Nick Reiner Had Schizophrenia, Meds May Have Fueled Dangerous Behavior Before Tragedy Reports Claim

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Nick Reiner, the 32-year-old son of director Rob Reiner and Michele Reiner, had been diagnosed with schizophrenia. According to TMZ sources, medications he was taking in the weeks before the murders caused him to become unpredictable and potentially harmful.

Sources close to the situation say Nick was seeing a psychiatrist and had been acting strangely for about a month before December 14th, raising concerns about his well-being.

He recently completed treatment at a Los Angeles rehabilitation center known for helping people with mental health and addiction issues. The facility is very expensive – reports suggest it costs around $70,000 per month – and primarily caters to children from affluent families.

I’ve been following this case closely, and it’s just heartbreaking. Apparently, just weeks before everything happened, they tried to adjust his medication to help him, but it actually seemed to make things worse. One source said he was really struggling, completely out of it. On top of that, he was battling substance abuse, which was making his behavior even more erratic and unpredictable. It’s just a really tragic situation.

I’m still reeling from this disturbing news. Nick Reiner is facing two counts of first-degree murder after his parents were found stabbed to death at their home in Brentwood. The medical examiner confirmed they died from multiple stab wounds. Reiner was taken into custody the very same night, and I just saw reports that he made his first court appearance yesterday. His arraignment is scheduled for January 7th, 2026 – a long way off, and a lot of time for this tragic story to unfold.

According to reports, Rob Reiner had a heated argument the night before the murders at a holiday party. A source claims Reiner confided in someone at Conan O’Brien’s party on December 13th, saying he was genuinely afraid of his son, Nick. He reportedly said, “I’m petrified of [Nick]. I can’t believe I’m going to say this, but I’m afraid of my son. I think my own son can hurt me.”

Attendees at the event found Nick’s behavior disturbing. One source told People that he was “freaking everyone out, acting erratically, and repeatedly asking people if they were famous.” Another source described his actions to Us Weekly as “creepy.”

Nick has faced significant personal challenges, including struggles with substance abuse and repeated attempts at getting help through rehab. He reportedly received treatment for heroin and cocaine addiction as many as 18 times during his teenage years.

In 2015, he co-wrote the film Being Charlie, a story inspired by his own life and his bond with his father. The film was directed by Rob Reiner and reportedly helped him rebuild his relationship with his dad. When the murders happened, he was living at home with his parents.

I attended the memorial for Rob and Michele Reiner at Albert Brooks’ beautiful home in Los Angeles. It was a really moving service, and so many friends were there, like Billy Crystal, Larry David, Bill Hader, and Conan O’Brien. Everyone was pretty emotional, especially when they shared what Rob said near the end about his son – it was incredibly touching.

It’s just devastating to see this family’s struggle, and it really highlights how incredibly difficult it is when someone you love is battling both mental illness and addiction. It’s a stark reminder that mental health issues are serious and need to be addressed properly – if they’re ignored or not treated well, things can quickly become a crisis.

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2025-12-19 20:44