Nick Reiner Murder Charges EXPLAINED: How Prosecutors Will Try to Get the Death Penalty

Nick Reiner Murder Charges EXPLAINED: How Prosecutors Will Try to Get the Death Penalty

Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner were found stabbed to death in their Brentwood home on December 14th, 2025. Their son Nick Reiner has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder with special circumstances — charges that carry the possibility of the death penalty in California.

In this interview, defense attorney and former prosecutor Eric Faddis breaks down exactly how the Los Angeles District Attorney's office will build their case against Nick Reiner. We examine the special circumstances allegation, the deadly weapon enhancement, and what prosecutors need to prove to secure a first-degree conviction.

We also discuss the reported argument between Nick and his father at Conan O'Brien's Christmas party the night before the killings — and whether that incident helps or hurts the prosecution's timeline. The coroner still hasn't confirmed time of death, and that gap matters more than most people realize.

DA Nathan Hochman made an unusual statement asking the public to rely only on official sources and wait for evidence to come out in court. Eric explains what that restraint signals about how this case is being handled at the highest levels — and why the death penalty decision will involve input from the surviving Reiner family members.

Nick was arrested without incident near USC hours after the bodies were discovered and reportedly checked into a Santa Monica hotel that same night. Does that suggest consciousness of guilt? Or does it complicate the narrative prosecutors want to tell?

This is the first of a two-part series examining both sides of this case. Subscribe and turn on notifications for Part 2: The Defense's Case.

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Lindsey Shiver: Accused of Hiring a Hitman, Demands Ankle Monitor Off  To Become INFLUENCER!

Lindsey Shiver: Accused of Hiring a Hitman, Demands Ankle Monitor Off To Become INFLUENCER!

Lindsay Shiver, the former Alabama beauty queen accused of plotting to murder her estranged husband Robert Shiver, has filed a new petition with the Nassau Supreme Court in the Bahamas. Her request: remove the GPS ankle monitor she's been wearing for over two years while awaiting trial on conspiracy to commit murder charges. Her reasoning? The ankle monitor is "embarrassing." It causes bruises and disrupts her sleep. It traumatizes her three children. It can't get wet, so she can't go to the beach or take her kids swimming. And most notably — she claims she has job offers for modeling and influencer work that she can't accept while wearing the device. Lindsay Shiver was arrested in July 2023 alongside her alleged lover Terrence Bethel and suspected hitman Faron Newbold Jr. after Bahamian police discovered WhatsApp messages allegedly showing a photo of Robert Shiver with the words "kill him." Prosecutors say the messages reveal a murder-for-hire plot against her husband, a former Auburn football player and ex-NFL long snapper for the Atlanta Falcons. All three defendants have pleaded not guilty. This video covers the full history of the Lindsay Shiver case, including her original arrest, her release on $100,000 bail, the strict conditions of her release including the ankle monitor and travel restrictions, and how she violated those conditions by appearing on Good Morning America and Inside Edition in October 2024 — which resulted in the judge revoking her bail and sending her back to Fox Hill Prison in Nassau for four months. The video also examines what this latest ankle monitor removal request reveals about Lindsay Shiver's apparent disconnect from reality, her pattern of prioritizing attention over compliance, and how her actions continue to shape public perception of her case. With the hearing on her petition set for December 8, 2025 and her trial now scheduled for March 2026 after four delays, the case is entering a critical phase. #LindsayShiver #LindsayShiverCase #LindsayShiverUpdate #LindsayShiverTrial #LindsayShiverBahamas #RobertShiver #TrueCrime #TrueCrime2025 #MurderForHire #BahamasMurderPlot #AnkleMonitor #CrimeNews #CourtNews #TrueCrimeCommunity #CriminalCase Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

5 Des 202519min

The Trial of Brian Walshe -Day 4 | A Painter, Barre Studio Instructors, Nail Salon Interaction

The Trial of Brian Walshe -Day 4 | A Painter, Barre Studio Instructors, Nail Salon Interaction

LIVE COURTROOM COVERAGE — NO COMMENTARY This is the raw, uninterrupted courtroom feed from The Trial of Brian Walshe, presented exactly as it unfolds inside the courtroom. Brian Walshe is standing trial in connection with the disappearance and death of his wife, Ana Walshe, a case that has captured national attention and raised urgent questions about digital evidence, marital dynamics, and investigative timelines. This series provides unfiltered access to the testimony, exhibits, expert witnesses, and courtroom decisions as they happen. There is no editorializing, no added narration, and no commentary — just the court, the attorneys, the witnesses, and the judge. Viewers can follow every moment as the prosecution lays out its timeline, the defense challenges the state’s case, and the court works through a complex and highly scrutinized trial that has been years in the making. If you’re watching our live companion analysis on Hidden Killers or catching up with the highlight segments later, this raw feed serves as the complete, original source for everything happening inside the courtroom. #BrianWalshe #AnaWalshe #Courtroom #TrialCoverage #TrueCrime #LiveTrial #HiddenKillers #CourtFeed #LegalProceedings #TrialUpdates Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

