New reports reveal that police were called at least six times to the Los Angeles home of Hollywood director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele in the years before they were fatally stabbed on December 14, with their son Nick charged in the murders. According to LAPD records obtained by the Daily Mail and reported by outlets including Page Six and Yahoo News, officers responded to incidents ranging from welfare checks to family violence investigations between 2013 and 2019, with the final call on the day of the killings.
The police visits included a welfare check in August 2013, another in February 2019, a battery of family violence investigation in May 2017, and a mental health check on a male subject in September 2019. These calls, detailed in records published on December 23, 2025, highlight ongoing concerns at the Brentwood residence long before the tragic events unfolded. The Reiners were found stabbed to death in their home on December 14 by their 28-year-old daughter, Romy, leading to a murder investigation that has captivated the public.
Their son, Nick Reiner, 32, was arrested on December 14 and charged with two counts of first-degree murder in connection with his parents’ deaths. Nick has a history of drug addiction, with his first rehab stint at age 15 and periods of homelessness, as he described in a 2016 interview with People. He co-wrote the semi-autobiographical film “Being Charlie” about his nearly 20 rehab visits, and his father, Rob, stated in a September NPR interview that Nick had been sober for six years.
However, recent reports indicate a decline in Nick’s mental health, with a schizophrenia diagnosis and medication changes that allegedly made him “erratic and dangerous” in the weeks before the murders. Sources told TMZ that psychiatrists were treating him, and his behavior became “alarming” prior to the stabbings, adding complexity to the case. The death certificates, released on December 23, confirm that Rob and Michele died within minutes from multiple sharp force injuries with a knife.
Nick Reiner is being held without bail and is scheduled for arraignment on January 7, where he will formally respond to the charges. This tragedy underscores the intersection of mental illness, addiction, and family dynamics, even in high-profile households. The repeated police involvement raises questions about potential interventions, as the entertainment community mourns the loss of a renowned director and his wife.
As the legal process continues, the case serves as a somber reminder of the challenges faced by families dealing with addiction and mental health issues, with broader implications for how such crises are addressed in society.
