Nick Reiner & Bill Hader Had Strange Interaction Night Before Murders

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Nick Reiner was reportedly acting odd the night before his parents’ murders.

According to two sources familiar with the event, a 32-year-old man attended a holiday party hosted by Conan O’Brien on December 13th and interacted with Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner in a way that made some guests uncomfortable, NBC News reports.

According to sources, Nick unexpectedly joined a conversation between Bill Hader, a former cast member of Saturday Night Live, and two other guests. When Bill politely asked for privacy, Nick reportedly just stood there and stared before abruptly walking away.

TopMob News has reached out to a rep for Bill for comment but has not yet heard back.

According to reports in The Los Angeles Times and People, Nick also had a heated argument with the director of When Harry Met Sally and his wife, in addition to his encounter with the SNL star at the party.

Jane Fonda also shared that she had been with Rob and Michele on the day before they were reportedly killed in their Los Angeles home on December 14th.

The Academy Award-winning actor shared on Instagram on December 15th that they had seen the individuals two nights prior, describing them as healthy and happy. They expressed being overwhelmed with sadness and shock at the news of their passing.

Following the discovery of Rob, 78, and Michele, 70, Los Angeles police arrested Nick on suspicion of murder. He is being held in jail without the possibility of bail.

After completing their investigation, Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman stated that Nick will be charged with two counts of first-degree murder.

The district attorney announced that the defendant is also accused of using a deadly weapon – a knife. If convicted, he could face either life in prison without parole or the death penalty.

Hochman said Nick will go through a standard medical check-up after being arrested, and then he’ll have a court date.

As soon as doctors say he’s fit to appear in court, he’ll be formally charged. Then, he’ll have the opportunity to say whether he’s guilty or not guilty.

Attorney Alan Jackson, known for previously representing Harvey Weinstein and Karen Read, confirmed to TopMob News on December 16th that he will be representing Nick in this case. He stated he wouldn’t be making any further comments beyond basic details about the legal process.

For all the details about Rob and Michele’s murder investigation so far, keep reading…

Long before Rob and Michele Singer Reiner passed away, their son, Nick Reiner, spoke openly about his struggles with addiction. He even worked with his father on the 2015 film Being Charlie, which explored the topic of substance abuse.

Nick explained that he had been to rehab 17 times before turning 30. 

In a 2016 interview with People magazine, he shared that he had experienced homelessness in three different states: Maine, New Jersey, and Texas. He described spending nights and weeks living on the streets, and said it was a difficult time.

Two years later, Nick recalled an instance when he “wrecked” his home while high on drugs. 

He described an incident from 2018 on the Dopey podcast, explaining that he spent ten rounds sparring in his guest house while high on stimulants—likely cocaine and another substance. He was awake for days and ended up punching objects inside the guest house.

According to multiple sources at Conan O’Brien’s Christmas party on December 13th, director Rob Reiner and his 32-year-old son, Nick, had a significant argument. Friends of the family confirmed the fight to the L.A. Times, adding that guests observed Nick behaving oddly during the holiday celebration.

According to two sources familiar with the event, Nick was causing disturbances at the party by interrupting people’s conversations.

On December 14th, around 3:40 p.m., the Los Angeles Police Department was called to a home in Brentwood, California, to investigate a death following a Christmas party.

As a lifestyle expert, I’m always saddened to hear about tragedies. In this case, police reported finding two people inside a home who were later identified as Robert and Michele Reiner. It’s a heartbreaking situation, and my thoughts are with their loved ones.

The Robbery Homicide Division’s Homicide Special Section began investigating how the deaths occurred.

According to NBC News, Deputy Police Chief Alan Hamilton stated that investigators will be speaking with many family members. Rob Reiner and his wife have three children: Nick, Romy, and Jake. Rob also adopted the daughter of his late ex-wife, Penny Marshall, named Tracy Reiner.

Rob and Michele Reiner did not die from illness or old age. A source with knowledge of the situation told NBC News they likely died from stab wounds.

According to the LAPD, the initial investigation revealed that the Reiners were victims of homicide.

Police determined that Rob and Michele’s son, Nick, caused their deaths. He wasn’t arrested until several hours after his parents were discovered.

Police announced they arrested Nick Reiner around 9:15 p.m. on December 15th. He has been charged with murder and is being held in jail without the possibility of bail.

TopMob News was not able to find a lawyer on file to speak on Nick Reiner’s behalf.  

After Rob’s death, Tracy said she’d seen her father the day before his passing. 

She told NBC News she was from a wonderful family and was completely shocked by what happened, saying she didn’t know what to say.

Jane Fonda saw Rob and Michele the night before their tragic deaths.

The actress shared on Instagram on December 15th that she had seen them two nights prior, and they seemed healthy and happy. She added that she is devastated and in shock.

On the December 15th episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live, Michelle Obama shared that she and Barack Obama had plans to meet with Rob and Michele on the day they tragically passed away.

On December 16th, attorney Alan Jackson—known for previously defending high-profile clients like Harvey Weinstein, Kevin Spacey, and Karen Read—told TopMob News that he is now representing Nick, who was arrested two days prior in connection with his parents’ murder.

On December 16th, as authorities prepared to publicly charge Nick at a Los Angeles courthouse, his lawyer informed the press that he hadn’t been given medical approval to attend the court hearing.

According to reports, officials stated that all prisoners must receive medical approval before being taken to court. They are optimistic that the individual in question will be cleared for transport tomorrow.

On December 16th, Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman announced that his office will charge Nick with two counts of first-degree murder, alleging that more than one person was killed.

The District Attorney also stated that Nick will be charged with using a dangerous weapon – specifically, a knife – during the attack on his parents.

He explained that if convicted, the charges could result in a life sentence with no chance of release, or even the death penalty.

Nick was formally charged Dec. 16. 

Police believe Rob and Michele were likely killed about 12 hours before their bodies were found around 3 p.m. on December 14th.

Okay, so the DA finally put out a statement, and it said the murders happened around dawn on December 14th. I’ve been obsessively checking for updates, and that little detail… it just hits different, you know? It’s like I can almost picture it now, trying to piece everything together. It was so early, the 14th… I need to know everything!

According to a press release from the District Attorney on December 16th, Nick is accused of killing his parents by stabbing them. Authorities allege he used a knife as the weapon in the murders.

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2025-12-17 06:18