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Death Certificates Detail Reiner Stabbings as Children Plan Memorial

Their son, Nick Reiner, remains jailed without bail ahead of a Jan. 7 court hearing.

Overview

  • The Los Angeles County documents list multiple sharp stab wounds inflicted by another person, with death occurring within minutes and discovery times recorded as 3:45 p.m. for Rob and 3:46 p.m. for Michele.
  • Records note the couple have been cremated and their remains were returned to the family, confirming earlier reports of custody of the bodies.
  • The LAPD classified the case as homicide, and Nick Reiner was arrested the day the bodies were found and charged with two counts of first-degree murder after a brief Dec. 17 court appearance without a plea.
  • Jake and Romy Reiner thanked supporters in a new statement and said details of a memorial will be shared later as they continue to request privacy.
  • Recent coverage recaps Nick Reiner’s documented struggles with addiction and reported prior mental-health treatment and cites media reports of past police welfare and domestic calls to the Brentwood home, alongside a classmate’s TV interview recalling no warning signs in school.