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Retired FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong examines the shocking murders of legendary Hollywood director Rob Reiner and his wife, Michelle Singer Reiner. Candice walks through what investigators say happened during the final hours before the couple were found stabbed to death inside their Brentwood home, and why their own son, Nick Reiner, quickly became the prime suspect in the case. She breaks down the timeline of the killings, Nick's movements after the crime, and the troubling history of addiction and severe mental health struggles that may play a central role in the investigation. Then, Candice is joined by former Los Angeles prosecutor and legal analyst Josh Ritter, who explains the legal process now unfolding, from Nick Reiner's arraignment to the possibility of an insanity defense and whether prosecutors may seek the death penalty. Together they explore how courts evaluate competency, the difference between mental illness and legal insanity, and what evidence could ultimately determine whether this case ends in prison, a psychiatric institution, or a lengthy jury trial.Audible subscribers can listen to all episodes of Killer Psyche ad-free right now. Join Audible today by downloading the Audible app.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nick Reiner pleaded not guilty to two counts of first-degree murder with special circumstances. The death penalty remains on the table. And his siblings are done. This Hidden Killers Week In Review breaks down the legal mechanics most headlines are missing—and examines what brought Jake and Romy Reiner to the point of walking away from their brother's defense.That not guilty plea wasn't a claim of innocence. It was a procedural placeholder. In California, pursuing an insanity defense requires entering a dual plea: not guilty AND not guilty by reason of insanity. The single plea keeps all options open while psychiatric evaluations continue.Door one: full insanity under the M'Naghten standard—a longshot given Nick was reportedly arguing with his father at a party hours before allegedly stabbing both parents to death. Door two: diminished actuality, using his documented schizoaffective disorder and a reported medication change to argue he couldn't form specific intent to premeditate. Door three: incompetence to stand trial, potentially pushing proceedings out months or years.Meanwhile, the family has fractured. Sources told TMZ: "Nick's defense is Nick's defense. They're not involved." The high-profile attorney Jake and Romy initially funded—Alan Jackson—withdrew in January. Nick now has a public defender. Reports indicate his siblings won't attend the trial. His only visitor in over two months has been his lawyer.After eighteen rehabs, a conservatorship, years of police visits—what does it cost to finally stop holding on? Tony Brueski examines what Peter Lanza, the Roof family, and Kerri Rawson can teach us about the moment when family members of killers finally step back.The question the legal system can't fully answer: what do we owe people who refuse to be helped, and what do we owe the people they destroy?Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#NickReiner #RobReiner #MicheleReiner #TrueCrimeToday #InsanityDefense #NotGuiltyPlea #JakeReiner #RomyReiner #Parricide #CaliforniaMurder

Jake and Romy Reiner are done. Sources close to the family told TMZ directly: "Nick's defense is Nick's defense. They're not involved." The high-profile defense attorney they initially funded—Alan Jackson, known for winning the Karen Read acquittal—withdrew from the case in January. Nick Reiner now has a public defender. Reports indicate his siblings won't attend the trial. In over two months of incarceration, his only visitor has been his lawyer. This Hidden Killers Week In Review examines what brought two siblings to this point—and what his not guilty plea actually signals.Nick Reiner pleaded not guilty to two counts of first-degree murder with special circumstances in the December 14th stabbing deaths of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, at their Brentwood home. But that plea wasn't a claim of innocence. It was a procedural placeholder keeping all defense options open.In California, pursuing an insanity defense requires a dual plea. The single not guilty keeps doors open while psychiatric evaluations continue. Door one: full insanity under M'Naghten—a longshot given Nick was arguing with his father at a party hours before the killings. Door two: diminished actuality using his schizoaffective disorder to argue he couldn't form specific intent. Door three: incompetence to stand trial.After eighteen rehabs, a conservatorship, and years of police visits to the family home, what does it cost to finally stop holding on? Tony Brueski examines what three other families can teach us. Peter Lanza walked away from Adam after Sandy Hook. The Roof family went silent after Charleston. Kerri Rawson had to grieve BTK as two separate losses.The question isn't whether Jake and Romy were right to step back. It's what it cost them to hold on this long.The death penalty remains on the table.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#NickReiner #RobReiner #MicheleReiner #JakeReiner #RomyReiner #InsanityDefense #Parricide #FamilyOfKillers #HiddenKillers #TrueCrime

