Multiple welfare checks were conducted at Rob Reiner’s home years before son charged in killings

Police were repeatedly called to Rob and Michele Reiner’s Brentwood home years before their son was charged with murder
Police records reveal years of distress calls at Rob Reiner’s Brentwood home before fatal stabbings (Getty Images)
Police records reveal years of distress calls at Rob Reiner’s Brentwood home before fatal stabbings (Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Newly obtained police records reveal that officers were called multiple times to Rob Reiner’s Brentwood mansion years before the legendary filmmaker and his wife were killed. 

The disclosures emerged after the couple was found dead inside their Los Angeles home on December 14.

Christmas decoration hang from a tree inside Rob Reiner's residence Monday, Dec. 15, 2025, in the Brentwood section of Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Christmas decoration hang from a tree inside Rob Reiner's residence Monday, Dec. 15, 2025, in the Brentwood section of Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Police records show repeated LAPD visits to Rob Reiner’s Brentwood residence

Police had been responding to disturbances at Rob and Michele Reiner’s multimillion-dollar Brentwood home for more than a decade before their shocking deaths, according to law enforcement records obtained by the Daily Mail.

LAPD logs show officers were dispatched to the $13.5 million property at least six times between 2013 and 2019, in addition to the fatal call on December 14 - the day the couple was found dead inside their residence.

BRENTWOOD, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 14: LAPD officers put up police tape as the police investigate two people found dead in Rob Reiner's home on December 14, 2025 in Brentwood, California. The LAPD confirmed that the deceased are Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Singer Reiner. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)
 LAPD officers put up police tape as the police investigate two people found dead in Rob Reiner's home on December 14, 2025 in Brentwood, California. The LAPD confirmed that the deceased are Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Singer Reiner (Mario Tama/Getty Images)

The calls for service ranged from alleged family violence investigations to welfare and mental health checks, suggesting ongoing turmoil at the home long before the Hollywood tragedy unfolded.

LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 20: Director Rob Reiner (L) and wife Michele Singer attend the premiere of
 Director Rob Reiner (L) and wife Michele Singer attend the premiere of "The Magic of Belle Isle" at the Directors Guild of America on June 20, 2012 in Los Angeles, California (David Livingston/Getty Images)

“There’s been quite a few calls for service at the Reiner house,” a source close to the LAPD told the outlet. “The West LA division of LAPD was summoned to that home on many occasions.”

Incidents included family violence and mental health welfare checks

Among the most serious entries in the police logs is a May 5, 2017 call labeled “BFV INVEST,” indicating a battery family violence investigation. Records show a formal police report was written following that incident.

In September 2019, officers responded to a call categorized as “918M,” signaling a mental health-related welfare check involving a male subject. After responding, police noted that no further action was required.

A security guard stands outside Rob Reiner's residence Monday, Dec. 15, 2025, in the Brentwood section of Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
A security guard stands outside Rob Reiner's residence Monday, Dec. 15, 2025, in the Brentwood section of Los Angeles (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Earlier that same year, officers were called to the property for another welfare check on February 25 at 9:51 pm, which was elevated to a supervisor review.

One of the earliest incidents on record dates back to August 4, 2013, when police responded at 3:31 am to a call cryptically labeled “door.” A report was filed, though details were limited.

A more routine call occurred on February 2, 2014 - a noise complaint listed as “party” - which officers marked as “gone on arrival.”

“Brentwood is a fairly quiet neighborhood,” the LAPD source added. “You don’t generally get a lot of calls for service at a home. In this case, the number of visits stood out.”

Nick Reiner lived on property amid years of reported instability

Sources close to the family say the Reiners’ son, Nick Reiner, had been living in the guest house on the property on and off for years. The repeated police callouts now suggest that difficulties within the household predated the fatal violence.

Nick Reiner attends AOL Build Speaker Series at AOL Studios In New York on May 4, 2016 in New York City. (Laura Cavanaugh/FilmMagic)
Nick Reiner attends AOL Build Speaker Series at AOL Studios In New York on May 4, 2016 in New York City. (Laura Cavanaugh/FilmMagic)

Nick, 32, has been charged with murdering his parents with a knife. Authorities previously confirmed that Rob Reiner, 78, and Michele Reiner, 70, died from “multiple sharp force injuries.”

Recently released death certificates further specified the cause as injuries inflicted “with a knife, by another.” Both deaths were ruled homicides, with the place of death listed as the couple’s residence.

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 28: Honoree Rob Reiner poses with family at the 41st Annual Chaplin Award Gala at Avery Fisher Hall at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts on April 28, 2014, in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)
Honoree Rob Reiner poses with family at the 41st Annual Chaplin Award Gala at Avery Fisher Hall at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts on April 28, 2014, in New York City. (Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)

Their bodies were cremated, and their remains were released to their eldest son, Jake Reiner, according to reports.

Son charged with double murder faces life without parole

Nick Reiner was arrested on December 14 and charged with two counts of first-degree murder. Prosecutors added special circumstances, including multiple murders and the use of a dangerous weapon, which could make him eligible for life in prison without parole or even the death penalty if convicted.

Director Rob Reiner & Son Nick Visit AOL Build
NEW YORK, NY - MAY 04: Rob Reiner and Nick Reiner attend AOL Build Speaker Series at AOL Studios In New York on May 4, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Laura Cavanaugh/FilmMagic)
 Rob Reiner and Nick Reiner attend AOL Build Speaker Series at AOL Studios In New York on May 4, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Laura Cavanaugh/FilmMagic)

He appeared briefly in court on Wednesday wearing an anti-suicide vest and did not enter a plea. His arraignment was continued to January 7 after defense attorney Alan Jackson requested additional time to prepare.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 17: Alan Jackson, attorney of Nick Reiner, appears in court to defend Reiner on murder charges on December 17, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. The LAPD confirmed that Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Singer Reiner were found dead in their Brentwood home. Their son Nick was arrested in connection with their deaths and is charged with two counts of first-degree murder, according to the Los Angeles County district attorney. (Photo by Jae C. Hong-Pool/Getty Images)
Alan Jackson, attorney of Nick Reiner, appears in court to defend Reiner on murder charges on December 17, 2025 in Los Angeles, California (Getty Images)

When asked by the judge whether he agreed to the delay, Nick responded simply, “Yes, your honor.”

Jackson later urged restraint, telling reporters not to “rush to judgment” as the case proceeds.

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