Police Detail Timeline as Nick Reiner’s Alleged Brentwood Murders Follow Night of Erratic Behavior
Los Angeles authorities are revealing new details in the shocking deaths of Rob and Michele Reiner, while their son, Nick Reiner, faces two first-degree murder charges and an upcoming court date that could determine the…
Los Angeles authorities are revealing new details in the shocking deaths of Rob and Michele Reiner, while their son, Nick Reiner, faces two first-degree murder charges and an upcoming court date that could determine the rest of his life.
According to Fox News, the couple was discovered dead in the primary bedroom of their Brentwood home on Dec. 14. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner determined both victims died from multiple sharp force injuries. Their deaths were officially ruled homicides.
Assistant Police Chief Dominic Choi confirmed the details Tuesday during a report to the Los Angeles Board of Police Commissioners. He identified their son, 32-year-old Nick Reiner, as the suspect.
Nick appeared in court on Wednesday for the first time following his arrest. Wearing a blue suicide prevention vest, he responded quietly when asked by a judge if he waived his rights, replying, “Yes, your honor.” His arraignment is scheduled for Jan. 7.
One day earlier, Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman announced the charges alongside LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell, outlining the severity of the case.
“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.”
Nick was located