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Rob and Michele Reiner did what most families cannot do. They got their severely mentally ill son into a court-ordered conservatorship—the most restrictive mental health intervention California allows. A judge found Nick gravely disabled beyond a reasonable doubt. A professional fiduciary was appointed. Nick could be forced into treatment against his will.And if the charges against him are true, it still wasn't enough to save their lives.Today on Hidden Killers, we walk through the seven specific failure points built into California's LPS conservatorship system. First: the threshold punishes families who provide support—if you're housing and feeding your mentally ill child, they may not legally qualify as "gravely disabled." Second: future danger doesn't count. California courts have ruled that "probabilistic pessimism" isn't grounds for conservatorship. Third: the one-year expiration with no safety net. Fourth: the cliff after discharge—only 9% of people leaving conservatorships get connected to follow-up care. Fifth: families cannot petition for conservatorship or force renewal. Sixth: the state doesn't track outcomes. Seventh: even if you qualify, there's a one-year wait for hospital beds.A California study found 83% of patients stay stable during conservatorship. After termination? Only 43%. More than half relapse—and the state says follow-up is voluntary.Nick's conservatorship ended in 2021. Four years later, his parents are dead. The system worked exactly as designed. That's the problem.We map every failure point onto the Reiner timeline and ask: what would it take to actually protect families from tragedies like this one?Nick Reiner is presumed innocent until proven guilty.#HiddenKillers #NickReiner #RobReiner #MicheleReiner #ConservatorshipFailed #MentalHealthCrisis #TrueCrimePodcast #CaliforniaLaw #SystemicFailure #LPSConservatorshipJoin 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/tonybpodListen 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.

Here's something most people don't know: In California, families cannot start an involuntary psychiatric conservatorship. Only hospital staff can initiate that process — and only if the patient is "gravely disabled," meaning unable to provide food, clothing, or shelter for themselves.Being violent doesn't count. Being delusional doesn't count. Terrorizing your family doesn't count. If you can tell a psychiatrist where you're going to sleep tonight, you walk out the door.Nick Reiner reportedly lived in his parents' guest house. He allegedly had food, clothing, shelter — provided by Rob and Michele. Under California law, that meant he wasn't "gravely disabled." So even if he was psychotic, even if his medication had been changed and he was spiraling, even if his father told friends he was afraid for his life — there was nothing the family could legally do to force long-term treatment.This episode explores the 1967 law that created this reality. The Lanterman-Petris-Short Act was supposed to end the abuses of indefinite commitment. It succeeded. But it also stripped families of any meaningful ability to intervene before tragedy strikes. California went from 37,000 patients in state hospitals to fewer than 1,500 on conservatorships today.Where did everyone go? Nursing homes. Family homes. The streets. And increasingly, jails and prisons — which now function as America's largest psychiatric facilities.The Reiners did everything the system told them to do. They paid for treatment. They kept Nick close. They tried to help. And the system that was supposed to protect them had been dismantled decades before Nick was born.#TrueCrimeToday #RobReiner #NickReiner #MicheleReiner #MentalHealthLaw #GravelyDisabled #5150 #LPSAct #SystemFailure #TrueCrime2026Join 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/tonybpodListen 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.

Nick Reiner reportedly admits to killing his parents. That alone should end the conversation. But it doesn't — because what he says next reframes the entire case. Instead of focusing on the act, he reportedly describes his incarceration as a "conspiracy." And that single shift raises questions that can't be ignored.Retired FBI Special Agent Robin Dreeke — who ran the Bureau's Counterintelligence Behavioral Analysis Program — breaks down the behavioral patterns emerging from publicly reported information in this case. This isn't about diagnosing mental illness or debating sympathy. It's about how people behave when consequences arrive.A critical focus is what reportedly happened after the killings. According to reports, there was calm movement, time, decision-making, and navigation — not immediate collapse. Nick reportedly checked into a hotel and moved through LA for 24 hours. Robin explains why analysts pay close attention to this phase, and why serious mental illness does not automatically eliminate awareness, planning, or accountability.The defense will likely invoke the M'Naghten rule — the same standard that freed David Carmichael, a father who planned his son's murder but was found not criminally responsible because a psychotic delusion changed what he believed he was doing. Carmichael's medication triggered his break. Nick's medication was changed one month before the killings.But Carmichael had no history of manipulation. Nick Reiner has 30 years of it. Experts repeatedly told the Reiner family he was "lying or manipulating them." More than 18 treatment facilities cashed checks and released him after 30 days.Robin explains how families don't ignore warning signs — they adapt to them. When instability lasts for years, chaos becomes routine. Intervention fatigue sets in. Boundaries soften. And that adaptation can quietly become dangerous.This episode doesn't ask for sympathy. It asks harder questions — about behavior, responsibility, and why words that redirect blame deserve scrutiny.#NickReiner #RobinDreeke #RobReiner #MicheleReiner #FBI #BehaviorAnalysis #InsanityDefense #DavidCarmichael #HiddenKillers #TrueCrimeJoin 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/tonybpodListen 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.

Rob Reiner reportedly told friends he was "petrified" of his own son. Michele Reiner had allegedly grown increasingly worried about Nick's deteriorating mental state. They had money, connections, access to the best treatment in the world — and none of it mattered.Because in California, families cannot force treatment on an adult who refuses it. They can't initiate conservatorships. They can't compel long-term psychiatric care. All they can do is call 911, watch their loved one get held for 72 hours, and wait for them to be released.This episode traces how we got here. In 1967, California passed the Lanterman-Petris-Short Act, ending indefinite involuntary commitment and creating strict criteria for psychiatric holds. The law was a response to real abuses — families locking away "inconvenient" relatives, horrific conditions in state hospitals, patients warehoused for decades without treatment.But the community mental health centers that were supposed to replace the hospitals were never built. The funding was gutted. And within one year of the law taking effect, mentally ill people entering California's criminal justice system doubled.Today, fewer than 1,500 Californians are on LPS conservatorships. A 2020 audit found that in LA County, nearly 10,000 people had been placed on at least 10 psychiatric holds — but only 1 in 16 ever resulted in long-term care. The 72-hour hold became a revolving door. And families like the Reiners were left with impossible choices: abandon your sick child to the streets, or become their untrained caregiver and hope today isn't the day it all falls apart.We dismantled a flawed system and called the rubble progress. Rob and Michele paid the price.#HiddenKillers #RobReiner #NickReiner #MentalHealthCrisis #LPSAct #Deinstitutionalization #5150 #CaliforniaMentalHealth #TrueCrime #ReinerCaseJoin 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/tonybpodListen 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.

Thirty seconds. That's how long Deputy Public Defender Kimberly Greene had to meet Nick Reiner before his court hearing began. She was informed the night before that Alan Jackson was withdrawing. She told reporters she'd never spoken to the Reiner family. She didn't believe they even knew Jackson was leaving.Jackson spent three weeks on the case. Every waking hour. Ten subpoenas, now sealed. Then he stood outside the courthouse and declared Nick "not guilty of murder" under California law — a statement that sounded less like a goodbye and more like the opening of an insanity defense he won't get to argue.Greene has nineteen years of experience. The LA County Public Defender's Office has a strong track record in capital cases — between 2006 and 2015, only one of their clients was sentenced to death out of thirty capital appeals. But she's inheriting a case mid-investigation, with sealed documents and a defense strategy she didn't design.Rob and Michele Reiner spent seventeen years funding their son's treatment. Eighteen rehab stints. Seventy thousand dollars monthly. A ten-thousand-dollar allowance. A rent-free guest house. When Nick was arrested for allegedly stabbing them to death, the question became whether those resources would continue protecting him. That question now has an answer.Nick's arraignment is February 23rd. No plea entered. No bail granted. Alan Jackson laid the groundwork for insanity from the courthouse steps. Whether Kimberly Greene builds on that foundation is entirely her decision now.#NickReiner #RobReiner #AlanJackson #TrueCrimeToday #PublicDefender #MicheleReiner #ReinerCase #InsanityDefense #MurderTrial #TrueCrimeJoin 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/tonybpodListen 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.

