Reiner murders: Nick Reiner's next court date pushed back amid pending autopsy results
Nick Reiner's preliminary hearing pushed to September
A Los Angeles judge decided Wednesday to push the preliminary hearing for Nick Reiner to September. He is accused in the stabbing deaths of his parents, Rob and Michele Reier.
LOS ANGELES - On Wednesday, a Los Angeles judge decided to push back court proceedings to September for Nick Reiner, accused in the double murder of his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner. The decision comes as evidence continues to be collected in the case, as well as pending autopsy results from the LA County medical examiner.
What we know:
FOX 11's Christina Gonzalez was in the courtroom, noting the difference in Nick Reiner's appearance in that he's lost weight and appeared more alert.
She reported the delay was made due to the copious amount of discovery had yet to be turned over to the defense, and that even the prosecution has yet to have an autopsy report for the victims. While investigators determined the two were stabbed repeatedly with a sharp object, attorneys are still waiting for toxicology reports and other elements.
During the next hearing set for the fall, they will then decide when to have a preliminary hearing.
Nick Reiner remains in custody without bail.
The backstory:
Rob Reiner, 78, and Michele Reiner, 70, were found dead on December 14, 2025, in their Brentwood home.
The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner confirmed both died from "multiple sharp force injuries" inflicted by a knife.
Nick Reiner, the third of the couple’s four children, was apprehended by LAPD officers in Exposition Park less than six hours after the discovery.
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He has since pleaded not guilty to two counts of first-degree murder with special circumstance allegations of multiple murders.
Records show Nick has a history of mental health struggles, including a schizophrenia diagnosis and a prior yearlong conservatorship that expired in 2021.
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What we don't know:
While investigators have noted that Nick reportedly acted "erratically" during a holiday party the night before the killings, authorities have not officially confirmed a motive.
It also remains unclear if the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office will seek capital punishment. District Attorney Nathan Hochman stated a decision on the death penalty has not yet been finalized.
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What they're saying:
In a poignant statement released last week, Nick's brother, Jake Reiner, described the tragedy as an "impossible nightmare," stating, "nothing compares to losing both of them at the same time and, on top of that, having your brother be at the center of it."
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Jake Reiner is speaking out for the first time about the tragic 2025 double murder of his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner, and the charges against his brother Nick.
What's next:
Nick Reiner's next court date is scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 15.
If the case proceeds to trial and results in a conviction, Nick Reiner faces a maximum sentence of the death penalty or life in prison without the possibility of parole.
The Source: City News Service contributed to this report. This report was also based on Los Angeles County court records, official findings from the LA County Medical Examiner, and statements from the Los Angeles District Attorney's office. Additional context regarding the family's history and the events leading up to the tragedy was drawn from previous FOX 11 reports.