"Hochman said the charges carry a maximum penalty of life in prison without the possibility of parole, or capital punishment, but prosecutors have yet to decide whether to seek the death penalty in the case. The district attorney said a knife was used in the killings, but gave few other details about the investigation and or the circumstances of the slayings."
"Various news media outlets have reported that Nick Reiner had been seen quarreling with his parents on Saturday night at a holiday party hosted by comedian Conan O'Brien. Nick Reiner, the younger of the Reiners' two sons and their middle child, had spoken publicly about his years-long struggle with substance abuse and homelessness. He has remained held without bail at a Los Angeles County lockup since he was booked on suspicion of murder on Sunday night."
"Nick Reiner, 32, was arrested several hours after the bodies of his father, actor-director Rob Reiner, 78, and mother, photographer-producer Michele Reiner, 70, were discovered in the couple's house on Sunday afternoon. Prosecutors said evidence gathered by the Los Angeles Police Department led homicide detectives to Reiner, who was taken into custody without incident. Police investigators turned over the case to the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office on Tuesday,"
Nick Reiner, 32, was arrested hours after the bodies of his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner, were found in their home. Evidence gathered by the Los Angeles Police Department led detectives to Reiner, who was taken into custody and held without bail. The case was turned over to the Los Angeles County District Attorney, who announced plans to file two counts of first-degree murder. The charges carry life without parole or possible capital punishment; prosecutors have not decided whether to seek the death penalty. Authorities say a knife was used; few other details were released. Media reports noted a prior quarrel and publicized Reiner's struggles with substance abuse and homelessness. Defense counsel said Reiner had not yet been medically cleared for an initial court appearance and might be arraigned the following day.
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