Habib Balian is leading the prosecution against Nick Reiner. If that name sounds familiar, it should. He prosecuted the Menendez brothers. He prosecuted Robert Durst. Now he's handling the case of a man who reportedly admits killing his parents but allegedly doesn't understand why he's in jail.According to TMZ sources, Nick Reiner believes his incarceration is part of a conspiracy against him. That could be textbook psychosis from his documented schizoaffective disorder. It could also be the groundwork for an insanity defense being laid in public consciousness before trial. His own father admitted that experts repeatedly told the family Nick was "lying or manipulating them." Eighteen rehab stays. A fortune spent on treatment. And still, his parents couldn't determine when to believe him.The TMZ documentary revealed that Nick's medication was changed approximately one month before the murders because he complained about weight gain. Sources say the medication still isn't stabilized in jail. His family paid for dual-diagnosis facilities, but Nick would only stay 30 days — long enough to detox, never long enough to treat the underlying condition.Retired FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer examines Nick's post-offense behavior: a Santa Monica hotel the night of the alleged killings, wandering near USC the next night. She breaks down what the sealed autopsy reports might contain, why the murder weapon hasn't been found, and what years of wellness checks at the Reiner home tell us about the escalation pattern.The surviving Reiner siblings reportedly don't support seeking the death penalty. The case won't reach a courtroom for at least two years. And twelve jurors will eventually have to answer the question Nick's own parents never could: is he genuinely ill, or has he spent a lifetime learning exactly how to appear that way?#NickReiner #RobReiner #MicheleReiner #TrueCrimeToday #HabibBalian #MenendezBrothers #InsanityDefense #JenniferCoffindaffer #TrueCrime #SchizoaffectiveJoin 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/tonybpodListen 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.

Two major cases. One attorney breaking down the evidence, the strategy, and where the legal system fails. Eric Faddis joins True Crime Today for a comprehensive analysis.On the Reiner case: Alan Jackson withdrew under circumstances he's "legally prohibited" from explaining — but declared Nick "not guilty of murder" on his way out. There's a sealed medical order. Ten sealed subpoenas. Nick appeared in a suicide prevention smock and reportedly isn't medically stabilized. Eric examines the competency question, what the gas station footage means, and whether losing Jackson fundamentally changes Nick's chances.On the McKee prosecution: Police announced a preliminary ballistic link through NIBIN connecting a weapon from McKee's property to the Tepe murders. Surveillance footage traced a vehicle to him — arriving before the killings, leaving after. Charges were upgraded to premeditated aggravated murder, death penalty eligible. Eric breaks down what evidence prosecutors need, how ballistics can be challenged, and what defense strategies remain for someone pleading not guilty.On domestic violence: The Tepe divorce records show no abuse allegations — just "incompatibility." But Monique's family says she was emotionally abused and "just had to get away from him." Eight years after the divorce, court activity brought McKee and Monique back together. Six months later, she was dead. Eric examines why victims don't document abuse, how the system treats emotional abuse differently, and whether this was a threat that could ever have been legally prevented.For anyone recognizing their situation in Monique's story, Eric offers legal advice on protection — and where the system's limits are.#EricFaddis #NickReiner #MichaelMcKee #MoniqueTepe #SpencerTepe #TrueCrimeToday #InsanityDefense #Ballistics #DomesticViolence #TrueCrimeJoin 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/tonybpodListen 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.

Rob Reiner's own words haunt this case. Experts repeatedly told the family that Nick was "lying or manipulating them." Eighteen rehab stays. Years of interventions. A fortune spent on dual-diagnosis treatment. And still, his parents couldn't figure out when to believe their son. Now a jury has to solve the puzzle they never could.Nick Reiner reportedly admits he killed his parents. He's not denying it. But according to TMZ sources, he doesn't understand why he's in jail. He allegedly believes his incarceration is part of a conspiracy against him. That's either genuine psychosis or the foundation of an insanity defense being laid in public before trial begins.The TMZ documentary "The Reiner Murders: What Really Happened" revealed critical details. Nick's schizoaffective medication was changed about a month before the murders because he complained about weight gain. Sources say the medication still isn't working properly in jail. When his family paid for treatment facilities, Nick would only stay 30 days — enough time to detox, not enough to treat the underlying illness.Retired FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer breaks down Nick's post-offense behavior. After the alleged killings, he checked into a Santa Monica hotel. The following night, he was wandering near USC. What does that pattern reveal about his mental state? Coffindaffer also examines why LAPD sought a court order to seal the autopsy reports and what investigators might be protecting.The murder weapon has not been found. The case won't see a courtroom for at least two years. The surviving Reiner siblings reportedly oppose the death penalty. Prosecutor Habib Balian — the man who handled the Menendez brothers and Robert Durst — is leading the prosecution.Nick Reiner is clearly mentally ill. The question is whether that illness explains the murders or whether he's spent decades learning exactly how to use it.#NickReiner #RobReiner #MicheleReiner #InsanityDefense #Schizoaffective #FBI #JenniferCoffindaffer #HiddenKillers #TrueCrime #ReinerCaseJoin 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/tonybpodListen 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.

Alan Jackson spent three weeks on the Nick Reiner case. Every waking hour, according to his own account. His team issued ten subpoenas — all now sealed by the court. Then he walked into a Los Angeles courtroom and told the judge he had "no choice" but to withdraw. Whatever he discovered, whatever those subpoenas revealed, he says he's legally prohibited from discussing.But Jackson did say one thing on the courthouse steps: Nick Reiner is "not guilty of murder" under California law. That's not a legal ruling. That's a preview of the insanity defense he was building before he left.Deputy Public Defender Kimberly Greene inherited the case with approximately thirty seconds of introduction time before the hearing. She told reporters she'd had no prior contact with the Reiner family. The LA County Public Defender's Office has a strong capital case record — between 2006 and 2015, only one of their clients received a death sentence out of thirty capital appeals. But Greene is walking into a case mid-construction, with sealed subpoenas she may or may not be able to access.Rob and Michele Reiner spent nearly two decades trying to help their son. Eighteen rehab programs. Seventy thousand dollars a month in treatment. A guest house on the family property. When Nick was arrested for allegedly stabbing them to death, the resources that had always protected him became a question mark.Nick's arraignment is February 23rd. No plea entered. No bail. Alan Jackson knows something. He just can't tell anyone what it is.#NickReiner #RobReiner #AlanJackson #MicheleReiner #PublicDefender #ReinerMurders #InsanityDefense #TrueCrime #HiddenKillers #WeekInReviewJoin 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/tonybpodListen 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.

