Nick Reiner is no longer on suicide watch at the Twin Towers Correctional Facility in downtown Los Angeles, sources confirmed to People magazine. The 32-year-old remains in isolated custody under High Observation Housing (HOH) as his murder case progresses.
Current Jail Status and Precautions
Reiner was placed under suicide-prevention supervision immediately upon entering the LA jail system on the morning of December 15. He was initially required to wear a suicide-prevention smock. That smock has now been removed, though he remains in HOH, a mental health unit designed for inmates who require close monitoring.
A Los Angeles County sheriff source explained, “Reiner is currently off suicide watch, but he remains in HOH housing. He is housed alone, monitored every 15 minutes, and is still considered to have mental health issues.”
Reiner wears a yellow jail-issued shirt and blue pants, and he is escorted by a deputy whenever he leaves his cell. He eats all meals alone and is under continuous video surveillance while outside his cell.
The Murder Charges Against Reiner
Nick Reiner faces two counts of first-degree murder in connection with the deaths of his parents, Rob Reiner, 78, and Michele Singer Reiner, 70. Prosecutors have also filed a special allegation citing the use of a knife in the killings.
The couple was found dead in their Brentwood home on December 14. According to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner, both deaths were caused by “multiple sharp force injuries.”
Court Appearances and Legal Timeline
Reiner made his first court appearance on December 17, where he agreed to waive his right to a speedy arraignment, responding with “Yes, your honour” when asked. His formal arraignment is scheduled for January 7, 2026, at the Los Angeles Superior Court.
As the case moves forward, Reiner will remain in HOH and under close supervision due to concerns regarding his mental health, while prosecutors prepare their case for the coming court dates.
Brief History of the Murder of Rob and Michele Reiner
On December 14, 2025, Rob Reiner, 78, and Michele Singer Reiner, 70, were found dead in their Brentwood, Los Angeles home. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner confirmed that both died from multiple sharp force injuries, indicating a violent attack.
Their son, Nick Reiner, 32, was immediately taken into custody. He was placed under heightened supervision, including suicide watch, when he entered the Twin Towers Correctional Facility on December 15. Following a mental health evaluation, he was later removed from suicide watch but remains in High Observation Housing, monitored closely by jail staff.
Nick Reiner faces two counts of first-degree murder in connection with his parents’ deaths. Prosecutors have also filed a special allegation citing the use of a knife during the killings. He made his first court appearance on December 17, 2025, and is scheduled for arraignment on January 7, 2026, at the Los Angeles Superior Court.
The case is ongoing, with authorities and prosecutors continuing their investigation and preparation for court proceedings.
