Nick Reinerentered aplea of not guiltyon murder charges over the deaths of his parents, acclaimed director Rob Reiner and wife Michele Singer Reiner, on Monday, Feb. 23. It's the latest update in a case thatleft Hollywood reelingfrom the unexpected loss of a couple whose impact extended beyond the realm of entertainment.
The arraignment on Feb. 23, which had previously been postponed, came two months after the filmmaker and his wife, a photographer and producer, were found dead in their Los Angeles home in December. One day after their bodies were discovered, authorities said that their investigation revealed that Reiner, a 32-year-old screenwriter, was responsible for their deaths.
Here's a timeline of the case so far, including when Reiner will appear in court next.
Dec. 14: Rob Reiner and wife Michele Singer Reiner are found dead
Los Angeles Police Department said they responded to a "death investigation" at a Brentwood home and discovered two bodies. In an update later the same day, LAPD shared that the residence has been identified as Rob Reiner's home. Later details would reveal that son Nick Reiner is accused of fatally stabbing his parents in the "early morning hours" of Dec. 14.
Dec. 14: Nick Reiner is arrested
Nick Reiner was arrested at approximately 9:15 p.m. on Dec. 14, according to the LAPD on Dec. 15. A day later, the Los Angeles County district attorney's office said Reiner "fled" before he was later arrested in Exposition Park in Los Angeles.
Dec. 15: Authorities claim Nick Reiner is responsible for parents' death
Los Angeles Police Department claimed Nick Reiner is "responsible" for his parents' deaths, citing their investigation, one day after authorities announced they'd found the husband and wife dead.
Rob Reiner speaks onstage at Collider's Directors On Directing Panel during 2025 Comic-Con International: San Diego at San Diego Convention Center on July 24, 2025. " style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
Rob Reiner attends SiriusXM Presents Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend Live With The Cast Of "Spinal Tap 2" at SiriusXM Studios on Sept. 4, 2025." style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
Rob Reiner attends the premiere of "Spinal Tap II: The End Continues" at The Egyptian Theatre Hollywood on Sept. 9, 2025, in Los Angeles, California. " style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
From left: C. J. Vanston, Harry Shearer, Valerie Franco, Christopher Guest, Michael McKean, Fran Drescher and Rob Reiner attend the premiere of "Spinal Tap II: The End Continues" at The Egyptian Theatre Hollywood on Sept. 9, 2025, in Los Angeles, California." style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
Rob Reiner attends the premiere of "Spinal Tap II: The End Continues" at The Egyptian Theatre Hollywood on Sept. 9, 2025, in Los Angeles, California. " style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
Rob Reiner and wife Michele Singer Reiner attend the Human Rights Campaign's 2025 LA Dinner at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles on March 22, 2025." style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
Rob Reiner attends the Human Rights Campaign's 2025 dinner in Los Angeles on March 22, 2025." style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
Rob Reiner and wife Michele Singer Reiner attend the Human Rights Campaign's 2025 LA Dinner at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles on March 22, 2025." style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
Rob Reiner speaks onstage at the screening of "The American President" during the 2025 TCM Classic Film Festival at TCL Chinese Theatre on April 25, 2025." style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
Rob Reiner attends the screening of "Misery" during the 2025 TCM Classic Film Festival at TCL Chinese Theatre on April 25, 2025." style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
Rob Reiner and Kathy Bates attend the screening of "Misery" during the 2025 TCM Classic Film Festival at TCL Chinese Theatre on April 25, 2025." style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
Aaron Sorkin, Rob Reiner and TCM Host Ben Mankiewicz attend the screening of "The American President" during the 2025 TCM Classic Film Festival at TCL Chinese Theatre on April 25, 2025." style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
Jake Reiner, Romy Reiner, Rob Reiner, and Michele Reiner attend the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards at Peacock Theater on January 15, 2024, in Los Angeles, California." style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
Rob Reiner and Sally Struthers speak onstage during the 75th Emmy Awards at the Peacock Theatre at L.A. Live in Los Angeles on Jan. 15, 2024. " style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Reiner attend the 46th Kennedy Center Honors gala at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, DC, on Dec. 3, 2023. " style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