Alan Jackson didn't just withdraw from the Nick Reiner case. He held a press conference on the courthouse steps and told reporters exactly what he believes: "Pursuant to the laws of California, Nick Reiner is NOT guilty of murder. Print that."That's not how attorneys typically exit a case. That's a closing argument delivered before the trial even starts. Jackson spent three weeks investigating — every waking hour, ten sealed subpoenas, a defense strategy clearly taking shape. Then he told the court he was legally and ethically prohibited from explaining why he had to leave. The circumstances, he said, were "beyond Nick's control."Deputy Public Defender Kimberly Greene now represents Nick. She learned about the transition the night before. She had thirty seconds to introduce herself before the hearing began. She told reporters she'd never communicated with the Reiner family and didn't believe they knew Jackson was stepping aside.Rob and Michele Reiner poured resources into their son for seventeen years. Eighteen rehab programs. Seventy thousand a month in treatment costs. Ten thousand a month in allowance. A guest house on the family property. That support system ended when they were allegedly stabbed to death by the son they spent nearly two decades trying to save.The arraignment is postponed to February 23rd. No plea has been entered. Nick remains in jail without bail. Jackson telegraphed the insanity defense before he walked away. The question now is whether Greene picks up where he left off — or starts over entirely.#NickReiner #AlanJackson #RobReiner #MicheleReiner #ReinerMurders #PublicDefender #TrueCrime #HiddenKillers #CriminalDefense #InsanityDefenseJoin 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/tonybpodListen 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.

One month. That's approximately how long before Rob and Michele Reiner were killed that Nick's schizoaffective medication was changed. According to the TMZ documentary, Nick complained about weight gain. The medication was adjusted. Sources say it still isn't working properly in jail.Nick reportedly admits he killed his parents. He's not contesting that. What he allegedly doesn't understand is why he's incarcerated. According to sources with direct knowledge, Nick believes his imprisonment is part of a conspiracy against him. Whether that's genuine psychosis or strategic positioning for an insanity defense is the question that will define this case.His family spent years — and enormous resources — trying to answer the same question. Eighteen rehab stays. Dual-diagnosis treatment facilities that cost a fortune. But Nick would only stay 30 days at a time. Long enough to detox. Never long enough to address the mental illness underneath. His own father told people that experts repeatedly warned them Nick was "lying or manipulating them."Retired FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer analyzes Nick's movements after the alleged murders. He checked into a Santa Monica hotel. The next night, he was wandering near USC. What does that behavior pattern tell investigators? Coffindaffer also examines the sealed autopsy reports, the missing murder weapon, and years of wellness checks at the Reiner home that documented a pattern leading to tragedy.The surviving Reiner siblings have reportedly indicated they don't support seeking the death penalty. Prosecutor Habib Balian — known for the Menendez brothers and Robert Durst cases — is leading the prosecution. Legal experts say this case won't reach trial for at least two years.Nick Reiner is mentally ill. That's not in dispute. The dispute is whether twelve jurors can determine something his own parents never could: when he's sick and when he's performing.#NickReiner #RobReiner #MicheleReiner #ReinerMurders #Schizoaffective #InsanityDefense #JenniferCoffindaffer #HiddenKillers #TrueCrime #MentalHealthJoin 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/tonybpodListen 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.

Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott delivers a complete three-part psychological analysis of the Nick Reiner case—examining what was happening in Nick's mind, how the Reiner family became trapped in a 30-year cycle, and why the mental health system failed despite unlimited resources.Nick was diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder around 2020. His medication was changed one month before the murders after he complained about weight gain. Sources say he now admits killing his parents but believes his incarceration is a conspiracy. His meds still aren't stabilized.The Reiners had "grown used to" Nick's behavior. They brought him to parties because they were afraid to leave him alone. They paid for 18-plus rehab stays. Michele reportedly said "we've tried everything."Dr. Drew said 30-day programs were "almost meaningless" for Nick. He needed permanent custodial care. Patient autonomy laws let him refuse. The Reiners did everything families are told to do—and it still ended in tragedy. Shavaun explains what went wrong at every level and what other families need to understand.#NickReiner #RobReiner #TrueCrimeToday #MentalHealth #Psychology #FamilyDynamics #ShavaunScott #SystemFailure #SchizoaffectiveJoin 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/tonybpodListen 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.

Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott joins Hidden Killers LIVE for a complete three-part psychological breakdown of the Nick Reiner case. We're taking your questions throughout as we examine Nick's individual psychology, the family dynamics that trapped the Reiners, and the systemic failures that allowed tragedy to unfold.PART ONE: Nick's schizoaffective disorder, the medication change one month before the murders, and the psychology of admitting guilt while believing punishment is a conspiracy.PART TWO: How the Reiner family "grew used to" dangerous behavior, how Nick reportedly manipulated 18-plus treatment facilities, and what happens to parents after 30 years of failed intervention.PART THREE: Why the mental health system failed despite unlimited resources, why patient autonomy laws prevented intervention, and what other families need to know.Join us live with your questions. This is our most comprehensive look yet at what happened to the Reiner family—and what it means for families facing similar situations.#NickReiner #RobReiner #LIVE #MentalHealth #Psychology #HiddenKillersLive #ShavaunScott #FamilyDynamics #SystemFailureJoin 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/tonybpodListen 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.

(Technology is great until it is corrupted, which is what happened to the original file of perhaps the greatest GOCA episode in history.  The Guys had to reach back into their memory banks - a real stretch - to recreate this moment in history.  Success?  Probably not, but please listen anyway.) 2025 closed with a sad note for movie lovers with the loss of Rob Reiner, and for early sci-fi TV fans with Gil Gerard's last ride into the stars.  (On the bright side, Dick Van Dyke is 100 years old and having a Jolly Holiday.)  But before The Guys go into their Rob Reiner Retrospective, they lead off with a Geek of the Week or three.  Jay shares a Florida Man headline, but this time it's Legos.  Art brings the obits, with commentary on the loss of Buck.  And Robbie is looking forward to his new computer as early as 1982.   Rob Reiner's passing was certainly a tragedy, but The Guys celebrate his career as actor, director and producer with a chat about their favorite Reiner films (there is definite overlap). As it turns out, they CAN handle the truth. No meat-heads in this bunch.  That would be inconceivable.  

Nick Reiner’s former lawyer, Alan Jackson, stunned listeners by revealing he dropped Reiner’s case at the last minute for “confidential” reasons—urging the public to stop speculating why. Meanwhile, family drama exploded for Charlie Sheen after daughter Lola fiercely denied sister Sami’s claim that she’s secretly dating Sami’s ex. And in a late-night shocker, Kiefer Sutherland, 59, was arrested after allegedly threatening to “kill” his rideshare driver when asked to remain in the car, capping off an explosive week of celebrity turmoil. 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.

Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott joins Hidden Killers LIVE to break down the systemic failures that allowed Nick Reiner to cycle through treatment for 30 years without ever being properly helped. We're taking your questions on why the mental health system failed the Reiner family despite unlimited resources.Nick went to 18-plus rehab facilities. He'd stay 30 days, detox, and leave before any real psychiatric work could happen. Sources say doctors didn't put him on a psychiatric hold during his medication transition—a hold that could have lasted 14 days. Patient autonomy laws let him refuse treatment and walk away.What does appropriate care for schizoaffective disorder actually look like? Does it even exist? Why can't families with unlimited money get better outcomes? Join us live as Shavaun explains what went wrong and what other families need to know.#NickReiner #RobReiner #LIVE #MentalHealth #Rehab #HiddenKillersLive #ShavaunScott #Treatment #SystemFailureJoin 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/tonybpodListen 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.

Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott joins Hidden Killers LIVE to break down the family dynamics that trapped Rob and Michele Reiner in a 30-year cycle with their son Nick. We're taking your questions on how families normalize dangerous behavior, why "trying everything" sometimes isn't enough, and what other families can learn from this tragedy.TMZ reported the Reiners had "grown used to" Nick's alarming behavior. Michele reportedly told people "we've tried everything." They brought Nick to Conan O'Brien's party because they were afraid to leave him alone—then apologized and left when his behavior alarmed other guests. What happens psychologically when crisis becomes the baseline?The surviving Reiner siblings oppose the death penalty for their brother. After a parricide, is that forgiveness, guilt, exhaustion, or something else? Join us live with your questions as Shavaun explains the psychology of families torn apart by severe mental illness.#NickReiner #RobReiner #LIVE #FamilyDynamics #MentalHealth #HiddenKillersLive #ShavaunScott #Psychology #TrueCrimeJoin 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/tonybpodListen 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.

True Crime Today brings you FBI analysis of the two cases everyone's talking about. The Brendan Banfield double murder trial is happening now in Fairfax County, Virginia. And sources just revealed that Nick Reiner admits killing his parents but claims he's the victim of a conspiracy. Retired FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer joins us to examine both.The Banfield case has problems before testimony even begins. Officer Brendan Miller — the department's digital forensics expert — analyzed 60 devices and concluded Christine Banfield controlled the FetLife account, not her husband. His findings were peer-reviewed and confirmed. Then he was transferred. Deputy Chief Brusch allegedly told him he'd never work another digital forensics case. The lead detective was reassigned. Prosecutor Eric Clingan was removed after being cited for drinking at 8 a.m. The state's case now depends on Juliana Peres Magalhaes, who flipped after a year in jail and gets to go home to Brazil if she delivers testimony that convicts Banfield.The Reiner case may take years to resolve. Nick's schizoaffective medication was reportedly changed a month before the murders because he complained about weight gain. Sources say the meds still aren't working. The murder weapon hasn't been found. LAPD sealed the autopsy reports on Christmas Eve. Nick checked into a Santa Monica hotel after the alleged killings. Dr. Drew Pinsky said the 30-day treatment stints his family paid for were "almost meaningless" for someone with his condition.Coffindaffer explains what both investigations reveal about how cases go right — and how they go wrong.#BrendanBanfield #NickReiner #TrueCrimeToday #JenniferCoffindaffer #FBI #AuPairMurder #RobReiner #MurderTrial #InsanityDefense #TrueCrimeNewsJoin Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISDOES & 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/tonybpodListen 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.

David Carmichael strangled his 11-year-old son to death in 2004 after planning the killing, researching murder charges, and expecting decades in prison. The verdict? Not criminally responsible. He walked out of a psychiatric facility after about two years. The reason he's free today could be the same reason Nick Reiner avoids the death penalty—if anyone believes him.The TMZ documentary on the Reiner murders explicitly cited the legal standard that saved Carmichael. Under the M'Naghten rule used in California, the insanity defense doesn't require proving you didn't know right from wrong. It only requires proving you didn't understand the "nature and quality" of your actions. Carmichael knew killing was illegal—but in his psychotic state triggered by Paxil, he believed he was saving his son from suffering. The delusion changed what he thought he was doing.Nick Reiner's schizoaffective disorder medication was reportedly changed one month before the alleged murders after he complained about weight gain. Sources say the change destabilized him profoundly. He now reportedly admits killing his parents but believes his incarceration is a conspiracy against him. Same framework. Same legal standard.But the differences matter. Carmichael had no history of manipulation—Nick has 30 years of it. Carmichael didn't flee—Nick reportedly checked into a hotel and navigated LA for over 24 hours. The defense that freed Carmichael requires credibility. After a lifetime of gaming every system he's encountered, does Nick Reiner have any left?#NickReiner #RobReiner #DavidCarmichael #InsanityDefense #TrueCrimeToday #ReinerMurders #MNaghten #CaliforniaLaw #MentalHealth #TrueCrimeJoin Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISDOES & 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/tonybpodListen 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.

Two cases. Two very different defenses. One retired FBI Special Agent breaking down what the evidence actually shows. Jennifer Coffindaffer joins Hidden Killers to analyze the Brendan Banfield trial and the latest bombshells in the Nick Reiner case.In Virginia, the prosecution's own forensics expert concluded their catfishing theory was wrong. Officer Brendan Miller found Christine Banfield controlled the FetLife account, not her husband. The University of Alabama confirmed his work. Then he was told he'd never work another digital forensics case in the bureau. He was transferred. The lead detective was reassigned. Now the state's case depends entirely on an au pair who flipped after a year in jail — a woman who wrote from her cell that she was "heartbroken" for what she was doing to Brendan and that she still loved him. Her sentencing is scheduled after the trial to ensure she keeps cooperating.In Los Angeles, sources say Nick Reiner admits to killing his parents but claims he's the victim of a conspiracy. His schizoaffective medication was changed a month before the murders. The weapon hasn't been found. LAPD sealed the autopsy reports on Christmas Eve. Nick checked into a hotel after the alleged killings. His family spent a fortune on treatment facilities he'd leave after 30 days.Coffindaffer has evaluated cooperating witnesses and insanity claims throughout her FBI career. She explains what investigators look for, what the behavioral evidence reveals, and why both cases have serious problems that won't be resolved anytime soon.#BrendanBanfield #NickReiner #HiddenKillers #JenniferCoffindaffer #FBI #AuPairMurder #RobReiner #StarWitness #InsanityDefense #TrueCrimeJoin Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISDOES & 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/tonybpodListen 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.

Jason Fraley interviews beloved actor Cary Elwes, who stars in the new hostage flick “Dead Man's Wire,” which opens in movie theaters nationwide this Friday. They discuss the movie, praise director Gus Van Sant, and reflect on Elwes' iconic acting career, including comedies like “The Princess Bride" and "Robin Hood: Men in Tights," war dramas like "Glory" and even horror flicks like “Saw.” Note: This interview was recorded before the murder of Rob Reiner, so forgive the upbeat tone while giving Reiner his flowers. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")

We're carrying on our tribute to Rob Reiner this month with the one of the first (and certainly funniest) rockumentaries of all time: This is Spinal Tap, starring Michael McKean, Christopher Guest, and Harry Shearer as Britain's loudest and most punctual rock band. This is Spinal Tap was also Reiner's first feature film as a director. Next week, we'll be chatting Stephen King and Stand By Me!

In December, the pop-culture world tragically lost an important giant figure. This week, the guys are honoring the legacy of the great Rob Reiner by discussing five of his essential movies. Reiner's movies have touched so many people, including Deremy and Thomas, that discussing them is sure to bring back great memories. Rest in Peace to a great director and a great person.Let us know what you think and send us a request!Twitter (X): @popculturefiveInstagram: Pop Culture Five PodcastEmail: popculture5pod@gmail.com

True Crime Today covers the latest bombshell developments in the Nick Reiner case. Sources tell TMZ that Nick reportedly admits to killing Rob and Michele Reiner—but doesn't understand why he's in jail. He allegedly believes the people who incarcerated him are engaged in a conspiracy against him.Retired FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer joins us to analyze what this means for the investigation and the inevitable insanity defense. Nick's medication for schizoaffective disorder was reportedly changed about a month before the murders because he complained of weight gain. According to the TMZ documentary, his meds still aren't stabilized and jail doctors are still trying to figure it out.The Reiner family reportedly spent a fortune on dual-diagnosis treatment facilities over the years. But Nick would only stay 30 days—long enough to get clean off drugs but not long enough to address the underlying mental illness. Dr. Drew Pinsky called 30 days "almost meaningless" for someone with Nick's history and suggested he needed permanent custodial care.Other key developments: The murder weapon has not been found. LAPD sealed the autopsy reports on Christmas Eve. Nick checked into a Santa Monica hotel after the alleged killings before being found wandering near USC the next night. And the prosecutor assigned to the case is Habib Balian—who handled Menendez and Durst.Coffindaffer explains how investigators evaluate insanity claims, what Nick's behavior reveals, and why this case may take years to resolve.#NickReiner #RobReiner #TrueCrimeToday #FBI #Murder #InsanityDefense #Schizoaffective #JenniferCoffindaffer #TrueCrime #InvestigationJoin Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISDOES & 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/tonybpodListen 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.

