Actor-Director Rob Reiner and Wife Michele Singer Reiner Found Dead, Son Nick to Face Arraignment
A Los Angeles Superior Court judge is set to hear from Nick Reiner, the 32-year-old son of late actor-director Rob Reiner and wife Michele Singer Reiner, in connection with their murder. The young man, who has been held without bail since his arrest three and a half weeks ago, will enter a plea in court on Wednesday.
Reiner's arrest came just hours after his parents' bodies were discovered with stab wounds at their upscale Brentwood home. Authorities have charged him with two counts of first-degree murder, and prosecutors are seeking special circumstances, including the use of a deadly knife.
Reiner's defense attorney, Alan Jackson, has declined to comment on plans for his client's defense. It is likely that Reiner will plead not guilty, but if so, the case will proceed to a preliminary hearing to determine whether there is enough evidence to move forward with trial.
The case raises questions about the mental health of the defendant and his family members. A decade ago, Nick Reiner publicly spoke out about his struggles with addiction and mental health, including the release of a movie called "Being Charlie" that was loosely based on his relationship with his father.
Rob Reiner, 78, and Michele Singer Reiner, 70, were killed in their home early on December 14. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner has released few details about the cause of death, only stating that they died from multiple sharp force injuries.
Prosecutors are not yet deciding whether to seek the death penalty against Reiner, who could face a longer sentence due to the use of a deadly weapon in the commission of the crimes. Jackson has called the case "a devastating tragedy," and asked for patience as he navigates the complex proceedings.
A Los Angeles Superior Court judge is set to hear from Nick Reiner, the 32-year-old son of late actor-director Rob Reiner and wife Michele Singer Reiner, in connection with their murder. The young man, who has been held without bail since his arrest three and a half weeks ago, will enter a plea in court on Wednesday.
Reiner's arrest came just hours after his parents' bodies were discovered with stab wounds at their upscale Brentwood home. Authorities have charged him with two counts of first-degree murder, and prosecutors are seeking special circumstances, including the use of a deadly knife.
Reiner's defense attorney, Alan Jackson, has declined to comment on plans for his client's defense. It is likely that Reiner will plead not guilty, but if so, the case will proceed to a preliminary hearing to determine whether there is enough evidence to move forward with trial.
The case raises questions about the mental health of the defendant and his family members. A decade ago, Nick Reiner publicly spoke out about his struggles with addiction and mental health, including the release of a movie called "Being Charlie" that was loosely based on his relationship with his father.
Rob Reiner, 78, and Michele Singer Reiner, 70, were killed in their home early on December 14. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner has released few details about the cause of death, only stating that they died from multiple sharp force injuries.
Prosecutors are not yet deciding whether to seek the death penalty against Reiner, who could face a longer sentence due to the use of a deadly weapon in the commission of the crimes. Jackson has called the case "a devastating tragedy," and asked for patience as he navigates the complex proceedings.
just great, another celebrity kid turns out to be a psycho killer... 32 years old and already he's got a record for mental health issues, what's next? 
I mean, it's not like his parents were oblivious or anything, they're actors, they should've known better than to let their son live with these issues. And now we get to deal with the fallout... my money's on him pleading not guilty and getting off scot-free 
I keep thinking about Rob Reiner and his wife Michele, they were such iconic people in Hollywood, you know? And now their son Nick is facing all these serious charges... it's like a nightmare come true 
. I'm trying to stay out of the drama but it's hard not to wonder what happened behind closed doors. Was Nick really that messed up? Did he snap or was it something more complex? 
I just hope his defense team can get him some kind of help, 'cause this whole thing is just too much 
. And poor Alan Jackson, the guy's gotta deal with all this emotional mess... I feel bad for him 
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. The fact that he's being held without bail is already taking a toll on him, and now he'll have to face arraignment in court 
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. It's going to take time for the Reiner family and friends to process everything, so let's all take a moment to offer some support and compassion during this tough time 
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. don't let your demons consume you like this case did.
and can we talk about how this case is raising so many questions about the mental health system and whether there are better ways to support people who need it? 
it's just so messed up
... 32 years old, found dead with stab wounds, what's going on? His dad was such an iconic director and his family seemed so normal too 
. Is it possible that mental health issues and addiction were just too much for him? 
Either way, my thoughts are with his family, especially his son who has to go through this 
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. It just seems so senseless, you know? And now Nick is facing life in prison or worse, depending on how the trial goes 
. I don't think he'll be able to sleep at night, thinking about what happened 
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. And Nick Reiner, poor dude, struggling with addiction and mental health issues... it's like, you feel bad for him but at the same time, his parents are gone and that's just so wrong 
like what just happened? one day they're all alive and now they're dead 
I feel bad for Alan Jackson, Nick's defense attorney, he sounds like a really nice guy 
and his words about it being a "devastating tragedy"... yeah, it definitely is. 
I can only imagine how hard this must be for Rob Reiner's family, I'm sending all my love to them right now 