Overview
- Jake Reiner was photographed shopping in Malibu with girlfriend Maria Gilfillan, his first public sighting since the December 14 homicides.
- Romy Reiner marked a subdued 28th birthday at a Southern California beach house, her first appearance since discovering her parents' bodies.
- Prosecutors have charged Nick Reiner with two counts of first-degree murder, including special-circumstance and knife-use allegations, and he is held at Twin Towers without bail.
- Court records show Nick appeared briefly on December 17 without entering a plea, and the continued arraignment is scheduled for January 7, 2026.
- The medical examiner ruled both deaths homicides caused by multiple sharp-force injuries, and multiple outlets report the couple were cremated with remains released to Jake as the family requests privacy.