Nick Reiner has denied murdering both his parents at their Los Angeles residence, Rob Reinerand Michele Singer Reiner.The prosecutor has charged him with 2 counts of murder in the first degree.
According to authorities, Nick Reiner repeatedly stabbed his parents in a bedroom at their Brentwood house during December. The police arrested Reiner the very same day.
Body found in Brentwood house
Los Angeles County Medical Examiner ruled both victims had died of multiple injuries caused by sharp forces. Investigators think the attack took place in a bedroom.
US media reports state that Nick Reiner attended the party with his father the night prior to the murders. Various media outlets claim that they had a dispute, but the details are different.
The charges and the court process
The charges were amended by the prosecution to include a new allegation This allegation allows for harsher p.unishments under California law.Nick Reiner remains in custody.
Alan Jackson, his attorney, had withdrawn from the case after the initial court date of January. Jackson claimed that circumstances outside of his control were responsible for the decision.
Kimberly Greene, a defense lawyer, now represents Nick Reiner. She entered a not guilty plea in his name. He cannot afford a private lawyer, so the court provided him with publicly funded legal representation.
Hollywood family to be known
Rob Reiner has had a successful career in both film and TV. His films include The Princess Bride Harry met Sally and Standing By Me.
Michele Singer Reiner was an actress, a photographer and a producer. Reiner Light is a production and photography company founded by Michele Singer Reiner.
Jake and Romy released a joint statement after the death of their parents. The children described the grief they felt as unbearable, and called it horrific and devasting.
Due to their prominence in the entertainment business, the case has attracted a lot of public interest. The prosecution will prepare to go on trial, while the defense continues its legal challenges.