The Tim Conway Jr. Show Hour 1 (3.12) Did you survive today’s excessive heat in SoCal? Tim Conway Jr is a firm believer that cash is king — carry it on your person, Bub! And for God’s sake, put some in your earthquake kit! Unfortunately, last night the ATM stole Tim’s card! And it became a whole kerfuffle. It's the big weekend for the Oscar awards happening in Hollywood on Sunday. Who are the favorites? Last December, the night before Nick Reiner allegedly stabbed to death his parents Rob and Michele Reiner, they were attending Conan O’Brien’s festive party. At Sunday’s Oscars ceremony, O’Brien will host, and there will be a huge in memoriam tribute to the filmmaker and his wife. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Nick Reiner murder case reached a new turning point when siblings Jake and Romy Reiner — children of the late Rob and Michele Singer Reiner — officially distanced themselves from Nick's defense following his not guilty plea on February 23rd, 2026.Nick Reiner, 32, faces two counts of first-degree murder with special circumstances in the December 14th, 2025 stabbing deaths of his parents at their Brentwood, California home. He is held without bail. The Los Angeles County District Attorney's office has not ruled out the death penalty. His next hearing is April 29th, 2026.Sources with direct knowledge told TMZ that Jake and Romy no longer plan to fund a private defense attorney — and that they will not attend the trial. The family had previously hired prominent defense attorney Alan Jackson, who withdrew in January citing circumstances he said were legally and ethically impossible to disclose. Public defender Kimberly Greene is now Nick's sole legal representation. In more than two months of incarceration, she is reportedly the only person who has visited him.True Crime Today's Tony Brueski examines the legal and personal implications of the family's decision, and places it alongside three high-profile cases where families made the same impossible choice: Peter Lanza after Sandy Hook, the family of Charleston church shooter Dylann Roof, and Kerri Rawson — daughter of BTK killer Dennis Rader — who processed her grief in a memoir that reframed what it means to love someone who turns out to be capable of something monstrous.With the death penalty on the table and a preliminary hearing to be scheduled April 29th, the Reiner case is far from over. But for Jake and Romy, it may already be.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#NickReiner #RobReiner #TrueCrimeToday #RobReinerMurder #NickReinerTrial #ReinerfamilyMurder #JakeRomyReiner #NickReinerDefense #MicheleReiner #TrueCrime

Nick Reiner — son of legendary director Rob Reiner and photographer Michele Singer Reiner — pleaded not guilty on February 23rd, 2026 to two counts of first-degree murder with special circumstances in the December 14th, 2025 stabbing deaths of his parents at their Brentwood, California home. He is held without bail. The death penalty remains on the table. And his siblings, Jake and Romy Reiner, are done.Sources close to the family told TMZ directly: "Nick's defense is Nick's defense. They're not involved." The high-profile defense attorney they initially funded, Alan Jackson — known for winning the Karen Read acquittal — withdrew from the case in January. Nick now has a public defender. Reports indicate Jake and Romy will not attend the trial. In over two months of incarceration, his only visitor has been his lawyer, Kimberly Greene.Tony Brueski examines what brought two siblings to this point — after eighteen rehabs, a conservatorship, years of police visits to the family home, and a lifetime of absorbing Nick's behavior — and what three other families can teach us about the moment when holding on finally becomes impossible.Peter Lanza walked away from Adam after Sandy Hook and said publicly he wished his son had never been born. The Roof family went largely silent after Dylann Roof murdered nine people at Emanuel AME Church in Charleston. Kerri Rawson had to grieve BTK killer Dennis Rader as two separate losses — the father she loved and the monster he was.The question this episode asks isn't whether Jake and Romy were right to step back. It's what it cost them to hold on this long — and what the rest of us can learn from the families who finally stopped.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#NickReiner #RobReiner #RobReinerMurder #NickReinerTrial #ReinerfamilyMurder #JakeRomyReiner #NickReinerDefense #TrueCrime #HiddenKillers #MicheleReiner

Crime Talk Store: https://scottreisch.com/crime-talk-store When your only visitor is your lawyer, the "support system" is officially missing in action. Nick Reiner is charged with two counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of Rob and Michele Reiner. Authorities say the couple was found dead in Brentwood in December 2025; Reiner pleaded not guilty and remains held without bail.  He's reportedly in administrative segregation and a mental observation unit—inside a jail system already being sued over "inhumane" conditions.   Watch to the end for the timeline, the legal stakes, and what April 29 could bring. #NickReiner, #RobReiner, #TrueCrime, #LosAngeles, #CourtCase, #CrimeTalk

Crime Talk Store: https://scottreisch.com/crime-talk-store When medical staff gives an explicit warning, it's not "optional advice"… but apparently someone missed that memo. Prosecutors allege 32-year-old Nick Reiner killed Rob and Michele Reiner at their Brentwood home on Dec. 14, 2025. He pleaded not guilty on Feb. 23, 2026, and the case could be death-penalty eligible. Next hearing is Apr. 29, 2026—subscribe and watch to the end for the legal angles and the red flags nobody handled. #TrueCrime, #CrimeTalk, #NickReiner, #Brentwood, #LosAngeles, #LegalCommentary

Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at https://shopify.com/lawnerd  It's been a busy week in the legal world, and we're breaking down the biggest updates, including: A deep dive into the Nick Reiner special circumstances murder case. It has been over a month since Nancy Guthrie went missing. The shocking $10 million defamation verdict against the Tik Tok creator who falsely accused a University of Idaho professor of orchestrating the student murders. Emily's thoughts on the reality show finale and reunion, including the baffling fact that no one knew about a certain celebrity friendship! RESOURCES Kouri Richins Trial - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsbUyvZas7gIKTiEBENmlYTBxjH_fbLUO   TikTok Psychic Case - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsbUyvZas7gJhnNYbw7Go9agKxL9poNLv   Kouri Richins Preliminary Hearing - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dCpQt7jwelE   Nick Reiner Charges - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KAvOHqByUFc  Rob & Michele Reiner Coroner Rulings - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=US2ZB6U7iPc   Not Guilty By Reason of Insanity Explained - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=US2ZB6U7iPc Donna Adelson Trial - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsbUyvZas7gL0_OPy2AliqyEjGcI8QzBu   Bryan Kohberger Case - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsbUyvZas7gKASBczV3CsUx-t5oRAK0ca   TikTok Psychic Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsbUyvZas7gJhnNYbw7Go9agKxL9poNLv   Depp v. Heard Trial - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsbUyvZas7gLVeg1x2AInDBfPU6-ffnD0 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nick Reiner pleaded not guilty to two counts of first-degree murder. The headlines wrote themselves. Most of them missed the point.In California criminal procedure, a not guilty plea at arraignment is a placeholder—not a declaration of innocence. If the defense intended to claim Nick didn't commit the killings, they'd say so. They didn't. What they're doing is preserving options while psychiatric evaluations continue and strategy crystallizes.Here's how California insanity defense works: if you want to claim you were legally insane at the time of the crime, you enter a dual plea—not guilty AND not guilty by reason of insanity. The court then bifurcates your trial. Phase one determines guilt. Phase two, if needed, determines sanity. The single not guilty plea suggests the defense hasn't committed to that path yet.Three doors remain open:M'Naghten insanity. Prove Nick didn't understand what he was doing or didn't know it was wrong. Legal experts are skeptical. He was reportedly arguing with his father at a party hours before the killings—suggesting awareness of conflict and context.Diminished actuality. Use his documented schizoaffective disorder and reported medication changes to argue he couldn't premeditate. This doesn't eliminate guilt—it reduces the charge. First-degree becomes second-degree or manslaughter.Incompetence to stand trial. Halt proceedings entirely until treatment restores Nick's ability to participate in his defense.Meanwhile, Jake, Romy, and Tracy Reiner face something the legal system has no category for: being mourners, crime victims, and the accused's family simultaneously. Sources say they've cut Nick off completely. Sources also say they oppose the death penalty. Whether prosecutors honor that preference remains to be seen.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#NickReiner #RobReiner #MicheleReiner #TrueCrimeToday #NotGuiltyPlea #CaliforniaLaw #InsanityDefense #LegalAnalysis #Parricide #HiddenKillers

The not guilty plea wasn't a claim of innocence. It was the defense buying time.Nick Reiner faces two counts of first-degree murder for allegedly stabbing both parents to death in their Brentwood bedroom. His public defender entered a standard not guilty plea—which in California keeps every option on the table while psychiatric evaluations continue.The defense now has three potential paths:Full insanity under the M'Naghten standard. To succeed, Nick's team would need to prove he didn't understand the nature of his actions or didn't know they were wrong. Legal experts call this a longshot. Nick was reportedly arguing with his father at a party hours before the killings. Consciousness of the conflict suggests consciousness of action.Diminished actuality. This doesn't eliminate guilt—it reduces it. Using Nick's documented schizoaffective disorder and a reported medication change, the defense could argue he couldn't form the specific intent required for premeditation. If successful, first-degree murder drops to second-degree or manslaughter. The difference could be decades.Incompetence to stand trial. If psychiatric evaluation determines Nick can't meaningfully participate in his own defense, proceedings halt until treatment restores competency. This could delay trial for months or years.The preliminary hearing will determine whether enough evidence exists to proceed. Meanwhile, Nick's siblings—Jake, Romy, and Tracy—occupy an impossible position. They're primary mourners with no parents above them. They're victims' next of kin with legal standing under Marsy's Law. And they're the family of the accused.Sources say they've completely cut Nick off. Sources also say they don't want the death penalty. But family input is meaningful, not controlling. They may express their wishes and watch prosecutors go another direction.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#NickReiner #RobReiner #MicheleReiner #InsanityDefense #DiminishedCapacity #Parricide #DefenseStrategy #MNaghten #TrueCrime #HiddenKillers

This week, we're going to discuss a new study that suggests grunge rock icon Kurt Cobain didn't die by suicide, but that he was murdered. Before we get to the Cobain case we'll also listen in on an interview with an official with Leavenworth County Attorney Todd Thompson. He spoke to Audacy about a heartbreaking case where a mother was found guilty of manslaughter of her 25-day-old baby. And, to start we have some updates to high profile cases – the Nick Reiner and Nancy Guthrie cases – as well a murder investigation underway in the Bay Area. Featuring audio from KNX News in Los Angeles, WBEN News & Talk in Buffalo, KCBS Radio in the Bay Area, the Dana & Parks show out of KMBZ in Kansas City and Scoot out of WWL in New Orleans.

