Rob Reiner and wife Michele were recently found dead in the primary bedroom of their Brentwood, Calif. home, as per the LAPD Assistant Police Chief Dominic Choi. Choi confirmed the details during a report to the Los Angeles Board of Police Commissioners on Tuesday, December 16th.
Rob Reiner passes away
The Reiners’ son and suspected killer, Nick Reiner recently appeared in court for the first time on Wednesday after being charged with double homicide against his parents. The 32-year-old arrived in the courtroom wearing a blue suicide prevention vest. When a judge asked if Reiner waived his rights, Nick said, “Yes, your honor.” His arraignment is set for January 7th.
One day prior, Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman announced the charges during a press conference with LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell.
“These charges will be two counts of first-degree murder with a special circumstance of multiple murders,” Hochman said. “He also faces a special allegation that he personally used a dangerous and deadly weapon, that being a knife. These charges carry a maximum sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole or the death penalty.”
Both Rob Reiner and Michele passed away due to multiple sharp force injuries, according to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiners office.
Other significant conditions contributed to their deaths, the initial report said. Medical examiners determined December 14th as the day the Reiners died, and listed their deaths as homicides.
On Sunday, Nick was arrested on suspicion of murdering his parents. Nick was located and taken into custody at approximately 9:15 p.m. near the University of Southern California campus.
