Prior to discovering her father's body, Romy Reiner - the 27-year-old daughter of Rob and Michele Reiner - was called by a massage therapist who had arrived at the Reiners' home for an appointment, but was unable to gain access, according to the New York Times.
Romy, who ran over to her parents' home with a roommate, discovered her father's lifeless body and ran outside. Her roommate was the one to call 911, according to the NYT.
She did not see her mother inside, the publication reported. Paramedics were the ones to inform Romy that her mother had died.
Rob and Michele were found dead inside their Brentwood home on Sunday around 3:30 p.m. The couple's son, Nick, had been living at the family home on-and-off for some time.
Nick was arrested on Dec. 14 at 9:15 p.m. near the University of Southern California campus.
On Tuesday, Nick was officially charged for the murder of his mother and father.
According to a press release shared with Fox News Digital, District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman says "we owe it to their memory to pursue justice and accountability for the lives that were taken."
“Prosecuting cases involving family violence are some of the most challenging and heart-wrenching we face because of the intimate and often brutal nature of the crimes. Rob Reiner was one of the greatest filmmakers of his generation. His murder and his wife of more than 35 years, Michele Singer Reiner’s murder, are shocking and tragic. We owe it to their memory to pursue justice and accountability for the lives that were taken," District Attorney Hochman's statement read.
During Tuesday's press conference, the Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman said they will take the “thoughts and desires of the family into consideration” when deciding whether to pursue the death penalty against Nick Reiner - who is suspected of killing his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner.
However, if the death penalty is pursued, Nick would not be executed due to the 2019 moratorium instituted from California Governor Gavin Newsom. The moratorium could be overturned once a new governor is elected in 2026.
"No matter how you look at it, this case is a tragedy," San Diego criminal defense lawyer David P. Shapiro told Fox News Digital. "Two individuals appear to have been brutally murdered. In essence, a third life may be lost in the event Nick Reiner is convicted and spends the rest of his life in prison. The family’s heartache must be immense."
Nick was arrested on Dec. 14 at 9:15 p.m. near the University of Southern California campus.
On Tuesday, Nick was officially charged for the murder of his mother and father.
The Los Angeles County District Attorney who announced Nick Reiner would be charged in his parents' murder lives nearby the Brentwood home where the couple was found dead.
DA Nathan Hochman was spotted walking by Rob Reiner and his wife Michele's home Tuesday night, hours after Nick was officially charged.
Hochman, who was out walking his dog, told Fox News that he lives nearby.
Rob and his wife Michele were found dead Sunday around 3:30 p.m. Their bodies were allegedly discovered by their daughter, Romy.
Nick was arrested on suspicion of murder that same day and charged Tuesday in the double homicide.
Fox News' Matt Finn contributed to this report.
{{#rendered}}Nick Reiner allegedly asked three strange questions to partygoers at Conan O'Brien's Christmas party Saturday, hours before Rob Reiner and his wife Michele's bodies were discovered at their Brentwood home.
“What’s your name? What’s your last name? Are you famous?” Nick asked comedian Bill Hader, according to The Wall Street Journal.
Nick allegedly interrupted the "Saturday Night Live" comedian, sources told NBC News. After Hader told Nick that he was in the middle of a private conversation, a source told the outlet that Nick just stood there and stared before "storming off."
Family friends of Rob and Michele told the Los Angeles Times that Nick also got into an argument with his parents at the event, one night before their death.
Fox News Digital's Tracy Wright contributed to this report.
Footage obtained by the New York Post showing the moment Nick Reiner raised his hands to surrender to Los Angeles authorities has surfaced days after he allegedly murdered his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner.
Nick will reportedly make his first court appearance on Wednesday, according to The Associated Press. This comes after his attorneys said Tuesday that he had not been medically cleared to appear in court.
Nick Reiner was initially scheduled to appear in court Tuesday for the first time, but his lawyer, Alan Jackson, confirmed to Fox News Digital that "he is not medically cleared to be transported to the court."
Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman announced double murder charges against Nick following a press conference with LAPD Chief Jim McDonell.
"These charges will be two counts of first degree murder with a special circumstance of multiple murders," Hochman said. "He also faces a special allegation that he personally use a dangerous and deadly weapon that being a knife. These charges carry a maximum sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole or the death penalty."
Additionally, the youngest son of "The Princess Bride" director and his wife will be "going through medical clearance."
"Something that everybody who goes who gets arrested and gets held in the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department jail goes through," Hochman said. "Once he is medically cleared, he will be brought to court to be arraigned on these charges."
Nick was located and arrested at approximately 9:15 p.m. Sunday. He was booked on suspicion of murder and transferred Monday to the Twin Towers Correctional Facility, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.
Rob and his wife Michele were found dead Sunday inside their Brentwood home around 3:30 p.m.
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Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Reiner, were found dead on Sunday, Dec. 14 in their Brentwood, California home.
Their son, Nick Reiner, was later confirmed to be a suspect for the murder of the famous Hollywood director and his wife, and was booked for the crime. He was initially booked on $4 million bail, but was then held without bail and was transferred to the Twin Towers Correctional Facility.
