Siblings Testify in Grand Jury Indictment of Nick Reiner for Parents' Murder

Siblings Jake and Romy Reiner have testified before a Los Angeles grand jury that indicted their brother, Nick Reiner, for the murder of their parents, celebrated filmmaker Rob Reiner and producer Michele Singer Reiner. The indictment, unsealed on August 12, formally charges Nick Reiner, 32, with two counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of his parents, who were found deceased in their Brentwood home in December 2025.

The testimony, confirmed by the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office, provided crucial evidence leading to the indictment issued in July. The formal charges include special circumstance allegations that Nick Reiner committed the killings by means of lying in wait and used a dangerous and deadly weapon, specifically a knife. These enhancements could make him eligible for life in prison without parole or the death penalty upon conviction, though California currently has a moratorium on executions.

Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman commented on the indictment, stating, "This was a profound betrayal by someone who was loved and trusted by the very people he is accused of killing." He added, "We hope that by having a grand jury return...