Nick Reiner, son of Rob Reiner set to be charged with two counts of first degree murder

Legal Proceedings - The Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office is filing two counts of first-degree murder charges against Nick Reiner, with a special circumstance of multiple murders and the use of a deadly weapon [2] - The charges carry a maximum sentence of life in prison without parole or the death penalty, but no decision has been made regarding the death penalty at this point [2][3] - Nick Reiner is being held without bail and will be arraigned after medical clearance, where he will enter a plea [3][5][6] - The District Attorney's Office emphasizes that charges are not evidence and that evidence will be presented in court to meet the standard of proof beyond a reasonable doubt [4] - The District Attorney's Office requests the public to rely on trusted sources such as the District Attorney's Office, LAPD, coroner's office, or the courtroom for information [9][10] Investigation Details - On December 14, 2025, LAPD officers responded to a death investigation at the 200 block of South Chadborn Avenue in Brentwood, discovering the bodies of Rob and Michelle Reiner [11][12] - Evidence led to the arrest of Nick Reiner in the Exposition Park area [13][26] - The murder weapon was alleged to be a knife, but details of its location will be presented as evidence in court [27] - The Los Angeles Fire Department initially responded to the scene and requested assistance from the LAPD [29][30] Personnel Involved - Nathan Hawkman, the district attorney of Los Angeles County, is announcing the charges [1] - LAPD Chief McDonald and Deputy Chief Alan Hamilton are involved in the investigation [7][8] - Assistant District Attorney Maria Ramirez, Director of Specialized Prosecutions John McKini, Head Deputy of Major Crimes Craig Hum, Assistant Head Deputy of Major Crimes Habib Baian, and Deputy District Attorney for Major Crimes Jonathan Chung are leading the prosecution [8]