This week, we're going to discuss a new study that suggests grunge rock icon Kurt Cobain didn't die by suicide, but that he was murdered. Before we get to the Cobain case we'll also listen in on an interview with an official with Leavenworth County Attorney Todd Thompson. He spoke to Audacy about a heartbreaking case where a mother was found guilty of manslaughter of her 25-day-old baby. And, to start we have some updates to high profile cases – the Nick Reiner and Nancy Guthrie cases – as well a murder investigation underway in the Bay Area. Featuring audio from KNX News in Los Angeles, WBEN News & Talk in Buffalo, KCBS Radio in the Bay Area, the Dana & Parks show out of KMBZ in Kansas City and Scoot out of WWL in New Orleans.

This week, we're going to discuss a new study that suggests grunge rock icon Kurt Cobain didn't die by suicide, but that he was murdered. Before we get to the Cobain case we'll also listen in on an interview with an official with Leavenworth County Attorney Todd Thompson. He spoke to Audacy about a heartbreaking case where a mother was found guilty of manslaughter of her 25-day-old baby. And, to start we have some updates to high profile cases – the Nick Reiner and Nancy Guthrie cases – as well a murder investigation underway in the Bay Area. Featuring audio from KNX News in Los Angeles, WBEN News & Talk in Buffalo, KCBS Radio in the Bay Area, the Dana & Parks show out of KMBZ in Kansas City and Scoot out of WWL in New Orleans.

This week, we're going to discuss a new study that suggests grunge rock icon Kurt Cobain didn't die by suicide, but that he was murdered. Before we get to the Cobain case we'll also listen in on an interview with an official with Leavenworth County Attorney Todd Thompson. He spoke to Audacy about a heartbreaking case where a mother was found guilty of manslaughter of her 25-day-old baby. And, to start we have some updates to high profile cases – the Nick Reiner and Nancy Guthrie cases – as well a murder investigation underway in the Bay Area. Featuring audio from KNX News in Los Angeles, WBEN News & Talk in Buffalo, KCBS Radio in the Bay Area, the Dana & Parks show out of KMBZ in Kansas City and Scoot out of WWL in New Orleans.

This week, we're going to discuss a new study that suggests grunge rock icon Kurt Cobain didn't die by suicide, but that he was murdered. Before we get to the Cobain case we'll also listen in on an interview with an official with Leavenworth County Attorney Todd Thompson. He spoke to Audacy about a heartbreaking case where a mother was found guilty of manslaughter of her 25-day-old baby. And, to start we have some updates to high profile cases – the Nick Reiner and Nancy Guthrie cases – as well a murder investigation underway in the Bay Area. Featuring audio from KNX News in Los Angeles, WBEN News & Talk in Buffalo, KCBS Radio in the Bay Area, the Dana & Parks show out of KMBZ in Kansas City and Scoot out of WWL in New Orleans.

Adam also rants about his manager Mike August's frustrating email habits and unloads on people with zero situational awareness who sleepwalk through conversations. Adam and Dr. Drew react to breaking news of Nick Reiner pleading not guilty in the murder of his parents, as Drew explains how drugs like meth can rapidly destroy a life. They wrap up by discussing how impossible homeownership feels for young people in California, the uproar over the latest Epstein files release, and why Adam has largely stayed quiet on the Epstein controversy.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit meetthemess.substack.comMove over, Meet the Press—it's time to MEET THE MESS!This week on the podcast, Jen and Karyn discuss Trump's State of the Union chaos (including one extremely gross viral moment) and reports that Kash Patel has fired FBI agents connected to Trump investigations.In entertainment news: Lindsay Lohan says more adults should have protected her during her teen years in Hollywood, Lisa Rinna claims she was roofied, Simon Cowell reveals his son won't be inheriting his fortune, and Nick Reiner's siblings have reportedly cut him off.Also: Meet Jen's kids (they're total assholes), a Reese's Peanut Butter Cup heir calls out Hershey for messing with the recipe, and why more people are googling how to make friends as an adult.On Meet the Mess, bestselling authors Jen Lancaster & Karyn Bosnak dive into the messiest news stories and hottest topics of the week to give a fresh and entertaining take on current events and life in general. An extended video version with the “Hot Mess of the Week” is available to paid Substack subscribers. Visit meetthemess.substack.com for more.Meet the Merch:• https://www.etsy.com/shop/MeetTheMessConnect with us on Instagram:• https://www.instagram.com/meetthemesspod• https://www.instagram.com/jennsylvania• https://www.instagram.com/karynbosnakConnect with us on TikTok:• https://www.tiktok.com/@meetthemess• https://www.tiktok.com/@karynbosnak

The highly anticipated trial of Utah mom-of-three Kouri Richins is finally underway. Prosecutors say she poisoned her husband with fentanyl. In Miami, jurors watch video testimony of an eyewitness who may have seen the killer of football player Bryan Pata. In Dateline Round Up, Nick Reiner enters a plea and a former American Idol contestant is arrested for murder. Plus, in light of her mother Nancy's disappearance, Savannah Guthrie calls for greater attention to missing persons cases. We share the story of Olivia Lone Bear, a young mother whose death is still unsolved.   Nancy Guthrie Tipline: 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324)   Unresolved: The Case of Olivia Lone Bear: https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline/video/unresolved-the-case-of-olivia-lone-bear-119617605728   Find out more about the cases covered each week here: www.datelinetruecrimeweekly.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