Retired FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer breaks down what Nick Reiner's reported "conspiracy" beliefs actually mean from a behavioral analysis standpoint. Sources say Nick admits to killing his parents Rob and Michele Reiner but doesn't understand why he's incarcerated—claiming those who put him behind bars are conspiring against him.Is this genuine psychosis from his schizoaffective disorder, or is this the same manipulation pattern Nick has used his entire life? Coffindaffer explains how investigators separate authentic mental illness from calculated behavior designed to build an insanity defense.The TMZ documentary revealed Nick's medication was changed about a month before the murders. His meds reportedly still aren't stabilized. But here's the question nobody wants to ask: if Nick truly didn't know what he was doing, why did he check into a Santa Monica hotel afterward? Why was he found wandering 15 miles away the next night?Jennifer Coffindaffer has seen this before. She explains the red flags, the investigative challenges, and what the FBI looks for when suspects claim they didn't understand the consequences of their actions.This clip is from our full interview breaking down the latest developments in the Nick Reiner case. Watch the full episode for Coffindaffer's complete analysis of the missing murder weapon, sealed autopsy reports, and what years of police wellness checks at the Reiner home reveal about the trajectory that led to this tragedy.#NickReiner #RobReiner #FBI #TrueCrime #Psychosis #InsanityDefense #JenniferCoffindaffer #HiddenKillers #MentalHealth #MurderJoin Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISDOES & 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/tonybpodListen 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.

Join Tony Brueski, Stacy Cole, and Todd Michaels LIVE as retired FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer breaks down the explosive new developments in the Nick Reiner case. TMZ's documentary just revealed that sources say Nick admits to killing his parents but believes he's the victim of a conspiracy. His schizoaffective disorder medication was reportedly changed a month before the murders and still isn't working properly in jail.We're taking your questions and comments in real time as Coffindaffer analyzes the behavioral evidence. What does Nick's post-offense behavior—checking into a hotel, wandering near USC—tell investigators about his state of mind? Why is LAPD downplaying the fact that the murder weapon hasn't been found? What's in those sealed autopsy reports that they don't want the public to see?Legal experts now predict this case won't go to trial for at least two years. The public defender is starting from square one. Prosecutor Habib Balian—the same DA who handled Menendez and Durst—is leading the case. And the surviving Reiner siblings have reportedly indicated they don't want the death penalty.Coffindaffer will explain how the FBI approaches suspects who claim mental illness, what red flags investigators look for when evaluating insanity claims, and whether Nick's documented history of manipulation undermines his defense before it even begins.Drop your questions in the chat. We're going deep on this one.#NickReiner #RobReiner #LIVE #TrueCrime #FBI #JenniferCoffindaffer #HiddenJoin Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISDOES & 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/tonybpodListen 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.

Major development in the Reiner murder case. According to TMZ, Nick Reiner — charged with the brutal stabbing deaths of his parents Rob and Michele Reiner — admits he killed them but genuinely believes his incarceration is part of a conspiracy against him. Sources say he doesn't understand why he's in jail. This comes as Nick's defense team has shifted dramatically — high-profile attorney Alan Jackson withdrew from the case on January 7th, and Nick is now represented by a public defender. His arraignment has been pushed to February 23rd. But here's what makes this leak significant: whether Nick's conspiracy belief is genuine psychosis or calculated positioning, it lands exactly where an insanity defense needs it to. The legal standard in California isn't about knowing right from wrong — it's about understanding the "nature and quality" of your actions. A man who can't connect "I killed my parents" to "therefore I'm in jail" might meet that standard. TMZ's sources also reveal that Nick's medications for schizoaffective disorder were changed about a month before the murders and are still not working properly. If true, Nick may be sitting in Twin Towers Correctional Facility in active psychosis right now. But Nick also has a long history that complicates any sympathy — eighteen rehab stays, years of alleged manipulation, and a pattern of working every system designed to help him. His own parents reportedly couldn't tell when he was genuinely sick versus when he was playing them. Now a jury has to figure it out. We break down what this means for the case, why the timing matters, and the impossible question at the heart of this tragedy.#NickReiner #RobReiner #MicheleReiner #ReinerMurder #BreakingNews #TrueCrimeToday #InsanityDefense #MentalHealth #TrueCrime #CaseUpdateJoin Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISDOES & 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/tonybpodListen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

In a recent episode of his Killer Cross Examination podcast, defense attorney Neil Rockind discussed the significant news regarding Alan Jackson's withdrawal from Nick Reiner's murder case.#neilrockind #alanjackson #nickreiner #resignation #legal #law Key Takeaways from the Discussion:The Timing: Alan Jackson officially withdrew from the case on January 7th.The Complexity of Hiring Counsel: Rockind noted that in high-profile cases like this, lawyers are often hired by family members during the initial crisis, as the accused typically lacks immediate access to funds while in custody.Strategic Deferment: Jackson's team initially deferred Reiner's arraignment for several weeks. Rockind explained this is often done to investigate the case, evaluate potential mental health defenses, or determine financial arrangements for legal representation.Speculation on Withdrawal: While the exact reasons for Jackson's departure were not explicitly detailed, Rockind highlighted the inherent difficulties an incarcerated defendant faces in managing legal fees and the extensive preparation required for a defense of this magnitude.Rockind emphasized that Jackson is one of the top criminal defense lawyers in the country, making his departure a major development for the future of the trial.About Neil Rockind - Neil Rockind is a trial lawyer. Neil Rockind is often considered a bet the farm/company type of lawyer, taking on cases where the stakes are “all in.” Neil Rockind appears regularly on television and in the news, defends people in serious court cases, is a regular guest on the Law and Crime Network and also discusses popular trials and cases and current events with other top lawyers around the country. Neil Rockind has won just about every award imaginable, has represented athletes, celebrities, musicians, public figures and has obtained acquittals in all varieties of cases. His nickname is "The Rockweiler" and he's known for his cross examination style.Neil Rockind:Https://www.X.com/neilrockindlawHttps://www.instagram.com/rockindlaw https://www.rockindlaw.com/http://www.killercrossexamination.com/*************************************Subscribe to Killer Cross Examination® PodcastAPPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/424RIys...GOOGLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0...AUDIBLE:https://www.audible.com/pd/Podcast/B0...******************************************Fair Use DoctrineThe contents are under fair use. It may contain copyrighted materials whose use has not been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. This, in our view, is fair use pursuant to section 107 of the US Copyright Law. Fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material without requiring permission from the rights holders, such as for commentary, criticism, news reporting, research, teaching or scholarship. We retain no rights to that material. To the extent the videos capture images or likenesses, we do not own the rights to those images, likenesses, etc and only use them pursuant to the fair use doctrine.All other rights are reserved.

