PART 1: Rob and Michele Reiner death reports suddenly sealed in mystery court order requested by LAPD

Los Angeles County Medical Examiner removes previously public cause of death information

Rob and Michele Reiner’s death reports have been sealed by court order, which was “initiated by” the Los Angeles Police Department.

On Monday, the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner posted a press release stating that although Michele and Rob’s cause of death reports were already made public, they have removed them.

“While the cause and manner of death were previously released on these cases, due to the court order, the information is no longer available. No other case information or records, including the Medical Examiner report, can be released or posted on the website until further notice,” the press release stated, noting that a “security hold” has been placed for the time being.

Rob and Michele Reiner’s death reports were sealed by court order. (Stefanie Keenan)

The press release stated that the Medical Examiner’s department received the court order on December 24 at 10:30 am.

The Medical Examiner’s office noted that more information will be shared once the court order has been lifted.

Fox News Digital has reached out to the LAPD for comment.

“While the cause and manner of death were previously released on these cases, due to the court order, the information is no longer available.”

— Los Angeles Medical Examiner

On Dec. 23, Rob and Michele’s death certificates were released.

According to the death certificates obtained by Fox News Digital from the Los Angeles County Public Health Department, the couple were cremated at Mount Sinai Mortuary.

Rob and Michele Reiner’s son, Nick Reiner, was charged for the death of his parents. (Michael Buckner/Getty Images for Teen Vogue)

The certificates also confirmed what was revealed last week by the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s office that the Reiners died due to multiple sharp force injuries. The certificates stated the injuries were caused “with knife, by another.”

On Sunday, Dec. 14, police discovered the bodies of Rob and Michele in the primary bedroom of their home in Brentwood, California.

The couple’s son, Nick, was quickly named a person of interest in the investigation, and hours later, around 9:15 p.m. local time that same day, he was arrested.

Rob and Michele Reiner died due to multiple sharp force injuries. (Michael Stewart/Getty Images)

On Dec. 16, authorities charged Nick in the double homicide of his parents. He was charged with two counts of first-degree murder with a special circumstance of multiple murders.

“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 press conference. “These charges carry a maximum sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole, or the death penalty.”

Rob Reiner’s son Nick Reiner is set to be arraigned on Jan. 7. ( Rommel Demano/Getty Images)

No decision has been made on whether prosecutors will seek the death penalty.

Nick made his first court appearance in the case on Dec. 17, where his lawyer, famed defense attorney Alan Jackson, requested a continuance. His arraignment is now set for Jan. 7.

PART 2:

Debunking the Latest Rumor in the Rob Reiner Tragedy: No Evidence of New Contact from Nick Reiner

As of December 30, 2025, a sensational claim has circulated online alleging that Nick Reiner, charged with the murders of his parents Rob and Michele Singer Reiner, suddenly contacted police just minutes ago. The rumor suggests he denied killing them, claiming instead that his parents took their own lives as a way to “threaten” him, and that kitchen CCTV footage revealed a “chilling detail” contradicting his statement, forcing investigators to rethink the case.

After thorough searches across major news outlets, including The Los Angeles Times, People, The New York Times, BBC, CNN, Fox News, and others, there is no credible report supporting this claim. The most recent verified updates on the case date back to late December 2025 (around December 24-29), focusing on Nick Reiner’s mental health history, potential insanity defense challenges, and his ongoing detention on suicide watch. No articles mention any recent contact from Nick to police, suicide claims by him, or new kitchen CCTV revelations.

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Rob and Michele Reiner in happier times.

This appears to be a fabricated or exaggerated rumor, possibly spread on social media for clicks or shock value. Such misinformation is common in high-profile tragedies, especially involving celebrities and mental health issues.

What We Know from Verified Sources

The facts of the case remain unchanged:

On December 14, 2025, Rob Reiner (78) and Michele Singer Reiner (70) were found stabbed to death in the master bedroom of their Brentwood home. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner ruled the deaths homicides caused by multiple sharp force injuries.
Their son Nick Reiner (32) was arrested the same evening without incident near Exposition Park, after police tracked him using geolocation data, cellphone records, and surveillance. CCTV footage from a gas station (not the family kitchen) shows him buying a drink shortly before arrest.

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Surveillance images from Nick Reiner’s arrest on December 14, 2025.

Nick has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder with special circumstances (multiple murders and use of a knife), facing possible life without parole or the death penalty.
He is held without bail, on suicide watch in solitary confinement, wearing a suicide-prevention smock. Reports indicate a history of schizophrenia diagnosis, addiction struggles, and medication adjustments.
No public details have emerged about kitchen CCTV or any suicide pact/theory from official sources. The investigation points firmly to homicide, with Nick as the sole suspect.

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Tributes to Rob Reiner’s iconic films, including The Princess Bride and When Harry Met Sally….

Rob Reiner’s legacy as a director of beloved classics endures, while the family—including daughter Tracy Reiner (from Rob’s previous marriage to Penny Marshall)—continues to grieve in private.

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Tracy Reiner with her adoptive father Rob.

In times of tragedy, it’s crucial to rely on verified journalism rather than un sourced viral claims. If new developments emerge from reputable sources, they will be reported accordingly. For now, this specific story has no basis in fact.