Reiner’s Son Removed from Suicide Watch as Murder Trial Moves Forward
New Developments in the Custody of a High-Profile Murder Suspect
New information has surfaced regarding the conditions under which a high-profile murder suspect is being held as he prepares for his arraignment. Authorities have confirmed that his status within a Los Angeles jail has changed, although he continues to be under strict supervision.
The case has captured national attention due to the prominent family involved and the severity of the charges against him.
Change in Jail Status
Nick Reiner, 32, the son of director Rob Reiner and photographer Michele Singer Reiner, has been taken off suicide watch, according to a report from PEOPLE, which cited a source from the Los Angeles County sheriff’s office.
Reiner is currently detained at the Twin Towers Correctional Facility in downtown Los Angeles. When he was first arrested on December 15, he was placed under suicide prevention measures, including constant monitoring and the use of a protective smock.
According to the sheriff’s source, the suicide-prevention smock has now been removed. However, Reiner remains in High Observation Housing, where he is kept alone due to ongoing mental health concerns.
Ongoing Restrictions
Despite the change in his status, Reiner is still in solitary confinement. He must wear a yellow jail-issued shirt and blue pants at all times. He is monitored every 15 minutes and escorted by a deputy whenever he leaves his cell.
The source stated that Reiner will remain in High Observation Housing unless a judge orders otherwise. His lawyer has not yet commented on the matter.
Authorities noted that Reiner has not had significant issues with eating or sleeping and continues to receive all meals alone in his cell.
Murder Allegations
Reiner is facing two counts of first-degree murder related to the deaths of his parents, Rob Reiner, 78, and Michele Singer Reiner, 70. Prosecutors have also added a special allegation that a knife was used in the killings.
The couple was found dead in their Brentwood, Los Angeles, home on December 14. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed to PEOPLE that both died from “multiple sharp force injuries,” and the deaths have been classified as homicides.
Mental Health History
PEOPLE previously reported that police responded to welfare-check and mental health-related calls at the Reiners’ home in 2019 while Nick Reiner was living there.
The Los Angeles Times and KNBC have reported that he was being treated for schizophrenia, citing sources. Psychiatrist Dr. Molly “Mary” Conlon, who is not involved in the case, told PEOPLE that schizophrenia is a treatable condition often associated with psychosis.
Next Court Steps
Reiner appeared briefly in court on December 17, when his attorney declined to enter a plea and requested more time, citing complex legal issues.
His arraignment is scheduled for Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at the Stanley Mosk Courthouse in Los Angeles.
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