This week we're joined by Natalie & Paige, from The Murder Diaries Podcast, for a true-crime-meets-pop-culture deep dive into one of the most talked-about cases right now: the Rob and Michelle Reiner case. We break down what's known so far, swap theories, and get their expert takes on the defense—especially attorney Alan Jackson—and why this story has everyone buzzing. Then we rewind through the biggest headline-making cases from the past two decades and put them on the hot seat: closed or still open… and even in “not guilty” outcomes, do they actually buy it? Think Amanda Knox, Casey Anthony and more.  If you're into true crime, this episode is for you! Sponsor: Laundry Sauce www.laundrysauce.com code: CAMPCHAOS - for 20% off your order For more exclusive content, join our Patreon here! Follow us on Instagram here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

True Crime Today's week in review covers the Nick Reiner case — the stunning attorney withdrawal and the years of warning signs nobody could act on.Alan Jackson walked into a Los Angeles courtroom and told the judge he had "no choice" but to withdraw from Nick Reiner's defense. He said circumstances "beyond Nick's control" forced his exit. Sources tell Deadline money is the reason. The pattern that protected Nick for seventeen years — eighteen rehab programs, seventy thousand a month in treatment, a rent-free guesthouse, a ten-thousand-dollar monthly allowance, and sources say estate money funding his defense even after his parents' deaths — appears to be over. Deputy Public Defender Kimberly Greene was informed last night. She met her client for thirty seconds before the hearing. Arraignment postponed to February 23rd.But we also examined what led here. This wasn't sudden. A neighbor told reporters Nick had been violent before. An LAPD insider confirmed "quite a few calls for service" to the Reiner home over the years. The night before Rob and Michele were found stabbed to death, Nick was reportedly so erratic at Conan O'Brien's Christmas party that guests were unnerved. Rob allegedly told friends that night he was terrified his own son could hurt him.Bob Motta joined us to break down what law enforcement officers see in the years before tragedies like this — and what California's mental health laws actually allow them to do. The LPS Act requires imminent danger for involuntary commitment. Not probable. Not deteriorating. Imminent. Rob and Michele were legally trapped. For the first time in his life, Nick faces consequences without unlimited resources behind him.#NickReiner #RobReiner #MicheleReiner #TrueCrimeToday #AlanJackson #BobMotta #PublicDefender #LPSAct #MentalHealthCrisis #WeekInReviewJoin Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISDOES & 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/tonybpodListen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

Our week in review on the Nick Reiner case — the dramatic attorney shakeup and the years of warning signs that led to December 14th.Alan Jackson, the million-dollar attorney who got Karen Read acquitted, told a Los Angeles judge he had "no choice" but to withdraw from Nick Reiner's defense. Sources point to money. Nick now has Deputy Public Defender Kimberly Greene — who was informed last night, had thirty seconds to meet her client, and carries nineteen years of experience into a case that will define careers. Arraignment postponed to February 23rd. No plea entered. For the first time in thirty-two years, Nick Reiner faces the justice system without unlimited resources.But we also examined what everyone saw coming. A neighbor said this wasn't the first time Nick had been violent. An LAPD insider confirmed "quite a few calls for service" to the Reiner home over the years. The night before his parents were found stabbed to death, Nick was reportedly so erratic at Conan O'Brien's Christmas party that guests were unnerved. Rob allegedly told friends that night: "I'm petrified of Nick. I think my own son can hurt me."Defense attorney Bob Motta joined us to break down the warning signs and the system that couldn't respond. Nick had been through seventeen rehab programs. He'd admitted on podcasts to gaming those programs. Professionals reportedly warned the family for years. California's LPS Act made intervention nearly impossible — requiring imminent danger, not probable danger, not visible deterioration. Rob and Michele were legally trapped with no way to force treatment. Some tragedies are preventable. Some aren't.#NickReiner #RobReiner #MicheleReiner #AlanJackson #KimberlyGreene #BobMotta #LPSAct #MentalHealthCrisis #HiddenKillers #WeekInReviewJoin Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISDOES & 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/tonybpodListen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

This week's Hidden Killers Live covered the dramatic developments in the Nick Reiner case — and the pattern of warning signs that stretched back years before Rob and Michele Reiner were killed.Alan Jackson is out. The defense attorney told the judge he had "no choice" but to withdraw, citing circumstances "beyond Nick's control." Sources tell Deadline money is the reason. If true, the pattern that protected Nick Reiner for seventeen years has finally broken. Rob and Michele spent seventy thousand dollars a month on treatment, gave Nick a ten-thousand-dollar monthly allowance, let him live rent-free in their guesthouse. Sources said estate money was funding his elite defense even after their deaths. That appears to be over. Deputy Public Defender Kimberly Greene now represents Nick. She was informed last night. She had thirty seconds to introduce herself.But this week we also examined what everyone saw coming and couldn't stop. A neighbor said Nick had been violent before. An LAPD insider confirmed multiple calls for service to the Reiner home. The night before the murders, Nick was reportedly so erratic at Conan O'Brien's Christmas party that guests were unnerved. Rob allegedly told friends: "I'm petrified of Nick. I think my own son can hurt me." Twelve hours later, he and Michele were stabbed to death.Bob Motta joined us to examine what law enforcement sees in the years before tragedies like this — and what they can actually do. California's LPS Act requires imminent danger for involuntary commitment. Not probably dangerous. Not clearly deteriorating. By that standard, it's already too late.#NickReiner #RobReiner #MicheleReiner #HKLive #AlanJackson #BobMotta #PublicDefender #MentalHealthCrisis #LPSAct #WeekInReviewJoin Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISDOES & 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/tonybpodListen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

Nick Reiner faces charges of parricide, the killing of a parent by their child. It is one of the rarest crimes, and one of the most disturbing because it violates one of the most basic human bonds.Parents are supposed to protect their children. Children are not supposed to fear — or kill — their parents.This video examines the Nick Reiner murder trial, the meaning of parricide, and the warning signs and psychological factors experts say often precede these rare cases. https://www.drphilpodcast.com/https://www.drphilpodcasts.com/ Watch Dr. Phil on Linear (Subscriptions needed):Spectrum/Charter - https://www.spectrum.com/cable-tv/channel-lineup (Search for Envoy TV; Channel may vary by location)Frndly TV - https://watch.frndlytv.com/channel/live/envoy_tvFAST (No subscriptions needed):SamsungTV Plus - Channel 2977 or found in the category Lifestyle & Pop CultureLocal Now - Download the app on your CTV or stream via Web https://localnow.com/channels/envoy-fastVIDAA on Hisense TV's:Watch on Hisense TV's with VIDAA OS or download the VIDAA App:IOS: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/vidaa/id1526408639Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.universal.remote.multi&hl=en_US See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nick Reiner is broke. Unemployed. Sitting in jail charged with double murder. His parents — Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner — left behind an estate worth $200 million. And under California law, there may be a way he could still get his hands on it.Wait, what?The slayer statute is supposed to prevent killers from inheriting from their victims. But it only applies to "felonious and intentional" killings. What happens if Nick is found Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity? What if a jury decides he couldn't form intent? Does the statute still apply?Estate lawyers say this is largely untested territory. And it raises an uncomfortable question: Was the insanity defense always about more than just avoiding prison?In this episode, we examine the legal mechanics that could allow Nick Reiner to challenge for his inheritance even after being charged with his parents' murders. We break down why the family reportedly hired a $2,000-an-hour attorney — then stopped paying. And we explain what it means that Nick is now represented by a public defender who had 24 hours to prepare for this case.The Reiner fortune is sitting there. The question is whether Nick has any path to it. The answer might surprise you.#NickReiner #RobReiner #ReinerCase #SlayerStatute #TrueCrime #InsanityDefense #CaliforniaLaw #Parricide #MurderTrial #HKLiveJoin Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISDOES & 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/tonybpodListen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

