I’m watching a live report that Rob Reiner and his wife were stabbed to death in Brentwood and it might’ve been by Rob‘s son. Still waiting for verification.
Last edited:
The Murder of Rob and Michele Reiner in Brentwood, California (1 Viewer)
- Thread starter Kimster
- Start date
I’m watching a live report that Rob Reiner and his wife were stabbed to death in Brentwood and it might’ve been by Rob‘s son. Still waiting for verification.
GrandmaBear
Well-known member
A couple of other things I don't think I said that I should add here are none of Nick's family was at this hearing, no one there to support him apparently. Interesting.
Also he showed up in normal jail clothing so no suicide smock or anything showing any concerns about him that way any longer. He had a buzz cut since the last hearing.
Also he showed up in normal jail clothing so no suicide smock or anything showing any concerns about him that way any longer. He had a buzz cut since the last hearing.
Tresir
Well-known member
I remembered a Delphi murder where there was an insanity plea but couldn't find it. However, I did find this current case, which relates to a Purdue student murdering another student. Might be worth keeping an eye on this case for some info.
GrandmaBear
Well-known member
I haven't looked at it yet but competency is different. They restore them to competency and then they stand trial. That's what happened in Daybell. It's pretty rare anyone is found to be truly insane by the legal definition. I'd go so far as to say ALMOST unheard of.
Tresir
Well-known member
Here's a Fox news article with a little more info.
www.foxnews.com
Nick Reiner losing powerhouse defense attorney may come down to money, experts say
Nick Reiner's defense attorney Alan Jackson abruptly withdraws from double murder case, citing mysterious circumstances beyond his client's control in shocking move.
www.foxnews.com
Tresir
Well-known member
If he is found NGBRI then he should still get it then right?
GrandmaBear
Well-known member
He was on Banfield the other night and said a lot of what would be in this one you linked. I almost linked it here and then decided not to. They are clearly pushing an agenda. He also said Nick was diagnosed with ah form of SP in 2020. And that it was schizo affective disorder. That they changed meds that were working for NO reason and that those in the know have said IF people knew why the meds were changed, it would shock them.
I didn't link it because 1 there is a clear agenda in favor of Nick, instead of unbiased reporting; 2) he acted normal as could be in the gas station; 3) says about a month it had been going on but he didn't kill them in the other 29 days of that month; 4) he booked a hotel room, cleaned up, etc. There's just too much indicating to me this is b.s. Not that there may not be some truth to it but it isn't enough to excuse anything, and it doesn't add up.
Nick needs to be away from society, FOR GOOD.
One of the videos I was watching mentioned this and I think it is another very strong possibility. The family may have decided they didn’t want to support him because of his defense strategy. If he was going to try to make it sound like it was the fault of his parents, which wouldn’t surprise me given the kind of person he is, they might’ve said “no way we’re gonna let that happen”.
GrandmaBear
Well-known member
Now that's a good theory. They may want him to have a decent defense but at the cost of maligning their parents...? To the national and beyond public??
I’ve seen it done before! Remember Casey Anthony?
GrandmaBear
Well-known member
The Menendez brothers did it as well.I’ve seen it done before! Remember Casey Anthony?
I think it's possible that Nick, himself, wasn't onboard with the defense strategy.
GrandmaBear
Well-known member
Could be. All anyone has is speculation. TMZ says they don't think it was about the money and they seem to have an insider but they also seem to have an agenda, and who knows if they really know this.
The thing is if he didn't like the strategy, then he/they could have hired another private attorney though... He has public defenders.
Maybe that's what he wants, maybe that's his choice.
GrandmaBear
Well-known member
You can't choose public defenders if you have money. You have to be low enough in money/income.
I don't know the reason for a public defender, but I do think he may not want financial help.
GrandmaBear
Well-known member
Not sure why you think that, he seems the type to have leeched his entire life, never putting a roof over his own head.
Granted he has to be fairly destitute to get a public defender but that doesn't mean that's his choice but more likely the say of family or conditions in the will.
Tresir
Well-known member
If he is going to plead NGBRI then wouldn't it be a waste for him to hire a private attorney anyway? I mean he would then have to be incarcerated wouldn't he?
GrandmaBear
Well-known member
No. Again he can't file that without an insanity finding. And even if he got one, they would got to a mental hospital. Not following this. Any which way he is likely to be convicted and most think actually that if you have money for a "GOOD" private attorney you get a better defense so I'm not sure what you mean.
I see little to believe he will get an insanity finding by mental health evals. That's kid of besides the point anyhow.
Tresir
Well-known member
This indicates the siblings want him to plead NGBRI.
nypost.com
Primary Menu
Bianca Heyward
Published Jan. 8, 2026
Updated Jan. 9, 2026, 6:43 a.m. ET
146
V JD Vance goes nuclear on the med8
The grieving children of Hollywood legend Rob Reiner and wife Michele Singer hope their “seriously ill” brother is spared from the death penalty as he stands trial for the murder of their parents, according to a new report.
