Rob Reiner’s son remains behind bars in parents’ murder case as family stays away

Nick Reiner, the son of filmmaker Rob Reiner and photographer Michele Singer Reiner, remains behind bars in Los Angeles as his high-profile double murder case moves through the courts, with reports suggesting family members have not visited him in jail.

The 32-year-old is being held at the Twin Towers Correctional Facility after prosecutors alleged he fatally stabbed his parents at their Brentwood home in the early hours of December 14, 2025. He has been charged with two counts of murder.

According to celebrity reporter Rob Shuter, relatives have kept their distance while grieving the victims and processing the case. The claims have not been independently verified.

Reiner has not yet entered a plea. His next court appearance was scheduled for February 23 after his original defence lawyer, Alan Jackson, withdrew from the case and a public defender took over.

Jackson said publicly he stepped aside due to “circumstances beyond my control” while maintaining he believed his former client was not guilty.

Court records cited by US media identify the incoming public defender as Kimberly Greene. The arraignment was delayed to give the new defence team time to prepare.

Under California procedure, the plea hearing will mark the next key phase of the case, potentially leading to evidence exchanges and pretrial motions.

Prosecutors have also alleged special circumstances, which could significantly increase potential penalties if Reiner is convicted.

Much of the case remains under tight official control, with investigators releasing limited details beyond the basic timeline of the alleged killings and arrest.

Meanwhile, reports cited by IBTimes suggest the family is bracing for further scrutiny, including the possible public release of sensitive medical information, though these claims remain unconfirmed.

The case continues to move through the California court system.