The Los Angeles Dodgers paid tribute to director Rob Reiner on Sunday, eight months after his and his wife Michele's deaths. The ceremony took place at Dodger Stadium before the team's game against the Boston Red Sox.
Rob and Michele Reiner's children, Jake, 35, and Romy, 28, threw out the ceremonial first pitch together. The tribute held significance for Jake, who has spoken about the team's integral role in his relationship with his late father. He previously wrote that he would "never go to Dodger Stadium again without feeling my dad's presence and hearing his voice." A family photo of Rob, Michele, Jake, and Romy visiting the stadium for a game was displayed during the pre-game ceremony. This was one of the few public appearances for Jake and Romy since their parents were found stabbed to death at their Brentwood estate on December 14, 2025.
Their third child, Nick, 32, was arrested hours after his parents' bodies were discovered and charged with two counts of first-degree murder. Reports indicated that Nick was seen arguing with his parents the night before their deaths at a Christmas party. Nick, who has a history of substance abuse and was reportedly diagnosed with schizophrenia, is being held in the specialized medical observation unit at the Twin Towers Correctional Facility in Los Angeles.
A source close to the family told the Daily Mail that Nick has been "rapidly deteriorating" in custody. His lawyers have reportedly had difficulty communicating with him. He had no personal visitors until recently, when a relative met with him in the presence of his counsel.
Nick was reportedly subject to disciplinary action in prison for an outburst in late April. According to a source, Nick became "impatient" while waiting for his cell to be brought back after a shower because of a delay caused by another inmate's overdose. The insider alleged that Nick was "recalcitrant, extremely hostile, creating a verbal disturbance, refusing to follow rules and not listening to any commands," directing his behavior at a sheriff and a sergeant. This incident resulted in a disciplinary write-up and the rescission of privileges, including commissary access, phone calls, and visitation, for five days.
Nick's counsel and the Los Angeles County District Attorney's office have declined to comment on the reports. The source maintained that Nick's disruptive behavior remained verbal and did not escalate into physical conflict. He was informed of the punishments and the violation by a disciplinary officer. Despite the incident, the source described Nick as generally acclimatized to prison life, with the shower incident being anomalous.