Romy and Jake Reiner believe their brother Nick Reiner’s
alleged stabbing of their famous parents was the result of a devastating mental collapse as a family friend said the last thing the family wants is “another killing,” the US Sun reported.
4(From left) Rob, Nick, Michele, Romy and Jake Reiner.michelereiner/Instagram
“Rob and Michele’s family, despite everything, do not want Nick to get the death penalty, as they insist this horrific incident was the byproduct of a mental health crisis,” the Reiner family friend told the Sun.
“The last thing the Reiners want is another killing in the face of this unbelievable tragedy, and that the death penalty would only bring more pain,” the friend added.
4An illustration of Nick’s recent court appearance.Mona Shafer Edwards / BACKGRID
“It won’t bring back Rob and Michele.”
Romy and Jake Reiner were absent at Nick Reiner’s brief court appearance Tuesday, but the source told the Sun they’d support their disturbed sibling if he were to plead not guilty by reason of insanity at his arraignment on Feb. 23.
The troubled middle child was reportedly “diagnosed with schizophrenia just weeks before the stabbings and was under close psychiatric care.”
Prior to the Dec. 14 bloodbath, doctors altered his meds, “which the family believes, triggered increasingly concerning behavior,” the Sun reported.
4Romy and Jake at the beach with Jake’s girlfriend and a friend in Malibu.London Entertainment for NY Post
Nick Reiner, 32, has a well-documented history of substance abuse and mental health issues, with multiple rehab stints since age 15.
The Reiner family released a statement in the aftermath of the Dec. 14 double murder, asking for “speculation to be tempered with compassion and humanity, and for our parents to be remembered for the incredible lives they lived and the love they gave.”
4Nick (center) has a well-documented history of substance abuse and mental health issues, with multiple rehab stints since age 15.jakereiner/Instagram
Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman charged Reiner with two counts of murder with the “special circumstance allegation of multiple murders,” which keeps the death penalty on the table.
However, Hochman has indicated that the family’s wishes will be a factor in the final sentencing approach.
Even if a death sentence were handed down, California remains under a moratorium established by Gov. Gavin Newsom in 2019, making an eventual execution unlikely unless it’s lifted in the future.
Nick Reiner’s siblings detail the justice they’re seeking for ‘seriously ill’ brother: report
While siblings Romy and Jake Reiner were absent from their brother Nick’s brief court appearances, it appears the siblings may be hoping for treatment-oriented justice over execution.
nypost.com
Nick Reiner’s siblings detail the justice they’re seeking for ‘seriously ill’ brother: report
ByBianca Heyward
Published Jan. 8, 2026
Updated Jan. 9, 2026, 6:43 a.m. ET
146
V JD Vance goes nuclear on the med8
The grieving children of Hollywood legend Rob Reiner and wife Michele Singer hope their “seriously ill” brother is spared from the death penalty as he stands trial for the murder of their parents, according to a new report.
Romy and Jake Reiner believe their brother Nick Reiner’s
alleged stabbing of their famous parents was the result of a devastating mental collapse as a family friend said the last thing the family wants is “another killing,” the US Sun reported.
4“Rob and Michele’s family, despite everything, do not want Nick to get the death penalty, as they insist this horrific incident was the byproduct of a mental health crisis,” the Reiner family friend told the Sun.
“The last thing the Reiners want is another killing in the face of this unbelievable tragedy, and that the death penalty would only bring more pain,” the friend added.
4“It won’t bring back Rob and Michele.”
Romy and Jake Reiner were absent at Nick Reiner’s brief court appearance Tuesday, but the source told the Sun they’d support their disturbed sibling if he were to plead not guilty by reason of insanity at his arraignment on Feb. 23.
The troubled middle child was reportedly “diagnosed with schizophrenia just weeks before the stabbings and was under close psychiatric care.”
Prior to the Dec. 14 bloodbath, doctors altered his meds, “which the family believes, triggered increasingly concerning behavior,” the Sun reported.
4Nick Reiner, 32, has a well-documented history of substance abuse and mental health issues, with multiple rehab stints since age 15.
The Reiner family released a statement in the aftermath of the Dec. 14 double murder, asking for “speculation to be tempered with compassion and humanity, and for our parents to be remembered for the incredible lives they lived and the love they gave.”
4Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman charged Reiner with two counts of murder with the “special circumstance allegation of multiple murders,” which keeps the death penalty on the table.
However, Hochman has indicated that the family’s wishes will be a factor in the final sentencing approach.
Even if a death sentence were handed down, California remains under a moratorium established by Gov. Gavin Newsom in 2019, making an eventual execution unlikely unless it’s lifted in the future.
Last edited: