New details have emerged regarding the deaths of Hollywood film director Rob Reiner, 78, and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, 70, following their murder on December 14, 2025. Death certificates released a week after the shocking event confirm that the couple died within "minutes" of sustaining "multiple sharp force injuries". The death certificates specify that the injuries were inflicted "with a knife, by another".
The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's office has confirmed that autopsies were conducted on both bodies. While the bodies were released to the family on December 19 and have since been cremated at Mount Sinai Mortuary, a detailed coroner's report could take up to 90 days. Rob Reiner's death certificate lists his time of death as 3:45 p.m., while Michele's is listed as one minute later. It is believed that this time reflects when they were officially pronounced dead at the scene, as first responders arrived at the family's Brentwood home at 3:30 p.m. Rob Reiner's marital status is listed as "married," while Michele's indicates "widowed".
Nick Reiner, 32, the couple's son, has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder. He appeared in court last Wednesday wearing what appeared to be a suicide prevention vest and only confirmed his agreement to the date of his arraignment. At a press conference on Tuesday, Los Angeles District Attorney Nathan Hochman stated that no decision has been made regarding seeking the death penalty in this case. Hochman noted that the charges against Nick Reiner carry a maximum sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole or the death penalty.
In the wake of the tragedy, Rob and Michele Reiner's children, Romy and Jake, released a statement expressing their gratitude for the outpouring of love and support they have received. They announced plans to share information about a memorial service honoring their parents at a later date. An informal remembrance was reportedly held at Albert Brooks' home last week. A spokesperson told People magazine that "Jake and Romy Reiner remain grateful for the outpouring of love and support they have received".
Rob Reiner was a prolific Hollywood film director, known for directing iconic movies such as This Is Spinal Tap, A Few Good Men, When Harry Met Sally, and The Princess Bride. News of the Reiner's deaths has reverberated throughout Hollywood and beyond.
Adding to the controversy, former US President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social, stating the Reiner's died "reportedly due to the anger he caused others through his massive, unyielding, and incurable affliction with a mind crippling disease known as Trump Derangement Syndrome".
