poses with cast members Carroll O'Connor, Jean Stapleton and Sally Struthers from "All in the Family," Dec. 12, 1975.

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"Lyn Lear had remained very close with them and said, 'The world is unmistakably darker tonight, and we are left bereft,'" the statement added.

"This is a devastating loss for our city and our country," Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass said in a statement. "Rob Reiner’s contributions reverberate throughout American culture and society, and he has improved countless lives through his creative work and advocacy fighting for social and economic justice."

[13 image] Roses lie next to the star of the late US director Rob Reiner on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, in the Hollywood district of Los Angeles, December 15, 2025.

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California Gov. Gavin Newsom addressed Reiner's death, saying he is "heartbroken by the tragic loss."

"His boundless empathy made his stories timeless, teaching generations how to see goodness and righteousness in others– and encouraging us to dream bigger," Newsom said in a statement. "Rob will be remembered for his remarkable filmography and for his extraordinary contribution to humanity."

Former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama said in a statement, "Michelle and I are heartbroken by the tragic passing of Rob Reiner and his beloved wife, Michele."

"Rob’s achievements in film and television gave us some of our most cherished stories on screen," they said.

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