Hollywood icon Rob Reiner, wife found dead in Los Angeles home
Brian Foley, retired chief of detectives, discussed the latest on the investigation into the death of Hollywood icon Rob Reiner and his wife and officials' decision to release the person of interest in the Brown University shooting case.
Rob and Michele Reiner's bodies were returned to their family Friday, the Los Angeles Medical Examiner confirmed to Fox News Digital.
The couple shared three children — son Jake and daughter Romy, along with their son Nick Reiner, who was charged Dec. 16 with two counts of first-degree murder.
On Sunday, Dec. 14, Rob and Michele were found dead at their Brentwood home. Michele and Rob died of multiple sharp force injuries, according to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's office.
Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Reiner, were found dead in their Brentwood home. (Stefanie Keenan)
Other significant conditions contributed to their deaths, the initial report said. Medical examiners determined Dec. 14 as the day the Reiners died and listed their deaths as homicides.
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After Nick was formally charged, a press conference was held.
"These charges carry a maximum sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole or the death penalty."
"He also faces a special allegation that he personally used a dangerous and deadly weapon, that being a knife," Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman said during a news conference. "These charges carry a maximum sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole or the death penalty."
No decision has been made on seeking the death penalty.
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Nick appeared in court for the first time Wednesday after he was charged.
Nick Reiner was charged with murder in the deaths of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Reiner. (Michael Buckner/Getty Images for Teen Vogue)
Nick, 32, sat behind glass in the courtroom wearing a suicide prevention vest. He wore no shirt under the blue vest that went down to his knees. Nick's hands and feet were shackled.
On Dec. 17, Romy and Jake shared a statement with Fox News Digital about their parents' deaths.
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"Words cannot even begin to describe the unimaginable pain we are experiencing every moment of the day. The horrific and devastating loss of our parents, Rob and Michele Reiner, is something that no one should ever experience," Jake and Romy began.
Rob Reiner, Michele Reiner, Romy Reiner, Nick Reiner, Maria Gilfillan and Jake Reiner at the "Spinal Tap II: The End Continues" premiere in September. (Michael Buckner/Variety via Getty Images)
"They weren't just our parents; they were our best friends. We are grateful for the outpouring of condolences, kindness, and support we have received not only from family and friends but people from all walks of life. We now ask for respect and privacy, 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."
Nick's arraignment is set for Jan. 7, 2026.
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Fox News Digital's Lauryn Overhultz contributed to this report.
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