4 Des 202533min

The Trial of Brian Walshe -Day 4 -William Fastow

The Trial of Brian Walshe -Day 4 -William Fastow

LIVE COURTROOM COVERAGE — NO COMMENTARY This is the raw, uninterrupted courtroom feed from The Trial of Brian Walshe, presented exactly as it unfolds inside the courtroom. Brian Walshe is standing trial in connection with the disappearance and death of his wife, Ana Walshe, a case that has captured national attention and raised urgent questions about digital evidence, marital dynamics, and investigative timelines. This series provides unfiltered access to the testimony, exhibits, expert witnesses, and courtroom decisions as they happen. There is no editorializing, no added narration, and no commentary — just the court, the attorneys, the witnesses, and the judge. Viewers can follow every moment as the prosecution lays out its timeline, the defense challenges the state’s case, and the court works through a complex and highly scrutinized trial that has been years in the making. If you’re watching our live companion analysis on Hidden Killers or catching up with the highlight segments later, this raw feed serves as the complete, original source for everything happening inside the courtroom. #BrianWalshe #AnaWalshe #Courtroom #TrialCoverage #TrueCrime #LiveTrial #HiddenKillers #CourtFeed #LegalProceedings #TrialUpdates Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

4 Des 20251h

The Trial of Brian Walshe -Day 4 -Davis Gould – MSP Criminalist

The Trial of Brian Walshe -Day 4 -Davis Gould – MSP Criminalist

LIVE COURTROOM COVERAGE — NO COMMENTARY This is the raw, uninterrupted courtroom feed from The Trial of Brian Walshe, presented exactly as it unfolds inside the courtroom. Brian Walshe is standing trial in connection with the disappearance and death of his wife, Ana Walshe, a case that has captured national attention and raised urgent questions about digital evidence, marital dynamics, and investigative timelines. This series provides unfiltered access to the testimony, exhibits, expert witnesses, and courtroom decisions as they happen. There is no editorializing, no added narration, and no commentary — just the court, the attorneys, the witnesses, and the judge. Viewers can follow every moment as the prosecution lays out its timeline, the defense challenges the state’s case, and the court works through a complex and highly scrutinized trial that has been years in the making. If you’re watching our live companion analysis on Hidden Killers or catching up with the highlight segments later, this raw feed serves as the complete, original source for everything happening inside the courtroom. #BrianWalshe #AnaWalshe #Courtroom #TrialCoverage #TrueCrime #LiveTrial #HiddenKillers #CourtFeed #LegalProceedings #TrialUpdates Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

4 Des 20251h

Inside the Mind of a Manipulator — The Psychology Driving the Brian Walshe Case

Inside the Mind of a Manipulator — The Psychology Driving the Brian Walshe Case

Some cases are about evidence. Others are about timelines. The Brian Walshe case is about psychology — about behavior that doesn’t match the story being told. Today, we bring in psychotherapist Shavaun Scott to break down that gap and explain what the patterns reveal. We look at the alleged deception: the shifting narratives, the claims about Ana leaving for a spontaneous work trip, the hesitation to report her missing, the sudden insistence that “no one would believe” the truth. Shavaun walks us through why these types of explanations fit a known psychological profile — one where control, image management, and self-preservation override all else. Then we tackle the digital footprint prosecutors laid out: the early-morning searches, the questions about legal consequences, and the behavior that investigators say unfolded before anyone even realized Ana was missing. From a clinical perspective, Shavaun explains what this kind of preoccupation suggests about intent and mindset. We also dig into the deeper emotional framework: jealousy, perceived betrayal, financial desperation, and what happens when a relationship is crumbling under the weight of lies. Shavaun talks about how someone can publicly perform normalcy — even affection — while privately preparing for loss of control. For anyone trying to understand how deception works, how manipulators construct believable narratives, and how victims often sense danger before anyone else does, this conversation is essential. This isn’t speculation — it’s behavioral psychology applied to one of the most unsettling cases in recent memory. #HiddenKillers #BrianWalshe #ManipulationPsychology #TrueCrimeAnalysis #ShavaunScott #CrimeMindset #CourtroomBreakdown #AnaWalshe #DeceptiveBehavior #TrueCrimeChannel Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

