News reports state that Rob Reiner and his wife Michele were found stabbed to death in their Brentwood, Los Angeles home, and that their son Nick is believed by multiple unnamed sources to be responsible. However, as of the latest coverage, law enforcement has not publicly released a confirmed motive, and the investigation is ongoing.
What is known so far
Police and fire personnel were called to the Reiners’ home on December 14 and discovered the bodies of a 78‑year‑old man and 68‑year‑old woman, later identified as Rob and Michele Reiner, with stab or knife-type wounds. Media outlets such as PEOPLE, TMZ, and others have reported, citing multiple sources, that their son Nick is suspected of killing them, but authorities have not yet formally detailed charges or a motive in public statements.
About “why” he did it
Public reporting at this point focuses on what allegedly happened, not on a clear explanation of “why.” Articles note that Nick has a long history of serious substance use disorder, repeated stints in rehab, periods of homelessness, and a strained relationship with his family, but these background issues are not the same as an officially established motive for the killings. Until investigators or court documents lay out verified details, any specific reason would be speculative and should be treated with caution.