Director Rob Reiner attends the photocall of "This Is Spinal Tap" during the 75th annual Cannes film festival at Majestic Beach on May 18, 2022, in Cannes, France. " style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
Director Rob Reiner attends the photocall of "This Is Spinal Tap" during the 75th annual Cannes film festival at Majestic Beach on May 18, 2022, in Cannes, France. " style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
Director Rob Reiner attends the photocall of "This Is Spinal Tap" during the 75th annual Cannes film festival at Majestic Beach on May 18, 2022, in Cannes, France. " style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
Rob Reiner attends The Paley Honors: A Special Tribute To Television's Comedy Legends at the Beverly Wilshire Four Seasons Hotel on Nov. 21, 2019, in Beverly Hills, California. " style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
Rob Reiner and Larry David attend the Los Angeles premiere of Neon's "The Biggest Little Farm" at the Landmark Theater on May 7, 2019, in Los Angeles, California. " style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
Rob Reiner and Larry David attend the Los Angeles premiere of Neon's "The Biggest Little Farm" at the Landmark Theater on May 7, 2019, in Los Angeles, California. " style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
Rob Reiner attends the "This Is Spinal Tap" 35th anniversary during the 2019 Tribeca Film Festival at the Beacon Theatre. " style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
From left: Christopher Guest, Harry Shearer, Michael McKean, and Rob Reiner attend the "This Is Spinal Tap" 35th anniversary during the 2019 Tribeca Film Festival at the Beacon Theatre on April 27, 2019, in New York City. " style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
Special Guests Billy Crystal and Rob Reiner attend the Hand and Footprint Ceremony: Billy Crystal at the 2019 10th Annual TCM Classic Film Festival on April 12, 2019, in Hollywood, California. " style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
Special guests Billy Crystal and Rob Reiner attend the Hand and Footprint Ceremony at TCL Chinese Theatre IMAX on April 12, 2019, in Hollywood, California. " style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
Special guests Billy Crystal and Rob Reiner attend the Hand and Footprint Ceremony at TCL Chinese Theatre IMAX on April 12, 2019, in Hollywood, California. " style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Rob Reiner found dead at 78. See photos from his Hollywood career.
Rob Reiner speaks onstage at Collider's Directors On Directing Panel during 2025 Comic-Con International: San Diego at San Diego Convention Center on July 24, 2025.
Dec. 16: Nick Reiner faces murder charges
Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman said Nick Reiner faces two counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of his parents. Prosecutors added a "special circumstance of multiple murders" and a "special allegation" that Reiner used a deadly weapon — a knife. The charges carry a maximum sentence of life without parole or the death penalty. No decision "has been made with respect to the death penalty," Hochman said during a press conference on Dec. 16.
Dec. 16: Nick Reiner not medically cleared for court appearance
Nick Reiner's then-attorney Alan Jackson said that Reiner "has not been medically cleared" to appear in court, according to a video shared by TMZ.
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Dec. 17: Nick Reiner appears in court, siblings speak out
Nick Reinerbriefly appeared in courtin Los Angeles. The same day, his siblings Romy and Jake Reinershared a statementabout the deaths of their parents, calling 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."
Dec. 17: Preliminary cause of death revealed for Rob Reiner, Michele Singer Reiner
Reiner his wife died from"multiple sharp force injuries,"according to online records from the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner reviewed by USA TODAY. The manner of death was ruled a homicide. The county medical examiner announced later December that due to a court order, information about the cause and manner of death for the Reiners would no longer be available.
Jan 7: Nick Reiner's attorney drops out
Nick Reiner was to be arraigned on Jan. 7, but his then-attorney Alan Jackson said he'dno longer be representingthe 32-year-old.
Feb. 23: Nick Reiner pleads not guilty
Nick Reiner entered a plea of not guilty during his arraignment.
April 29: Next court appearance
Reiner's next court appearance is set for the end of April.
USA TODAY reporters Anna Kaufman, Bryan Alexander and Edward Segarra contributed to this story.
Paris Barraza is a reporter covering Los Angeles and Southern California for the USA TODAY Network. Reach her atpbarraza@usatodayco.com.
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