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Reiner Family Tragedy: Son Charged in Parents' Murder
29 Jul
Summary
- Nick Reiner faces murder charges for the Dec. 14 deaths of his parents.
- He allegedly had a heated argument with his father before their deaths.
- Reiner pleaded not guilty and faces a preliminary hearing Sept. 15.
Nick Reiner is facing charges for the December 14 murder of his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner. He pleaded not guilty in February. The couple were also parents to Jake and Romy.
Sources indicated that hours before the deaths, Nick was heard in a heated argument with his father at a Dec. 13 party. Conan O'Brien, who attended the party, described the parents as "lovely people" and expressed shock over their sudden deaths.
Separately, Reiner allegedly caused a disturbance at the Los Angeles County Twin Towers Correctional Facility on April 27. He reportedly became hostile towards deputies after a shower when they were delayed in escorting him back to his cell, leading to disciplinary action and loss of privileges.
Reiner's last court appearance was April 23, where he waived his right to expedite proceedings. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for September 15. Jake Reiner has spoken about the profound loss and the difficulty of processing their brother's alleged involvement.
