Family petitions to seal grand jury records in ongoing murder case
Siblings seek transcript confidentiality while defendant pursues alternative legal funding sources.
Event / Security
Rob and Michele Reiner Murder Case
Hollywood director Rob Reiner and photographer Michele Reiner were found murdered in their Los Angeles home on December 14, 2025. Their son Nick was arrested and charged with two counts of first-degree murder. The case involves ongoing legal proceedings, with their eldest son Jake giving his first public interview eight months later describing the impact on the family.
1 reported locations
Daily activity
11 articles0 articles
2026-08-28 to 2026-11-05 · UTC publication dates
Coverage begins 28 Aug, 02:04 UTC
Follow the documented timeline or explore the related reporting.
What happened
Nick Reiner seeks high-profile criminal defense attorney
Nick Reiner is seeking to rehire high-profile criminal defense attorney Alan Jackson, who initially represented him before circumstances beyond his control forced a public defender to take over the case. Jackson, who appeared in court with another attorney, maintained Nick's innocence even while stepping away from the case.
Jake Reiner gives first interview eight months after parents' deaths
Jake Reiner, 34, the eldest son of Rob and Michele Reiner, gave his first television interview on Thursday to KABC-TV, eight months after his parents' murders. During the interview, he discussed the moment his sister Romy called him on December 14 to inform him that their father was dead and she could not find their mother. Jake stated that he feels both rage and infuriation over the circumstances and that he will never understand why the murders happened.
Rob and Michele Reiner found dead in Los Angeles home
Rob and Michele Reiner were found dead in their Brentwood home located at 200 South Chadbourne Avenue on December 14, 2025. Both were killed by multiple stab wounds. Rob was a prolific Hollywood director known for films including This Is Spinal Tap, Stand By Me, and A Few Good Men. Michele was a photographer whom Rob met during the production of When Harry Met Sally.
Jake Reiner commits to honoring parents' legacy through Children's Institute
Jake Reiner announced he is honoring his parents' legacy by working with the Children's Institute foundation, which is led by his aunt Martine Singer and was strongly supported by Rob and Michele. Jake will attend the foundation's gala in his parents' place on November 8.
Nick Reiner arrested and charged with murder of parents
Nick Reiner, 32, was arrested near the University of Southern California campus within hours of his parents' deaths and charged with two counts of first-degree murder. He was indicted on July 20, with the indictment unsealed on August 12. According to the indictment, Nick allegedly lay in wait before fatally attacking his parents with a knife. He pleaded not guilty in February and has been held without bail at Twin Towers Correctional Facility.
Nick Reiner's access to trust fund denied by trustees
Trustees overseeing Nick Reiner's trust fund denied him access to the funds earlier this month, rejecting his claim that the denial lacked legal justification. Nick sought the money to help fund his criminal defense. His attorney Anita Wu appeared in court arguing that Nick's innocence regarding the trust matter should be separate from the murder charges.
Nick Reiner requests access to $1.5 million trust fund for legal defense
Nick Reiner petitioned to access funds from a trust established by his parents in 1993, totaling more than $1.6 million, to fund his legal defense. Half of the trust ($800,000) was due to Nick on his 30th birthday in September 2023 but was never paid out. According to court filings, $200,000 of the trust had already been spent. Trustees denied his access to the funds. Judge Ruben Garcia did not make a decision on the request and scheduled the next hearing for October 23.
Read the coverage
2 alternative perspectives
Murder investigation: Multiple stab wounds confirmed in Brentwood deaths
Nick Reiner indicted on two first-degree murder counts for parents' stabbing deaths; trial expected 2027.
Grand jury indicts Nick Reiner; DA declines death penalty pursuit
Indicted Nick Reiner pleads not guilty; DA won't seek death penalty; trial expected 2027 or later.
Reiner siblings seek to keep grand jury transcripts confidential
Reiner family members request grand jury transcripts remain sealed to protect privacy.
Grand jury indicts Nick Reiner on two first-degree murder counts
Nick Reiner indicted on two first-degree murder counts; trial expected in 2027.
Defendant pursues alternative funding for legal defense after trust denial
Defendant seeks alternative funding for legal costs after trust fund denial blocked.
Jake Reiner marries, honors parents' memory in moving milestone
Jake Reiner marries while honoring his parents' memory through continued philanthropic work.
Indictment reveals knife used in fatal stabbing of Rob and Michele Reiner
Indictment alleges Nick Reiner used a knife in the first-degree murders of his parents.
Jake Reiner breaks silence eight months after parents' deaths
Jake Reiner commits to honoring parents' legacy through continued charitable work with the Children's Institute.
Suspect's bid for trust fund access to cover legal costs blocked
Trustees blocked Reiner's access to trust fund for legal defense costs.
Son arrested in deaths of Rob and Michele Reiner
Son arrested and charged in connection with parents' deaths in Los Angeles.