Rob Reiner's Son's Drug Confession Resurfaces Amid Double Homicide Chaos

Rob Reiner's son, Nick Reiner's past continues to unravel, but this time in his own words.

The actor's son, who is currently on the hook for his murder, had previously admitted to going the extra mile to have his way during one of his rehab stints in the past.

Rob Reiner's son has made dozens of trips to the rehabilitation center due to his history of substance abuse and mental health-related issues.

The 32-year-old has disclosed during an interview on the "Dopey" podcast nearly 10 years ago that he pulled a stunt in rehab just to get access to his medication. Nick shared that the officials refused to administer him the necessary medication because they insisted he was fine, despite his counterclaims.

The insistence from the medical staff at Alina Lodge in New Jersey that his need for medications was an act prompted him to get down to business and "show these motherf-kers that I'm crazy."

His plan led him to set a target on one of the meeting room windows, which was special to the staff. He recalled throwing a rock through the window, during which a woman saw him, raised the alarm, and then the medical staff had to put him on Wellbutrin, which is an antidepressant medication.

Nick had reportedly been diagnosed with schizophrenia for a while before he allegedly stabbed Rob and his wife, Michele, to death in their Los Angeles home.

Looks like the screenwriter does not take rejection well, whether medically or even romantically. As noted by The Blast, new revelations have shared that Nick had just been turned down by a romantic interest a few days before he allegedly committed the crime. 

"He was awkward, overbearing, and completely unable to handle rejection. People didn't stick around because he came on too strong," an insider revealed. They added that his personality often drove people away, although he would always assume there was chemistry.

The source continued that Nick would then carry the hurt from his rejections and become increasingly toxic towards his family members. The late actor's son reportedly had difficulty catching social cues, and his obsessive nature became a huge stumbling block in his efforts to find a romantic connection.

Nick's struggles with the bouts of rejection eventually made his addictions worse, and it may have now had a profound influence on the murders of his parents.

A trust attorney, Sean Weissbart, explained the intricacies of Nick's position in Rob's trust when it comes to his inheritance. The Blast reported that the lawyer noted that until a felony conviction or a civil ruling is made, Nick can still review documents.

However, Weissbart added that despite Nick having access to this will, it does not mean he would benefit from it if he is found guilty, as a specific state law bars him from receiving anything.

The lawyer continued that even without a criminal conviction, Nick still stands at the risk of losing his inheritance, especially if a civil court rules that he intentionally killed Rob and Michele.

Most importantly, any enforcement of the statute is reportedly a responsibility of other interested parties or the court; on this, Nick has no power.

Nick's involvement in his father's estate is reportedly not just stopping at inheritance. A source has shared that the money used to put defense attorney Alan Jackson on retainer came from Rob and Michele's treasury.

The source affirmed that it was a financial decision made by the estate, as they would rather see a chunk of the actor's $200 million estate go into the case.

The insider added that, contrary to overwhelming opinion, a prison is the last place Nick's loved ones want him to be, as they know he would fare better in a mental health facility.

As it stands now, Rob and Michele's deaths have both been confirmed to be a result of a violent attack, thus a homicide. Nick also appeared in court on December 17, 2025, and requested an adjournment in his case, rather than a plea.

The reason for Jackson's request was to buy more time for them to prepare a case. Nick's case has now been postponed to January 7, and he was ordered to stay in custody without bail.

While the entire movie industry is crippled with the grief and realization of Rob and Michele Reiner’s shocking exit, Nick, who allegedly stabbed them, has remained pretty numb behind bars.

A close source shared that Nick has not been able to fully grasp the weight of what he has done due to his mental health issues. Nick is reportedly in a daze, and his meds have been the driving force behind his functionality these days.

The screenwriter is also generally calm and collected in jail while he awaits the continuation of his case in January 2026. Other sources close to Nick had earlier shared that the medications he took for his schizophrenia made him intensely erratic a month before the double homicide.

The highbrow facility where he had stayed in Los Angeles reportedly changed his medication about 4 weeks before the December 14 incident, and the side effects made him completely erratic.

What will Rob Reiner's son's past reveal next?