Dr Drew Reveals Why Nick 'Smells Meth' In The Alleged Murder Of Rob And Michele Reiner

A tragedy so real that it seems like it came straight out of a dark noir script has ruined the glamour of Hollywood's elite. But the reality that is happening in Brentwood is much worse. The film industry is still in shock over the violent deaths of legendary filmmaker Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele.

Now, though, the focus has moved from the crime itself to what might have caused it. As people try to make sense of the violent death of the director of When Harry Met Sally, addiction experts are starting to talk about the possible mental state of the main suspect, their 32-year-old son Nick Reiner.

The details of the case are nothing short of a nightmare. On Sunday, 14 December, Romy Reiner discovered her parents deceased in their home after being called to the property by a massage therapist who could not get an answer at the door. Romy, who entered the house with a roommate, reportedly fled in anguish after discovering her father in the bedroom; emergency responders later found her mother's body nearby.

A tragedy so real that it seems like it came straight out of a dark noir script has ruined the glamour of Hollywood's elite. But the reality that is happening in Brentwood is much worse. The film industry is still in shock over the violent deaths of legendary filmmaker Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele.

Now, though, the focus has moved from the crime itself to what might have caused it. As people try to make sense of the violent death of the director of When Harry Met Sally, addiction experts are starting to talk about the possible mental state of the main suspect, their 32-year-old son Nick Reiner.

Dr. Drew Points to Substance Abuse in the Death of Rob Reiner, Michele Reiner and Nick Reiner's Alleged Involvement

Prominent addiction specialist Dr. Drew Pinsky has offered a chilling theory regarding the motive and the nature of the violence. Speaking on The Adam and Dr. Drew Show, Pinsky suggested that the specific brutality of the crime points toward a stimulant-induced psychosis.

'I'm going to posit that I smell meth in the play here because of the violence and the knives,' Dr. Drew speculated, drawing parallels to the rising tide of drug-related violence on the streets of Los Angeles. He noted that the use of sharp objects and machetes is almost a calling card for methamphetamine use. 'The violence and the picking up an object, particularly sharp objects, that seems to be meth most of the time.'

Perhaps most haunting was Dr. Drew's assessment of Nick's current awareness. He suggested that the suspect might be suffering from a total 'red out' or a fugue state. 'I'm going to say he won't remember this. He doesn't even know he did it, I bet you. And that's not him lying.

They get in these fugue states on meth where they don't know what the h--- is going on.' These comments come as Nick appeared in court on Wednesday, 17 December, wearing a suicide prevention smock and shackles; his arraignment has been delayed until 7 January 2026 to allow for medical and mental health evaluations.

A History of Struggle for Rob Reiner, Michele Reiner and Nick Reiner

This tragedy follows years of public and private struggle within the Reiner household. Tensions reportedly boiled over just 24 hours before the killings, as witnesses at a holiday party hosted by Conan O'Brien reported hearing a heated argument between Rob and Nick. Nick's battle with addiction was no secret; he had been through rehabilitation 18 times and had spent periods living on the streets in states across America, including Texas and Maine.

Despite these hardships, Rob Reiner had recently expressed optimism about his son's recovery, stating as recently as September that Nick had been clean for six years and was in a 'really good place.'

Rob had often been open about his 'hands-on' approach to parenting, admitting that while he may have made mistakes, he was never too busy to support his son's journey toward sobriety. The pair even collaborated on the 2015 film Being Charlie, a semi-autobiographical project exploring Nick's struggles. The suddenness of this relapse, if Dr. Drew's suspicions are correct, underscores the volatile and unpredictable nature of recovery.

Nick's siblings, Romy and Jake, wrote a touching joint statement in which they called their parents their 'best friends' and asked for privacy as they deal with 'unimaginable pain.' They have asked the public to be kind and not speculate too much, hoping that people will remember their parents for the love they gave instead of the terrible way they died.

The District Attorney has not yet decided whether to ask for the death penalty in the case against Nick Reiner. This story is a sad reminder of how addiction can affect even the most famous people.

As the Hollywood community and the Reiner family face this harrowing new reality, the case serves as a stark testament to the devastating reach of substance abuse, regardless of status or success. The coming weeks will be critical as the legal system and medical experts attempt to untangle the tragic events of that Sunday afternoon in Brentwood.