Harvey Levin and Mark Geragos break down the Nick Reiner case on 2 Angry Men, digging into the facts, the prosecution's theory, and the defense's strategy. The two debate whether Reiner's legal arguments will actually hold up in court or fall apart under scrutiny. Hosts: Harvey Levin, Mark Geragos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rob and Michele Reiner are dead. Their son Nick is charged with their murders. And millions of families watching this case are seeing their own nightmare reflected back at them.Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott joins True Crime Today to examine what the Reiner family was really facing — and why their tragedy is a warning about a mental health system that keeps failing the people who need it most.The Reiners weren't negligent parents. They were desperate ones. For seventeen years, they tried to help a son who was struggling with addiction and, reportedly, schizophrenia. Eighteen treatment programs. World-class facilities. Unlimited resources. Rob Reiner himself admitted they felt lost, that they trusted professionals who couldn't deliver results, that they feared the tragic ending was coming.It came. And they're not alone.Shavaun explains what families face when someone they love has a severe mental illness. Why love and money aren't enough. Why the treatment industry so often fails. Why schizophrenia gets missed when addiction is the visible problem. She breaks down what happens when medication changes go wrong — sources say Nick became “erratic and dangerous” after a medication switch weeks before the killings.We also examine why families can't protect themselves. Conservatorship was reportedly in the works when Rob and Michele died. The legal system moves slowly. Mental illness doesn't wait. Shavaun explains the barriers families face and why intervention comes too late far too often.This case is getting attention because of who the Reiners were. But this story is playing out in families across America every single day — families with far fewer resources and even fewer options.#NickReiner #RobReiner #MicheleReiner #ShavaunScott #TrueCrimeToday #Schizophrenia #MentalHealth #TrueCrime #FamilyTragedy #MentalHealthCrisisJoin Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISDOES & 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/tonybpodListen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

Today in the Nick Reiner case: his defense just imploded.Alan Jackson, the criminal defense attorney who took Nick's case within hours of his January 6th arrest, told a Los Angeles judge he had "no choice" but to withdraw. He cited circumstances "beyond Nick's control." Sources tell Deadline that money is the issue — but Jackson's exit statement tells a different story.Standing outside the courthouse, Jackson declared: "Pursuant to the laws of California, Nick Reiner is NOT guilty of murder. Print that." That's not a withdrawal statement. That's a closing argument.Nick is now represented by LA County Public Defender Kimberly Greene, who told reporters she'd had about thirty seconds with her new client before the hearing. She said she'd had no contact with the Reiner family and didn't believe they knew Jackson was leaving.On today's episode, attorney and former prosecutor Eric Faddis explains what this withdrawal actually means. What happens to the ten sealed subpoenas Jackson's team issued? Does Greene inherit his investigation? How does a public defender prepare for a capital case on this timeline?We also look at who's prosecuting: Deputy DA Habib Balian, who handled the Menendez resentencing and secured a conviction against Robert Durst. Does the defense chaos give him an opening?Arraignment is now February 23rd. No plea has been entered. The insanity defense is being signaled loudly. And the man accused of killing Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner just lost his hand-picked legal team.This case is moving fast. Here's what you need to know today.#NickReiner #RobReiner #TrueCrimeToday #AlanJackson #ReinerMurders #BreakingNews #MurderCase #LACounty #CriminalDefense #TrueCrimeNewsJoin Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISDOES & 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/tonybpodListen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

Alan Jackson walked into court as Nick Reiner's defense attorney. He walked out as his former attorney — telling reporters he had "no choice" but to withdraw due to circumstances "beyond Nick's control." Then he made a stunning declaration: "Pursuant to the laws of California, Nick Reiner is NOT guilty of murder. Print that."Three weeks. That's how long Jackson's team investigated the case — working "every waking hour," issuing ten subpoenas that are now sealed by the court. Sources tell Deadline that money is the likely reason for the withdrawal. But if that's true, why wasn't it resolved before he took the case?Now Nick Reiner is represented by public defender Kimberly Greene, who had approximately thirty seconds to meet her new client before the hearing. She told reporters she'd had no contact with the Reiner family and didn't believe they even knew Jackson was withdrawing.In this episode, attorney and former prosecutor Eric Faddis breaks down what Jackson's withdrawal really means — what happens to his investigation, whether the public defender gains access to his files, and why his parting statement sounded more like a closing argument than a goodbye.We also examine Greene's new role. The LA County Public Defender's Office has a remarkable track record in capital cases — between 2006 and 2015, only one of their clients was sentenced to death out of thirty capital appeals. Does Nick Reiner actually lose anything with this switch?The arraignment is now February 23rd. No plea has been entered. The defense is in chaos. And Alan Jackson is already making the case for insanity from the courthouse steps.#NickReiner #RobReiner #AlanJackson #ReinerMurders #TrueCrime #MurderCase #InsanityDefense #LosAngeles #HiddenKillers #CriminalDefenseJoin Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISDOES & 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/tonybpodListen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

US Weekly has just crowed Blake Lively the winner of the legal battle and the PR battle with Justin Baldoni. Hilary Duff is opening up about getting rid of friends, amid the fallout with Ashley Tisdale. Plus, the Reiner Family breaks their silence after Nick Riener is dropped by famed attorney Alan Jackson for the murder of his parents Michele and Rob Reiner. And Rose McGown calls out "cult" Hollywood and talks Charmed days.    Just in time for the new year, Prolon is offering No Filter listeners 15% off their 5-day nutrition program for your post-holiday glow-up when you go to https://prolonlife.com/NOFILTER    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/QxWQhpd1TIbare 

A childhood yoga instructor described Nick Reiner as "very, very intense" and so disruptive that his mother had to arrange private sessions. Sources say the family was scared of him for years. That Michele told a friend she didn't know what else they could do. That Nick had violent outbursts and was aggressive and unpredictable.Three to four weeks before the killings, his medication was changed and sources say he became "erratic and dangerous." The night before his parents were found dead, he got into an argument with his father at a party that was alarming enough for someone to consider calling 911.Every warning sign was there. Why didn't anyone intervene?Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott joins True Crime Today to examine the violence trajectory in the Nick Reiner case. She explains how mental health professionals assess whether someone is dangerous, what factors indicate escalating risk, and why families often can't protect themselves from someone they love.Shavaun breaks down the psychology of denial — the "he would never actually do it" belief that keeps families in harm's way. She examines what should have happened at key moments: the party confrontation, the medication change, the years of documented instability. And she explains why conservatorship proceedings — reportedly in the works at the time of the deaths — came too late.This episode also addresses the tension between mental illness and violence. Most people with schizophrenia aren't dangerous. Nick was. Shavaun helps us understand how to distinguish between someone who is sick and someone who poses a genuine threat.#NickReiner #RobReiner #MicheleReiner #ShavaunScott #TrueCrimeToday #WarningSigns #ViolenceRisk #MentalHealth #Escalation #TrueCrimeJoin Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISDOES & 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/tonybpodListen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

