Nick Reiner Removed from Suicide Watch Ahead of Parents' Murder Arraignment

He's no longer wearing the blue suicide prevention smock, but the shadow of a double patricide remains. Nick Reiner, the son of legendary filmmaker Rob Reiner, has been taken off suicide watch as he awaits his upcoming arraignment.

According to reports from PEOPLE and TMZ, the 32-year-old, currently held at the Twin Towers Correctional Facility, is no longer required to wear the stiff, anti-ligature garments. While he remains in solitary confinement within High Observation Housing (HOH), this shift marks a change in his medical status since his arrest on December 15. He's scheduled to appear in court this Wednesday.

Nick Reiner Parents Murder Charges and Legal Context

The horrific incident unfolded on December 14, 2025, when Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Reiner were found dead in their Brentwood home. Nick was arrested hours later and subsequently charged with two counts of first-degree murder. Prosecutors have also filed a special circumstance allegation of multiple murders and the personal use of a knife. If convicted, he faces life without parole or even the death penalty.

Mental Health and the Schizophrenia Factor

The defense is expected to focus heavily on Nick's mental health. Sources told NBC4 that Nick, who has a history of drug addiction and homelessness, was diagnosed with schizophrenia years ago. Critically, reports suggest his medication was adjusted shortly before the killings. This detail could become a pivotal point in determining his mental state at the time of the crime.

In a heartbreaking joint statement, siblings Jake and Romy Reiner described their parents as their "best friends" and asked for privacy. As of now, Nick's legal team hasn't commented on the removal of the suicide watch or the upcoming trial strategy.