POP 3:Savannah Guthrie is pleading for answers in her mother Nancy's disappearance and has increased the reward to $1 million as authorities declare the case a crime, saying every second has been “agony” while still holding out hope for a miracle. Nick Reiner has pled not guilty in the murders of his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner, as prosecutors weigh whether to pursue the death penalty despite sources saying the family does not support it, and new developments continue to unfold in the case. Plus, Hilary Duff is speaking out after being pulled into toxic mom group drama, admitting she felt “sad” and “used” while also defending her husband for fiercely stepping in online.DEEP DIVE: Love Is Blind Episodes 6–9:Chris shocks Jess by telling her he's not physically attracted to her because she doesn't do Pilates every day... then tries to backpedal while questioning if he chose the wrong woman. At the bar, Bri entertains a little too much of that conversation about Connor, and Connor has since made it clear he and Chris are no longer close. Ashley's dad absolutely grills Alex and immediately questions his honesty. And if you've been wondering why Vic and Christine have basically self-shot their entire relationship, it comes down to production budget and the fact that they didn't have messy pod drama to justify more screen time.FINAL THOUGHTS: Summer HouseJesse asking West if it's “cool” to make a move on Ciara is such a weird middle school energy moment, but what's also weird is West acting detached from the group convo while clearly still having feelings. At the end of the day, this isn't about bro code, it's about Ciara. West never committed, it's been three years of almosts and maybes, and you don't get to claim territory on someone you wouldn't lock down. If Ciara wants to explore something with Jesse, she absolutely should, and if West still wants her, it's time to finally say it out loud.

Criminal Defense Attorney and former prosecutor Amelia Ravello joins Chanley Painter to analyze the ongoing search for Nancy Guthrie and the impact of a $1 million reward. They also examine the "overwhelming" evidence in the Kouri Richins trial from fentanyl purchases to luxury prison searches and discuss Nick Reiner's not-guilty plea in the brutal stabbing deaths of his parents, Hollywood's Rob and Michelle Reiner. Follow Chanley on Instagram: @ChanleySha Follow on Chanley X: @ChanleySPainter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

She found the body. Romy Reiner, 28 years old, walked into her parents' Brentwood home on December 14th because a massage therapist couldn't reach them. She discovered her father in the master bedroom. She called 911. Hours later, her brother Nick was arrested.We've dissected Nick Reiner's case from every angle. His schizoaffective disorder. His conservatorship history. His not guilty plea. But this episode is about the three people navigating something the legal system barely has language for: being victims, primary mourners, and family of the accused—all at once.Jake Reiner, 34, followed his father into film after working as a news reporter. Romy, 28, is a photographer like her mother. Tracy, 61, was adopted by Rob during his marriage to Penny Marshall. Three siblings who lost both parents to alleged murder and now have to engage with a system that will drag this out for years.Sources say Jake and Romy have completely cut Nick off. They're not visiting. The decision is rooted in devastation. But Nick isn't gone—he's alive in a jail cell, awaiting trial, a permanent presence in headlines and legal proceedings.Sources also say the family doesn't want the death penalty. Under Marsy's Law, their input matters. But experts say it's "meaningful but not controlling." They can make their wishes known and still watch prosecutors decide otherwise.Psychologists call sibling grief "disenfranchised"—the sense that your loss counts less than everyone else's. But the Reiner siblings have no parents to defer to. They ARE the primary mourners. And they're carrying that weight while also processing that their brother allegedly killed the two people they loved most.April 29th. Preliminary hearing. The process continues. And they have to keep living through it.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#ReinerSiblings #JakeReiner #RomyReiner #HiddenKillers #TrueCrime #SiblingGrief #Parricide #VictimsRights #FamilyTragedy #MarsysLaw