We're going live with psychotherapist Shavaun Scott to break down the family dynamics at the center of the Nick Reiner case.This isn't about the crime itself. This is about the seventeen years that led up to it. The family system that couldn't say no. The parents who gave everything and got nothing back. The siblings who watched from the sidelines. The pattern that sources say is continuing even now — with estate money reportedly funding Nick's defense.Rob and Michele Reiner did everything for their son Nick. Eighteen rehab programs. Ten thousand dollars a month in allowance. A guest house on their property. A movie made together about his struggles. They absorbed his chaos, paid his bills, cleaned up his messes, and kept him close even when sources say they were afraid of him.Shavaun Scott will help us understand what was happening inside this family from a clinical perspective. Why couldn't they set boundaries? What kept them locked in a pattern of enabling that wasn't working? What happens to the other children when all the family's resources flow toward one sibling's problems? And what's driving the surviving siblings' decision to fund Nick's defense — is it love, guilt, or the same pattern that killed their parents?Join us live. Bring your questions. This is going to be a difficult conversation about what happens when love becomes the problem.#NickReiner #RobReiner #ShavaunScott #LiveStream #HiddenKillers #Codependency #FamilyDynamics #TrueCrime #Enabling #PsychologyJoin Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISDOES & 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/tonybpodListen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

This is the fifth alleged patricide case in Southern California in recent weeks. Five sons accused of killing their fathers — or both parents — in a matter of months. The Reiners. The Cordes family. Jubilant Sykes' son. Juan Gonzalez in Perris. Joshua Bonilla in Lake Balboa.Something is happening. And the Reiner case exposes exactly why the system keeps failing.Nick Reiner didn't snap out of nowhere. Police had been to his parents' Brentwood home multiple times over the years. A neighbor described prior violent behavior. He'd cycled through seventeen rehab programs by age 22 — and admitted on podcasts to gaming every one of them. The night before the killings, his own father reportedly told friends he was "petrified" of him.Rob and Michele Reiner saw it coming. So did the people around them. But California's mental health laws made intervention nearly impossible. You can't commit an adult unless they're an imminent threat. A 72-hour hold ends with the patient walking out the door. Families are left to manage severe mental illness in their own homes — untrained, unsupported, and terrified.Defense attorney Bob Motta joins True Crime Today to examine the pattern before the crime. What does law enforcement typically see in the years leading up to a family tragedy? When police respond to a home repeatedly, what options do they actually have? And for the millions of families living this nightmare right now — what can be done before it's too late?The warning signs were everywhere. The system still couldn't stop it.#NickReiner #RobReiner #MicheleReiner #TrueCrimeToday #Patricide #MentalHealthCrisis #WarningSigns #California #SystemFailure #TrueCrime2025Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISDOES & 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/tonybpodListen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

Crime Talk Store: https://scottreisch.com/crime-talk-store/ A stunning new report says Nick Reiner's psychiatric meds were changed just weeks before his parents Rob and Michele, were stabbed to death. Was a medical decision the tipping point — and did anyone try to step in? Scott breaks down the diagnosis, the law, and how this could fuel an insanity defense… Grab your notebook, Crime Talkers – we're talking liability, mental health, and murder. #CrimeTalk #NickReiner #ReinerMurders #TrueCrime #InsanityDefense #MentalHealthAndCrime

Sources say the Reiner family had been scared of Nick for years. That he had violent outbursts. That Michele told a friend, "I don't know what else we can do." That his behavior was aggressive enough to require private yoga sessions as a child because he was too disruptive for groups.They knew something was wrong. They sensed danger. And they stayed.Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott joins Hidden Killers to examine the psychology of families who live with fear but don't take protective action. She explains what happens cognitively when people minimize danger from someone they love — the denial, the hope, the belief that "he would never actually do it."This episode isn't about mental illness in the abstract. It's about violence risk specifically. How do clinicians assess whether someone is dangerous? What factors indicate escalation? What should have happened at Conan O'Brien's party when Nick's behavior was alarming enough that someone considered calling 911?Shavaun also explains the tension in how we talk about mental illness and violence. Most people with schizophrenia are not violent. But some are. How do we hold both truths — destigmatizing mental illness while acknowledging that certain presentations carry real risk?A law enforcement source says conservatorship proceedings were in the works when Rob and Michele were killed. Too late. Shavaun helps us understand what typically has to happen for a family to pursue that level of intervention — and why it so often comes right before tragedy instead of in time to prevent it.#NickReiner #RobReiner #ShavaunScott #HiddenKillers #WarningSigns #ViolenceRisk #MentalHealth #TrueCrime #Escalation #PreventionJoin Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISDOES & 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/tonybpodListen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

What does it look like when a family loves someone to death — literally?Rob and Michele Reiner spent nearly two decades trying to save their son Nick from addiction and mental illness. They had every resource imaginable. Two hundred million dollars. Access to the best treatment programs in the country. A willingness to do anything, pay anything, sacrifice anything. They restructured their entire lives around Nick's chaos.And on December 14th, 2025, they were allegedly stabbed to death by the son they couldn't stop saving.In this episode, psychotherapist Shavaun Scott examines the Reiner family system from a clinical perspective. What happens when one child's dysfunction becomes the center of gravity for an entire family? How do parents get trapped in patterns of enabling that they can't recognize or escape? What's the psychological experience of being Jake, Romy, or Tracy — the siblings who watched their parents pour everything into Nick while they learned to manage on their own?Shavaun breaks down the difference between support and enabling, the psychology of codependency, and why well-meaning parents often make problems worse. She examines Michele's reported statement to a friend — "I don't know what else we can do" — and explains what's happening when someone feels helpless but keeps repeating the same behaviors.This is the story of a family that couldn't set boundaries. And the price they paid for that failure.#NickReiner #RobReiner #MicheleReiner #ShavaunScott #Codependency #FamilySystem #TrueCrime #HiddenKillers #Enabling #PsychologyJoin Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISDOES & 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/tonybpodListen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

This is a developing story: Nick Reiner was supposed to enter a plea in court today. Instead, his famed attorney stepped down. But on his way out, he told reporters that Reiner is "not guilty" in the deaths of his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner. Amy and T.J. go over the details from inside the courtroom and where the case goes from here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is a developing story: Nick Reiner was supposed to enter a plea in court today. Instead, his famed attorney stepped down. But on his way out, he told reporters that Reiner is "not guilty" in the deaths of his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner. Amy and T.J. go over the details from inside the courtroom and where the case goes from here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We've got new text messages from Justin Baldoni, accusing Blake Lively's of setting him up! Plus, Jenny Slate deposition and Taylor Swift texts are set to be released! And the Mommywood Drama between Ashley Tisdale and Hilary Duff is heating up as their husbands have now joined the fight!    Just in time for the new year, Prolon is offering No Filter listeners 15% off their 5-day nutrition program for your post-holiday glow-up when you go to https://prolonlife.com/NOFILTER    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/QxWQhpd1TIbare 

This is a developing story: Nick Reiner was supposed to enter a plea in court today. Instead, his famed attorney stepped down. But on his way out, he told reporters that Reiner is "not guilty" in the deaths of his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner. Amy and T.J. go over the details from inside the courtroom and where the case goes from here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're back for the first Rundown of 2026. Ellyn and Joey cover the tragic murders of Rob and Michele Reiner. They also discuss Brian Walshe's recent sentencing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices