Rob Reiner's Son Nick Held on Suicide Watch Amid Murder Charges After Parents' Grisly Discovery
Nick Reiner has reportedly been placed on suicide watch after his arrest in connection to his parents’ death.
Los Angeles, California - In a shocking turn of events, Nick Reiner, the 32-year-old son of renowned actor Rob Reiner, has been placed on suicide watch while being held in administrative segregation at the Twin Towers Correctional Facility. Authorities have accused Nick of being responsible for the deaths of his parents, Michele Singer Reiner and Rob Reiner, whose bodies were found at their Brentwood home on December 14.
A source close to the investigation revealed that Nick had a heated argument with his parents at a Christmas party hosted by Conan O'Brien just a day before the murders. The argument was reportedly fueled by Nick's struggles with addiction, which had been a concern for his family.
According to family friends, Nick had previously opened up about his struggles with addiction, admitting to spending nights on the street and being badly addicted to a combination of opiates and heroin. His sister, Romy, was the one who discovered the bodies and reportedly told investigators that Nick was 'dangerous' and should be considered a suspect.
Nick was arrested hours after the discovery of his parents' bodies and is currently being held without bail on murder charges. The Los Angeles police have confirmed that Nick is being held in administrative segregation and on suicide watch, a move that suggests concerns for his mental well-being.