The children of acclaimed filmmaker Rob Reiner and his wife Michele have broken their silence following the horrific deaths of their parents and the subsequent arrest of their brother. Jake, 34, and Romy Reiner, 27, have issued heartfelt statements as their sibling, 32-year-old Nick Reiner, faces two counts of first-degree murder.
A Heartbreaking Discovery and Court Appearance
The couple were found deceased in their Los Angeles home on 14 December. The grim discovery was made by their daughter, Romy, and a friend after Rob and Michele failed to answer a scheduled visitor via their home's security buzzer. Emergency services were called at approximately 3.38pm, but police and medical personnel pronounced the couple dead at the scene.
Last Wednesday, 17 December 2025, Nick Reiner made his initial appearance at Los Angeles Superior Court. He was attired in a blue anti-suicide smock and shackles during the brief hearing. His attorney, Alan Jackson, did not enter a plea on his behalf. Nick, who has publicly struggled with addiction, homelessness, and is reportedly receiving treatment for schizophrenia, spoke only to confirm he waived his right to a speedy arraignment. His formal arraignment is now scheduled for 7 January 2026.
Siblings Remember 'Best Friends' and Seek Privacy
In the wake of the tragedy, Jake and Romy Reiner have released moving tributes to their parents. They described Rob, the director of beloved films like The Princess Bride, and Michele not just as parents but as their "best friends."
"Words cannot even begin to describe the unimaginable pain we are experiencing every moment of the day," the siblings said in a statement last week. "The horrific and devastating loss of our parents, Rob and Michele Reiner, is something that no one should ever experience."
They expressed profound gratitude for the flood of support from family, friends, and the public. A subsequent statement from their spokesperson confirmed, "Jake and Romy Reiner remain grateful for the outpouring of love and support they have received. They will share information about a memorial service honouring their parents at a later date."
An Appeal for Compassion Amidst Tragedy
In their initial emotional statement, Jake and Romy made a direct appeal for sensitivity regarding the circumstances of their parents' deaths. They asked for "respect and privacy" and for public "speculation to be tempered with compassion and humanity."
The siblings urged that their parents be remembered for "the incredible lives they lived and the love they gave." This plea for dignified remembrance comes amidst the stark legal proceedings involving their brother and the ongoing police investigation into the double murder.
The case has sent shockwaves through the entertainment community and beyond, highlighting intersecting issues of mental health, addiction, and familial tragedy under the harsh glare of public scrutiny.
