The Brentwood mansion of Hollywood director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele had been the subject of numerous police visits over several years, culminating in their tragic deaths. Law enforcement records obtained by the Daily Mail indicate that the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) had been called to the couple's $13.5 million residence at least six times since 2013 for various serious incidents.
The documented police responses included allegations of family violence, welfare checks, and mental health assessments. The timeline of these calls spanned from 2013 through December 14, the day the Reiners were found deceased in their home. A law enforcement source familiar with the situation confirmed the frequency of these calls, noting that the West LA division of the LAPD was familiar with the residence due to their repeated involvement.
On one occasion, an incident on May 5, 2017, was classified as a battery of family violence investigation, which resulted in a formal police report. Another call on September 27, 2019, prompted a mental health evaluation of a male subject; upon arrival, officers determined that no further police intervention was necessary. Earlier in 2019, a welfare check was conducted in February, and the officers reported their findings to a supervisor.
The police logs also recorded a welfare check on August 4, 2013, and described an involvement with a "door," though further details were not provided. Not all responses were for grave matters; a noise complaint on February 2, 2014, about a "party" was resolved without incident. The source highlighted the unusual nature of such frequent police visits to a single residence, especially in the quiet neighborhood of Brentwood.
Nick Reiner, the 32-year-old son of Rob and Michele Reiner who had been intermittently residing in the guest house, is now facing murder charges in connection to his parents' deaths. The couple, aged 78 and 70 respectively, suffered what authorities have described as fatal knife wounds. The LA County Medical Examiner's office confirmed their deaths were due to "multiple sharp force injuries" and classified both as homicides.
In the wake of the double murder, Nick Reiner was taken into custody and charged with two counts of first-degree murder, with special circumstances that could lead to life imprisonment without parole or the death penalty if convicted. During a court appearance, he wore protective anti-suicide clothing and did not enter a plea. His arraignment has been postponed to January 7, and he remains in custody without bail. Defense attorney Alan Jackson cautioned against a "rush to judgment" in the case.
The Reiners' remains were cremated at Mount Sinai Mortuary and entrusted to their oldest son, Jake. The narrative of a family grappling with long-standing challenges now intersects with a legal process unfolding in the public eye.