Neighbors who spoke to Fox News Digital said that Nick had been to rehab years ago, and she thought he was "back to normal." He has been open about his struggles with addiction in the past, even teaming up with his dad to write the 2016 movie, "Being Charlie," about his experience.
While discussing the movie in September 2025, Rob told NPR that Nick had "been great...hasn't been doing drugs for over six years," adding,"He's in a really good place."
He previously told BUILD, YouTube’s live interview series in 2016 that making the film with his son "brought us closer together" and helped him understand his son a lot more.
As new developments emerge following the horrific deaths of Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele, questions continue to surface about the double-homicide investigation and what's next for their son, suspected killer Nick Reiner — who was charged with two counts of first-degree murder with special circumstances.
Though he was expected to appear in court on Tuesday, Nick was "not medically cleared" to do so, his lawyer, Alan Jackson, confirmed to Fox News Digital.
Los Angeles criminal defense lawyer Daniel Rubin told Fox News Digital that Nick's defense strategy will depend on a number of things — including his mental competency.
"His defense strategy will depend on a number of factors: the weight and admissibility of any collected evidence, the testimony of any witnesses, events leading up to the deaths, the defendant's mental health issues, and any possible mitigating factors," said Rubin.
"If he is mentally incompetent, he will be ordered to be assessed for ‘competency’ and he will need to be evaluated by specialists to ascertain his mental competency," Rubin continued. "If he is found ‘incompetent,’ he will need to be medicated or treated to the point where he will be able to assist in his own defense and understand the proceedings. That could take several weeks to several months."
His defense team could also request a psychiatric evaluation, according to former federal prosecutor Neama Rahmani. "The defense may ask for a psychiatric evaluation to argue not guilty by reason of insanity," Rahmani told Fox News Digital.
"But for that, you have to be unable to know right from wrong. If you’re capable enough to have an argument with your parents at a Christmas party, you are not insane."
Fox News Digital's Tracy Wright and Lauryn Overhultz contributed to this report.
Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Reiner were found dead in their Brentwood, California home on Dec. 14.
After news of the beloved Hollywood director's death broke, many of Hollywood's biggest stars took to social media to share their heartfelt tributes.
Actress Kate Hudson shared a photo of Rob and Michele, as well as one of her and Rob on set together, with a lengthy tribute.
"The loss of Rob and Michele is absolutely devastating," she began. "They were not only important to our close community but Rob touched so many millions globally with his art. Rob was one of the greats. Inspiring so many of us with his ability to craft films that are humorous, powerful, inspirational. He knew no genre, only great storytelling."
Jerry Seinfeld also honored Rob on Instagram, sharing a photo of the two of them on stage with Rob's dad, Carl Reiner, writing "Next to Larry David and George Shapiro, Rob Reiner had the biggest influence on my career."
"Our show would have never happened without him. He saw something no one else could. When nobody at the network liked the early episodes, he saved us from cancellation.That I was working with Carl Reiner’s son, who happened to be one of the kindest people in show business, seemed unreal."
He continued: "I was naive at the time to how much his passion for us meant. Rob and Michele married right as our show was starting and they became an imprint for me of how it’s supposed to work, each one broadening the other. Their death, together, is impossibly sad."
Arnold Schwarzenegger took to X to share his thoughts about the late director, calling him a "rare talent."
"In Hollywood, Rob Reiner was a rare talent: he could act, he could produce, he could direct, and he was amazing at all three," he wrote. "He was a creative genius who left us some of the greatest movies of all time, and he was a wonderful friend. My thoughts are with his family."
{{#rendered}}Nick Reiner was charged Tuesday with two counts of murder with the special circumstance allegation of multiple murders.
Los Angeles District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman confirmed Nick, 32, also "faces a special allegation that he personally used a dangerous and deadly weapon, a knife."
The charges Nick is set to face carry a maximum sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole or the death penalty.
"Now, prosecuting these cases involving family members are some of the most challenging and most heart wrenching cases that this office faces because of the intimate and often brutal nature of the crimes involved," Hochman said during a press conference Tuesday.
DA Nathan Hochman said his office "will take the thoughts and desires of the family into consideration in making our decision."
Hochman noted that prosecutors would review the case for any evidence of mental illness in his background.
"We anticipate again after the arraignment, that the process will go through the normal process," Hochman said. "A case like this goes through at the appropriate time. If there is evidence of mental illness, it will be presented in court, and in whatever detail the defense seeks to do that."
Hochman claimed he doesn’t anticipate the case to move fast, but insisted it will be “very thorough.”
“These are some of the most serious charges that a DA's office can bring against anyone,” the DA said. “And we anticipate that the discovery that we will produce to the defense will be robust. It will be very involved. They'll want adequate time to review it, though. Again, they'll want to go through every single factor that they can ascertain in the defense.”
Reiner and his wife, Michele Reiner, were both found dead at their Brentwood home on Sunday. The acclaimed movie director was 78 and Michele was 68.
Fox News Digital's Lauryn Overhultz contributed to this report.
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