Rob Reiner and his wife were murdered by one of their children

Author Benedetta Baldin - 15.12.2025

The apprehension and detention of Nick Reiner, one of the children of the esteemed Hollywood director and actor Rob Reiner, transpired subsequent to the discovery of his parents’ demise at their Los Angeles residence. This development followed an intensive investigation into the deaths of Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner.

The investigative unit specializing in robbery and homicide diligently pursued leads, culminating in the apprehension of Nick Reiner, identified as a person of interest, as per BBC. According to Police Chief Jim McDonnell, this division maintained continuous operation to secure the suspect’s custody. Nick Reiner, aged 32, was subsequently held on a substantial bail of $4 million. Chief McDonnell characterized the fatalities as a profound and tragic incident.

A statement from the US president, disseminated via the platform Truth, attributed Mr. Reiner’s demise to his strong disapproval of President Trump. The president further posited that the incident originated from Mr. Reiner’s fervent opposition to the current administration.

This perceived “neurosis” was suggested to have elicited adverse reactions from other individuals. Mr. Reiner was reportedly recognized for inducing extreme exasperation in others due to his intense preoccupation with President Donald J. Trump.

Reiner’s professional contributions included helming the influential 1984 rock and roll mockumentary ‘This Is Spinal Tap,’ and its recent sequel, ‘Spinal Tap II: The End Continues.’ These works significantly impacted the rock and metal cultural landscape.

His extensive filmography also encompasses directorial achievements in acclaimed productions such as ‘Stand By Me,’ ‘The Princess Bride,’ and ‘When Harry Met Sally…,’ alongside numerous other endeavors. Reiner’s success manifested both in front of and behind the camera across various genres.

Furthermore, Reiner had recently completed filming a live concert production for Spinal Tap at Stonehenge. This project was slated for release in 2026.

The American comedians and musicians from The T.V. Show, who wrote and performed original songs as the band, formed Spinal Tap, a parody English heavy metal band. They are Michael McKean, who plays lead singer and guitarist David St. Hubbins; Christopher Guest, who plays guitarist Nigel Tufnel; and Harry Shearer, who plays bassist Derek Smalls. The phrase “one of England’s loudest bands” describes them.