While a double homicide investigation was exploding behind the scenes, Nick Reiner was caught on video doing something that has now horrified investigators and the public alike: walking casually near the USC campus as if nothing had happened.
Newly surfaced exclusive footage, obtained by tabloid sources, shows Nick strolling down a busy street, hands loose, posture relaxed — a stark and chilling contrast to the brutal crime police say had already unfolded.
THE VIDEO THAT RAISED RED FLAGS
In the clip, timestamped just hours before his arrest, Nick appears unhurried. No panic. No urgency. No sign of fear.
“He blends right in,” one law enforcement source said. “That’s what’s disturbing.”
Investigators say the footage immediately caught their attention as they reconstructed the suspect’s movements following the deaths of Rob and Michele Reiner, found slain inside their home in a blood-soaked scene that has shaken Hollywood.
‘LIKE A MAN WITH NOTHING LEFT TO LOSE’
Witnesses near the campus recalled seeing Nick earlier that day but said nothing seemed off.
“He wasn’t running,” one bystander claimed. “He looked… normal. That’s what freaks me out now.”
Police insiders suggest the calm demeanor may indicate more than shock — possibly emotional detachment, a key factor they are now examining closely.
THE ARREST: CALM TO CUFFS
Not long after the video was recorded, police moved in. Officers located Nick nearby and made a swift arrest without resistance.
Sources say Nick did not ask why he was being detained. He did not protest. He did not ask about his parents.
“He just stood there,” one officer said. “Almost like he expected it.”
FROM QUIET WALK TO NATIONAL HEADLINE
The contrast is chilling:
A peaceful college campus.
A man strolling unnoticed.
And, according to police, a family already destroyed.
As the investigation continues, detectives believe the video could play a crucial role in court — not for what it shows, but for what it doesn’t: fear, urgency, or remorse.
QUESTIONS THAT WON’T GO AWAY
Why was Nick near USC?
What was going through his mind as he walked free?
And how long did he believe he could outrun what had already happened?
Authorities say more footage may exist and are urging anyone with additional video to come forward.
One thing is certain:
That casual walk may become one of the most haunting images of the entire case.
Stay with us as this disturbing story continues to unfold.