4 Des 202536min

D4vd Grand Jury Update: Prosecutors Make Their Move | Full Timeline & Analysis

D4vd Grand Jury Update: Prosecutors Make Their Move | Full Timeline & Analysis

A Los Angeles County grand jury has been hearing evidence in the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose remains were discovered in the trunk of singer D4vd's Tesla in September 2025. This is a major development — and in this video, I break down exactly what it means. The grand jury met for several days in mid-November, with Deputy District Attorney Beth Silverman — one of LA's top prosecutors for high-profile murder cases — calling multiple witnesses to testify. An LAPD detective has officially characterized this as "an investigation into murder." And according to law enforcement sources, D4vd is considered a suspect. ⚖️ What an investigative grand jury actually does and why this one matters 📍 The full timeline — from Celeste's disappearance in 2024 to the discovery of her remains 🔍 What investigators believe happened, including the theory of multiple suspects 🚗 The significance of D4vd's confirmed trip to Santa Barbara ⚠️ Why D4vd's lack of cooperation is raising red flags 📋 The four possible legal outcomes from here — and which seems most likely This case has shocked the internet, but the legal process is finally catching up. Prosecutors are building something. The question is: what comes next? I'll walk you through the evidence, the legal framework, and what "accountability is coming" really means when an LAPD Deputy Chief says it on the record. This is not speculation. This is a breakdown of publicly reported facts from the Los Angeles Times, NBC News, ABC News, Rolling Stone, and official LAPD statements. 🔔 Subscribe for updates as this case develops. ⚠️ Note: D4vd has not been charged with any crime and is presumed innocent under the law. #D4vd #CelesteRivas #CelesteRivasHernandez #D4vdCase #GrandJury #LAPD #TrueCrime #D4vdUpdate #BreakingNews #CelesteRivasCase #D4vdNews #LosAngeles #MurderInvestigation #TrueCrimeNews #D4vdGrandJury #Justice4Celeste #CriminalInvestigation #TrueCrimeCommunity #D4vdTesla #RobberyHomicide Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

4 Des 202518min

Brian Walshe Trial Day 3: Forensic Evidence Exposed — The Cleanup They Found in the Trash

Brian Walshe Trial Day 3: Forensic Evidence Exposed — The Cleanup They Found in the Trash

Day 3 of the Brian Walshe murder trial revealed the most disturbing evidence yet. A Massachusetts State Police forensic scientist walked the jury through ten bags of garbage pulled from a dumpster near Brian Walshe's mother's apartment—and what investigators found inside tells a story the defense cannot explain away. A hacksaw with red-brown stains on the blade. Slippers soaked in what appeared to be blood with human hair still attached. Pieces of a rug covered in blood and human tissue. A Tyvek suit. Safety goggles. A hatchet. Hydrogen peroxide. Cleaning supplies. This wasn't panic. This was a kit. Prosecutors also showed jurors a photograph of Ana Walshe alive and smiling, lying on a green patterned rug in her living room, playing with one of her sons. Then they showed the jury pieces of that same rug—cut up, stained, and recovered from the trash. The prosecution called a life insurance agent who testified Ana held policies worth $1.25 million with Brian as the sole beneficiary. She received the highest possible health rating from New York Life. This was not a woman about to suddenly die in her sleep. Records custodians from Uber, Lyft, JetBlue, and U.S. Customs confirmed Ana Walshe didn't take a single rideshare, board a single flight, or leave the country after December 30, 2022. Brian told police she left for the airport on New Year's morning. That was a lie—one even his own defense now admits. The family Volvo tested positive for blood in five locations. Sixteen plastic gloves were found in the center console. Two child car seats sat in the back. Tomorrow, prosecutors are expected to call William Fastow—the man Ana was having an affair with, and the man Brian Walshe searched by name on Christmas Day 2022. This is day three. And the evidence is only getting worse. #BrianWalshe #AnaWalshe #WalsheTrial #TrueCrime #MurderTrial #CohassetMurder #TrueCrimeNews #WalsheEvidence Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

4 Des 202520min

Why Brian Walshe’s Story Doesn’t Add Up — A Therapist Explains the Psychology

Why Brian Walshe’s Story Doesn’t Add Up — A Therapist Explains the Psychology

The Brian Walshe case is one of those situations where the behavior speaks louder than the words. And when the behavior is stacked next to the timeline, the digital searches, and the ever-shifting narratives, the discrepancy becomes the whole story. In this episode, psychotherapist Shavaun Scott joins us to break down what the psychology reveals — not in theory, but in the real patterns prosecutors say Brian Walshe followed. We’re looking at the contrast between everyday lies and the kind of calculated misdirection that reshapes reality for everyone around it. Shavaun brings decades of clinical experience to explain why certain behavioral choices — from early-morning Google searches to inconsistent statements to elaborate cover stories — raise red flags that aren’t just “suspicious” but psychologically telling. We analyze how serial deceivers rationalize their actions, why they believe they can outrun the truth, and how they maintain “normalcy” while living a double life. We also unpack the defense’s version of events: the claim that Ana Walshe suddenly passed away, that Brian panicked, and that the dismemberment and disposal were responses to shock. Shavaun walks us through what genuine shock looks like, what guilt looks like, and how investigators typically spot the difference. Then we widen the lens: what the psychology says about leaving dangerous relationships, why the time when a partner prepares to leave can be the most volatile, and how betrayal, financial stress, and loss of control can escalate risk in ways friends and family often overlook. If you’ve ever wondered how trained professionals evaluate credibility, deception, and emotional performance in cases like this, this is the breakdown you need. #HiddenKillers #BrianWalsheCase #DeceptionPsychology #TrueCrimeInsights #ShavaunScott #CrimeBreakdown #CourtAnalysis #AnaWalshe #TrueCrimeDaily #PsychologyUnmasked Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

4 Des 202524min

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