Nick Reiner was once known for his creative promise and public openness about his struggles with substance abuse. His journey led him through a grueling cycle of numerous rehabilitation attempts. However, his personal battle took a horrific turn when he was charged with the murders of his own parents, Rob and Michele Reiner. Law&Crime’s Sierra Gillespie breaks down the timeline of events leading to Rob and Michele’s murders on this episode of Scandal.

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In the wake of the brutal slayings of Rob and Michele Reiner, we all have so many questions. For prosecutors, a major question has risen to the forefront — should the death penalty be pursued against the victims' son, 32-year-old Nick Reiner? Since Nick is charged with two counts of first-degree murder with special circumstances, he is eligible for a death penalty case in California. On today’s episode of Scandal, Law&Crime's Sierra Gillespie explores death penalty case law, breaks down all the aspects with death penalty attorney Michael Lasher, and brings us the newest details about the gruesome murders.

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Famed actor and director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele were killed on Sunday night in their Brentwood, California home. LAPD said they arrested Reiner’s son, Nick Reiner, and “booked him for murder.” Since the arrest, more details have surfaced on potential motives and what happened prior to their deaths. Law&Crime’s Sierra Gillespie breaks down nine horrifying new details on this episode of Scandal.

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Famed director and actor Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, were found stabbed to death in their California home on Sunday. Reports say a family member called 911 after discovering Reiner and his wife suffering from lacerations. According to People and TMZ, Reiner’s son is suspected of the killings and has allegedly been taken into custody. Law&Crime’s Sierra Gillespie breaks down everything we know so far on this episode of Scandal. 

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On January 18, Kerstin Gurtner and her boyfriend, Thomas Plamberger, set off on an epic climb. Their goal was to reach the summit of Grossglockner — the highest mountain in the Austrian Alps. When Kerstin started to experience hypothermia symptoms, Thomas left her behind to get help. He argues it was a “mutual decision,” but Austrian prosecutors say he intentionally left Kerstin there to freeze to death. Thomas now faces a charge of manslaughter through gross negligence. Law&Crime’s Sierra Gillespie sits down with International Attorney David Tafuri to discuss the ins and outs of the tragic case on this episode of Scandal.

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Bodycam footage shows Florida cops responding to a shocking 911 call in Jacksonville. A woman and the father of her 8-month-old son got in a heated argument on their way to Walmart to purchase diapers. She got out of the car, leaving her child in the backseat, when Justin Golden stopped at a stoplight. Suddenly, a bystander screams, “Oh my god, you just threw the baby out of the car.” What happened next would shock the infant’s mother and witnesses. Law&Crime’s Sierra Gillespie breaks down the full story on this episode of Scandal.

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When San Diego Police Officer Anthony Hair responded to a stolen vehicle call, he activated his bodycam. Hair could have expected the recording would later be used against him. Hair was caught red-handed in the backseat of his own squad car, locked in with a female suspect. On this episode of Scandal, Law&Crime’s Sierra Gillespie walks us through the body camera recordings, where Hair reenacts the entire incident for his superiors.

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October 2 was a late night for 19-year-old McClain Fineran, but he wasn’t out partying. The student athlete at Shorter University was at a campus computer lab studying for a midterm exam. After Fineran bumped into a car in the parking lot, he was subjected to a series of field sobriety tests. Fineran was adamant that he wasn’t drunk or high, and even passed a breathalyzer exam. Blood tests later showed Fineran was telling the truth, but he was still arrested and spent the night behind bars. On this episode of Scandal, Law&Crime’s Sierra Gillespie walks us through the entire ordeal.

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An Ohio dad who has been arrested 40 times in the last 20 years found himself in jail yet again after he shot his 15-year-old daughter. Kenneth Paul Farler III immediately blamed his autistic stepson, who is non-verbal. The boy’s own mother even sided with Farler’s version of the story. Investigators later determined that Farler was the culprit. Law&Crime’s Sierra Gillespie breaks down the shocking case and Farler’s unsuccessful attempt to keep himself out of prison on this episode of Scandal.

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On July 12, 2023, 24-year-old Jonathan “JP” Zamora was headed to dinner with his girlfriend. Before he made it out of the driveway, Erik Rodriguez opened the car door and began shooting. Detectives later revealed Rodriguez was settling a fight, after Zamora was upset with his neighbors for their barking dogs. Law&Crime’s Sierra Gillespie takes a deep dive into the case, walking through hours of bodycam investigation in this episode of Scandal.

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