In a major development in the case, Nick Reiner, 32, has been arrested and is currently in custody in connection with the deaths of his parents. This is an update from earlier reports of being taken into custody for questioning.
According to jail records and law enforcement reports, Nick was booked on a felony charge and is being held on $4 million bail.
Law enforcement officials confirmed that the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department took Nick into custody late Sunday night, shortly after the bodies of Rob and Michele were discovered.
At this time, authorities have not released details about the formal charges against Nick or the specific motive, but reports indicate the arrest is in connection with the double homicide investigation.
LAPD Leads Homicide Investigation
The LAPD’s Robbery-Homicide Division is leading the investigation into the deaths of the Reiners. Police have described the situation as an active homicide case and are continuing to process the crime scene, interview witnesses, and build evidence.
Officials have not publicly disclosed a motive or detailed timeline around what led to the deaths. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office will determine and release the official cause and manner of death after completing autopsies.