Nick Reiner is accused of stabbing his parents to death… but did he know what he was doing? In this episode, investigative reporter Anne Emerson is joined by Dr. Joni Johnston, a forensic psychologist and expert witness on insanity pleas, to discuss the psychological side of the shocking killings of Rob and Michele Reiner in Los Angeles in December 2025. 

As Nick appeared in court today - quiet, expressionless, and reportedly glaring at prosecutors - we learned that the case is stalled until September, with autopsy reports still not completed four months later without explanation.

These updates all come as Nick’s brother, Jake Reiner, penned a loving and emotional essay remembering his parents and calling them ‘the center of my life’. We discuss the swirling questions around Nick’s mental health and reported drug use, explore whether an insanity defense could come into play, and dissect the family dynamics surrounding this tragedy. 

Read Jake Reiner’s Substack entry, ‘Mom and Dad’