The highly anticipated trial of Utah mom-of-three Kouri Richins is finally underway. Prosecutors say she poisoned her husband with fentanyl. In Miami, jurors watch video testimony of an eyewitness who may have seen the killer of football player Bryan Pata. In Dateline Round Up, Nick Reiner enters a plea and a former American Idol contestant is arrested for murder. Plus, in light of her mother Nancy's disappearance, Savannah Guthrie calls for greater attention to missing persons cases. We share the story of Olivia Lone Bear, a young mother whose death is still unsolved.   Nancy Guthrie Tipline: 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324)   Unresolved: The Case of Olivia Lone Bear: https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline/video/unresolved-the-case-of-olivia-lone-bear-119617605728   Find out more about the cases covered each week here: www.datelinetruecrimeweekly.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Testimony resumes in Kouri Richins' murder trial, where she is charged with aggravated murder in the death of Eric Richins, who died from a lethal dose of fentanyl. Nick Reiner pleads not guilty to murder in the killing of his parents. #CourtTV - What do YOU think?   Binge all episodes of #OpeningStatements here: https://www.courttv.com/trials/opening-statements-with-julie-grant/ Watch 24/7 Court TV LIVE Stream Today [https://www.courttv.com/] Join the Investigation Newsletter [https://www.courttv.com/email/] Court TV Podcast [https://www.courttv.com/podcast/] Join the Court TV Community to get access to perks:   [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo5E9pEhK_9kWG7-5HHcyRg/join] FOLLOW THE CASE:   Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/courttv] Twitter/X [https://twitter.com/CourtTV] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/courttvnetwork/] TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@courttvlive] YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/c/COURTTV] WATCH +140 FREE TRIALS IN THE COURT TV ARCHIVE   [https://www.courttv.com/trials/]  HOW TO FIND COURT TV   [https://www.courttv.com/where-to-watch/]  This episode of the Opening Statements Podcast is hosted by Julie Grant, produced by Eric Goldson, and edited by Autumn Sewell. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Breaking today: Nick Reiner pleaded not guilty to two counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of his parents, director Rob Reiner and photographer Michele Singer Reiner.He appeared in a Los Angeles courtroom with a shaved head and brown jail jumpsuit, sitting behind glass as his public defender Kimberly Greene entered the plea on his behalf. He spoke only once—saying "yes" when asked if he would waive his right to a speedy preliminary hearing.But what does a not guilty plea actually mean in a case where the defendant was arrested the same day his parents were found dead?It means the defense is preserving options. In California, insanity defenses require dual pleas and trigger bifurcated trials. Guilt is determined first, sanity second. Today's plea was procedural—a placeholder while psychiatric evaluations continue and strategy solidifies.The options: full insanity under M'Naghten, requiring proof Nick didn't understand his actions or know they were wrong. Diminished actuality, using his schizoaffective disorder to argue he couldn't form premeditation, potentially reducing charges. Or incompetence to stand trial, arguing he can't understand current proceedings.Former judge Halim Dhanidina said he doesn't see a full insanity defense here—but mental illness could reduce murder to manslaughter. That's likely the real play.DA Nathan Hochman hasn't decided on the death penalty. The preliminary hearing is April 29th. The case is just beginning.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#NickReiner #RobReiner #TrueCrimeToday #NotGuiltyPlea #MurderTrial #InsanityDefense #BreakingNews #California #Parricide #TrueCrime

Two words in a Los Angeles courtroom today. Not guilty. Entered by Nick Reiner's public defender as he sat slumped behind glass, charged with stabbing both of his parents to death.Rob Reiner. Michele Singer Reiner. Found in their bedroom with multiple stab wounds on the first night of Hanukkah. Their 32-year-old son arrested the same day, now facing two counts of first-degree murder with special circumstances.Today's plea triggered the expected outrage. But here's what most people don't understand: that plea wasn't a defense. It was a door. The real strategy hasn't been revealed yet.California's system requires defendants pursuing insanity defenses to enter dual pleas, triggering bifurcated trials where guilt and sanity are determined separately. Today was procedural. The psychiatric evaluations are ongoing. The defense is still deciding which path to take.Three options remain open. Full insanity under M'Naghten—proving Nick didn't know what he was doing or that it was wrong. Diminished actuality—using his documented schizoaffective disorder to challenge the premeditation required for first-degree murder. Or incompetence to stand trial—arguing he can't participate in his own defense right now.Legal experts are skeptical about full insanity. Nick was at a Christmas party hours before the killings, arguing with his father in front of witnesses. If you can argue, you're not legally insane.The more likely play? Reduced charges. Second-degree murder. Manslaughter. A different name for what happened, and different consequences.April 29th. Preliminary hearing. The real fight begins.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#NickReiner #RobReiner #MicheleReiner #NotGuiltyPlea #TrueCrime #InsanityDefense #MurderTrial #HiddenKillers #Parricide #CriminalJustice

Zac Efron allegedly likes boating with men, Nick Reiner pleads not guilty, FBI head Kash Patel parties with US Hockey, BAFTAs N-word controversy, Tobey Maguire is MIA, and Murder in Glitterball City. It's snowing outside. The east coast is shut down. Mexican cartels are terrorizing the Puerto Vallarta. AOC had a rough week discussing foreign policy. She's gone on the offensive, but all we hear is snoring. Gretchen Whitmer didn't fare much better. Elon Musk stumbled recently while answering a question. Kash Patel is causing a stir after celebrating with the US Men's Hockey Team. Donald Trump called the boys after the victory. The Women's Team, however, have declined their invitation to the State of the Union. There is NOTHING new about Nancy Guthrie. Hoda Kotb is the big winner of the whole ordeal. Pinky rings are not becoming a thing. A missing woman was found alive and well after 24 years. The family of Eric Dane continue to fundraise. John Davidson has Tourette's and shouted the n-word at the BAFTAs. Nicole Curtis is the victim. Prince Andrew and Peter Mandelson go down following the release of the Epstein files. Nick Reiner has pled not guilty in the murder of his parents. We see the first pics of him since the incident. Documentaries: HBO's Murder In Glitterball City is quite the murder/mystery doc. Girl on the Run: The Hunt for America's Most Wanted Woman is another good watch out there. Tyra Banks doesn't come off very well in Reality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model. Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette breaks down the complicated relationship. Chicks (and Marc) dig it. Tobey Maguire has been MIA in Hollywood for some time. Justin Willman is the hot new magician. David Blaine, meanwhile, was #MeToo'd and is all over the Epstein Files. Markleverse: Meghan Markle is gloating over Prince Andrew's arrest. She's in meltdown mode over all her staff quitting. Prince Harry needs a job. Paris Hilton loved being on Meghan's terrible podcast. The Royal News Network on YouTube puts Meghan in her place. Her latest grift is booze. Thomas Markle is getting a prosthetic leg. Floyd Mayweather is going to fight Manny Pacquiao on Netflix in September. Floyd really needs some money right about now and is suing Showtime and Forbes. Zac Efron is a Yacht Boy? Programming Note: Marcie Hume (Corey Feldman vs. The World) and Lita Ford will join us on Wednesday. Merch is still available. Buy it before it's gone. If you'd like to help support the show… consider subscribing to our YouTube Channel, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (Drew Lane, Marc Fellhauer, Trudi Daniels, Jim Bentley and BranDon)

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Nick Reiner pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder charges in the stabbing deaths of his father, director Rob Reiner, and mother Michele Singer Reiner. Meanwhile, Jamie Foxx slammed Tourette’s activist John Davidson as “unacceptable” after he shouted the N-word at the 2026 BAFTAs while Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo were presenting. A GoFundMe for Eric Dane’s daughters was also briefly put on hold amid online outrage: “Aren’t y’all supposed to have the money?” Rob’s latest exclusives and insider reporting can be found at robshuter.substack.com His forthcoming novel, It Started With A Whisper, is now available for pre-order See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Millions of Americans hit by the blizzard. The details of Nick Reiner's arraignment tonight and new reaction from Comedian Conan O'Brien. And, on the CBS Evening News' "The Good Stuff", shining a spotlight on wins big and small, this time the big win for Team USA Men's Hockey. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

(February 24, 2026) Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Judge Aileen Cannon bars the release of special counsel report on President Trump’s handling of classified documents. CDC deputy director abruptly departs agency. Nick Reiner pleads not guilty in L.A. slayings of parents Rob and Michele Reiner. President Trump will deliver State of the Union today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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A shackled Nick Reiner smirks in court as he enters a not guilty plea in the slaughter of his famous parents. He's now being represented by a public defender after his high-profile attorney abruptly quit the case. The DA also announced the death penalty is still on the table. A bloodbath in the burbs: A maniac father-in-law slaughters his wife & daughter before being gunned down in a grisly morning rampage. Plus, a Circle-K clerk sued over a jackpot. Jennifer Gould reports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anna Kepner's step-brother has been charged with her murder, FDA recalls a bunch of cheese, the ladies of "The View" are mad that Kash Patel celebrated with the USA Men's Hockey team, CNN would NOT cover "Angel Family Day" at the White House, Nick Reiner pleads NOT GUILTY in the murder of his parents, scientists in Germany have discovered an extremely rare fossilized reptile anus, and the latest TikTok trend of bashing your own face with a hammer...

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Story 1: America's hockey team just took home the gold against Canada at the Winter Olympics, and while most are celebrating this patriotic moment (as they should), some on the Left are not happy. Will and The Crew break down the bizarre backlash to Team USA's hockey win and react to the backstage phone call President Donald Trump made after the win.Story 2: Fox News Contributor and Award-Winning Trial Attorney Josh Ritter joins Will to break down the latest in Nancy Guthrie's disappearance, before giving his analysis of Nick Reiner's arraignment.Story 3: Two-A-Dayz Dan shares the story of his nightmarish commute to work amid a historic winter storm while Will picks apart his questionable choice in clothing. Plus, Will breaks down his conversation with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and reacts to California Governor Gavin Newsom's (D-CA) awkward attempts to allegedly endear himself to the black community.Subscribe to ‘Will Cain Country' on YouTube here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch Will Cain Country!⁠⁠⁠Follow ‘Will Cain Country' on X (⁠⁠⁠@willcainshow⁠⁠⁠), Instagram (⁠⁠⁠@willcainshow⁠⁠⁠), TikTok (⁠⁠⁠@willcainshow⁠⁠⁠), and Facebook (⁠⁠⁠@willcainnews⁠⁠⁠)Follow Will on X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@WillCain⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheriff Nanos is asking the public to simmer down on tips and blocks search parties from searching for Nancy Guthrie, nearly one month into her disappearance. Savannah Guthrie maintains low-profile amid her mother's alleged abduction. Prince William appears distressed amid Prince Andrew's arrest after being named in the Epstein Files. And woman is found after 24 years of being missing!   Become a Member of No Filter: ALL ACCESS: https://allaccess.supercast.com/   Shop New Merch now: https://merchlabs.com/collections/zack-peter?srsltid=AfmBOoqqnV3kfsOYPubFFxCQdpCuGjVgssGIXZRXHcLPH9t4GjiKoaio   Watch Disaster Daters: https://open.spotify.com/show/3L4GLnKwz9Uy5dT8Ey1VPi   Book a personalized message on Cameo: https://v.cameo.com/e/QxWQhpd1TIb  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheriff Nanos is asking the public to simmer down on tips and blocks search parties from searching for Nancy Guthrie, nearly one month into her disappearance. Savannah Guthrie maintains low-profile amid her mother's alleged abduction. Prince William appears distressed amid Prince Andrew's arrest after being named in the Epstein Files. And woman is found after 24 years of being missing!   Become a Member of No Filter: ALL ACCESS: https://allaccess.supercast.com/   Shop New Merch now: https://merchlabs.com/collections/zack-peter?srsltid=AfmBOoqqnV3kfsOYPubFFxCQdpCuGjVgssGIXZRXHcLPH9t4GjiKoaio   Watch Disaster Daters: https://open.spotify.com/show/3L4GLnKwz9Uy5dT8Ey1VPi   Book a personalized message on Cameo: https://v.cameo.com/e/QxWQhpd1TIb 

