LOS ANGELES, CA - Nick Reiner, the son of Rob Reiner, remains on suicide watch in solitary confinement in a cell at Twin Towers Correctional Facility after being charged with murdering both of his parents.
Nick Reiner has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder in connection with the deaths of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, PEOPLE reported. He has additionally been charged with a special allegation of using a knife in the commission of a murder after allegedly slitting the throats of both his parents while they slept.
While being held in solitary confinement, Reiner is required to wear a blue suicide-prevention smock at all times, thereby reducing the risk of self-harm. His parents were found dead inside their Brentwood home in Los Angeles on Sunday, December 14.
Their daughter, Romy, entered the home after receiving a phone call from a massage therapist who was unable to access the property. After she arrived at the home and discovered her father's body, Romy allegedly "fled the home" and was later informed by a paramedic that her mother was also dead inside the home.
The county medical examiner's office later confirmed that the couple had died of "multiple sharp force injuries." They were killed and found in their bedroom on Sunday, a source close to the investigation confirmed.
While being housed in solitary confinement, Reiner is not permitted to communicate with anyone other than his legal counsel and authorized prison personnel. He is only allowed to leave his cell for court appearances or medical reasons, and must be escorted by a sergeant at all times. He is being monitored with a video camera carried by his escorting officer.
"This is important so that no one compromises this high-profile case, and so that no civilian or inmate can ask him questions, such as why he killed his parents," a police source told PEOPLE.
Reiner remains alone in his cell at all times. His days are rigidly controlled, with his movements limited and his contact with the outside world effectively non-existent. He is served three meals a day in a food tray that is delivered directly to his cell. Doctors and mental health professionals have determined that Reiner has a 'mental disability,' the police source added.
"When he arrived at the jail on December 15, mental health staff evaluated him and determined he was at risk," the officer said. "He will remain on suicide watch until a doctor clears him, which could take a long time depending on his mental health."
Reiner currently does not have any phone privileges. He is also not allowed any visits. Due to the gravity and visibility of the case, Reiner was admitted and processed into jail faster than most inmates. "There was no delay; he was processed and housed in less than four hours from the moment he entered. Since then, he has been escorted at all times by a sergeant with a video camera," said the police source.
Inside the facility, Reiner's cell is monitored at all hours. "He was medically evaluated and cleared by the medical staff, including the on-site doctor, and deemed competent enough to attend court on Wednesday," the officer said. "If he were not in the right mental state, he would not have been allowed to go. That means he is considered mentally sound enough to attend proceedings."
"While he is on suicide watch, a supervisor checks on him every 15 minutes to ensure his safety," the officer said. "He is currently struggling with mental health concerns, but he has not attempted self-harm. He remains alone in his cell and communicates very little."
On Wednesday, December 17, Reiner made his first court appearance, where he sat behind a plexiglass barrier just to the left of the judge. His attorney, Alan Jackson, declined to enter a plea on his behalf. When the judge asked if Reiner was okay waiving his right to a speedy arraignment, Reiner replied, "Yes, your honor."
After the hearing, Jackson faced a bank of television cameras outside the courthouse and explained the rescheduling, saying there were "very complex and serious issues associated with this case" that needed time to be examined. He asked that the media and public not "rush to judgment."
Nathan J. Hochman, the Los Angeles County District Attorney, is also pursuing a murder conviction with "special circumstances," a designation that could make Reiner eligible for the death penalty or life in prison without parole. His arraignment has been scheduled for January 7, 2026.
Nick Reiner has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder in connection with the deaths of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, PEOPLE reported. He has additionally been charged with a special allegation of using a knife in the commission of a murder after allegedly slitting the throats of both his parents while they slept.
While being held in solitary confinement, Reiner is required to wear a blue suicide-prevention smock at all times, thereby reducing the risk of self-harm. His parents were found dead inside their Brentwood home in Los Angeles on Sunday, December 14.
Their daughter, Romy, entered the home after receiving a phone call from a massage therapist who was unable to access the property. After she arrived at the home and discovered her father's body, Romy allegedly "fled the home" and was later informed by a paramedic that her mother was also dead inside the home.
The county medical examiner's office later confirmed that the couple had died of "multiple sharp force injuries." They were killed and found in their bedroom on Sunday, a source close to the investigation confirmed.
While being housed in solitary confinement, Reiner is not permitted to communicate with anyone other than his legal counsel and authorized prison personnel. He is only allowed to leave his cell for court appearances or medical reasons, and must be escorted by a sergeant at all times. He is being monitored with a video camera carried by his escorting officer.
"This is important so that no one compromises this high-profile case, and so that no civilian or inmate can ask him questions, such as why he killed his parents," a police source told PEOPLE.
Reiner remains alone in his cell at all times. His days are rigidly controlled, with his movements limited and his contact with the outside world effectively non-existent. He is served three meals a day in a food tray that is delivered directly to his cell. Doctors and mental health professionals have determined that Reiner has a 'mental disability,' the police source added.
"When he arrived at the jail on December 15, mental health staff evaluated him and determined he was at risk," the officer said. "He will remain on suicide watch until a doctor clears him, which could take a long time depending on his mental health."
Reiner currently does not have any phone privileges. He is also not allowed any visits. Due to the gravity and visibility of the case, Reiner was admitted and processed into jail faster than most inmates. "There was no delay; he was processed and housed in less than four hours from the moment he entered. Since then, he has been escorted at all times by a sergeant with a video camera," said the police source.
Inside the facility, Reiner's cell is monitored at all hours. "He was medically evaluated and cleared by the medical staff, including the on-site doctor, and deemed competent enough to attend court on Wednesday," the officer said. "If he were not in the right mental state, he would not have been allowed to go. That means he is considered mentally sound enough to attend proceedings."
"While he is on suicide watch, a supervisor checks on him every 15 minutes to ensure his safety," the officer said. "He is currently struggling with mental health concerns, but he has not attempted self-harm. He remains alone in his cell and communicates very little."
On Wednesday, December 17, Reiner made his first court appearance, where he sat behind a plexiglass barrier just to the left of the judge. His attorney, Alan Jackson, declined to enter a plea on his behalf. When the judge asked if Reiner was okay waiving his right to a speedy arraignment, Reiner replied, "Yes, your honor."
After the hearing, Jackson faced a bank of television cameras outside the courthouse and explained the rescheduling, saying there were "very complex and serious issues associated with this case" that needed time to be examined. He asked that the media and public not "rush to judgment."
Nathan J. Hochman, the Los Angeles County District Attorney, is also pursuing a murder conviction with "special circumstances," a designation that could make Reiner eligible for the death penalty or life in prison without parole. His arraignment has been scheduled for January 7, 2026.
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