World News Tonight with David Muir Full Episode: Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Dec 17, 2025
Trevor Ault, an ABC News correspondent, brings chilling updates on Nick Reiner, the son of director Rob Reiner, who has been charged with his parents' brutal murder. He dives into details of the arrest and the impact on the family, including reactions from prominent figures. Whit Johnson shares critical information about the ongoing manhunt for the suspect in the Brown University mass shooting, detailing new surveillance insights and timelines. The discussion is intense and packed with urgency, shedding light on pressing crime stories.
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Addiction Can Escalate To Tragedy
- The Reiner murders highlight how addiction and family tensions can escalate into tragedy even in prominent families.
- Public figures' private struggles draw intense media attention and affect communities beyond the family.
Final Hours Before The Killings
- Sources say Nick and Rob Reiner argued at Conan O'Brien's holiday party and Nick was seen acting strangely the night before the murders.
- The next afternoon, their daughter found Rob and Michelle Reiner dead in their Brentwood home.
Surveillance And Behavioral Clues Matter
- FBI released enhanced surveillance showing a masked person of interest casing the Brown University area hours before the shooting.
- Investigators emphasize body movements and timeline to help the public identify the suspect.