Nick Reiner has pleaded not guilty to the murders of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner. The duo were found stabbed to death in their home on December 14.
Their son, 32, appeared in Los Angeles Superior Court charged with their deaths. He spoke only once as he agreeing to a future court date of April 29.
He is facing two counts of murder and could face the death penalty. He could also face life without parole if he is convicted.
Legendary filmmaker Rob and his wife of 36 years were found dead in December last year. Shortly after the discovery, son Nick was charged with two counts of first-degree murder. It’s alleged he used a knife.
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It’s claimed that Romy, Rob and Michele’s daughter found their bodies inside their home in Brentwood. At the time, it was said Romy had told law enforcement that a relative “should be a suspect” because they were “dangerous”.
Confirming the deaths at the time, a spokesperson for the Reiner family said: “It is with profound sorrow that we announce the tragic passing of Michele and Rob Reiner. We are heartbroken by this sudden loss, and we ask for privacy during this unbelievably difficult time.”
Meanwhile, Rob’s eldest daughter, Tracy Reiner, who was adopted by the star during his first marriage to Penny Marshall, said she was in “shock.” Speaking to NBC after the tragedy, she said: “I came from the greatest family ever. I don’t know what to say. I’m in shock.”
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