Millions are under blizzard conditions, as snow and wind continues to batter the northeastern US. We take you inside the military operation that killed Mexico's most-wanted cartel drug lord. A new CNN poll shows a dip in approval ratings for President Donald Trump, ahead of tomorrow's State of the Union address. Nick Reiner will be back in court today for his arraignment on first-degree murder charges in the deaths his famous parents.Plus, why a key menopause treatment remains in short supply. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We start with the latest on a deadly, powerful snowstorm slamming the Northeast. We'll tell you how US citizens are navigating the aftermath of cartel violence in Mexico. Four years into the war with Russia, Ukraine's leader makes a pointed plea. The son of a famed Hollywood couple has pleaded not guilty to killing his parents. Plus, why House Speaker Mike Johnson is urging a Republican congressman to speak up, not step down over a brewing scandal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Crime Talk Store: https://scottreisch.com/crime-talk-store A not guilty plea, a courtroom smirk, and a case that somehow keeps getting more disturbing. Nick Reiner has pleaded not guilty in the murders of his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner, as prosecutors say the case is moving forward. We break down the charges, the death penalty angle, the attorney changes, and why Nick's mental state remains central. Subscribe and watch to the end for the full legal breakdown and what happens next. #TrueCrime #NickReiner #RobReiner #MicheleReiner #LegalAnalysis #CrimeTalk

American tourists are being told to shelter-in-place in parts of Mexico after violence erupted across the country yesterday following the killing of a powerful cartel leader. President Trump is threatening Netflix to fire an outspoken board member. Nick Reiner is set to enter a plea in the murder of his parents. Plus, more from Morning Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

Massive blizzard buries parts of the Northeast in records amount of snow. Violence breaks out in many parts of Mexico following the death of a notorious drug kingpin. Not guilty plea entered for Nick Reiner for the murder of his parents. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You knew. Somewhere underneath the hoping and the trying — you knew this wasn't going to end well.And you stayed anyway. Not because you were stupid. Because the truth was unsurvivable.Rob and Michele Reiner weren't naive. Rob directed films for forty years. He understood how stories telegraph their endings. These were not people who got fooled easily. And yet they built frameworks that kept them close to a son who was destroying them.First: trust the professionals. Then: the professionals are wrong. Then: redemption through art — a movie made together, press tours about healing. Then: he just needs more support. A guesthouse. Closer supervision.Each framework had its own logic. Each one kept them in the room.The lies follow patterns. "This time is different" — resetting after every relapse. "Nobody understands them like I do" — making yourself essential to the rescue. "They didn't mean it" — reframing cruelty as symptom. "If I stop, I'm the bad one" — making your limits the enemy.Nick destroyed his parents' guesthouse. Stole pills from sick people. Admitted to gaming every rehab. Convinced his father to make a movie portraying himself as the villain. And still the narrative remained: he's not bad, he's sick.These lies aren't stupidity. They're survival mechanisms. Stories your brain builds to keep functioning when reality becomes unbearable.Rob said at that party he was petrified of his son. That's not full denial. That's a man who sees the truth and is trying to survive it anyway. Knowing and accepting are different things. You can know something and still not act — because acting means letting go of the last hope that makes your world bearable.You weren't foolish for believing the lies. You were surviving. They were the only tools you had.Forgive them. Forgive yourself. And start telling a different story.#RobReiner #NickReiner #MicheleSingerReiner #ReinerCase #TrueCrime #Denial #AddictionFamily #SurvivalMechanisms #LovingSomeoneDangerous #CodependencyJoin Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspodInstagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodListen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872This publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.