'Unimaginable pain': Rob Reiner's children issue statement about parents' murder
What's the story
Three days after Hollywood director Rob Reiner and his wife, photographer Michele Singer Reiner, were found dead in their home, their children have spoken out. The couple's son, Nick Reiner, has been arrested for the murders. Their daughter, Romy Reiner, and eldest son, Jake Reiner, said in a statement, "Words cannot even begin to describe the unimaginable pain we are experiencing every moment of the day."
Statement
'Weren't just our parents, they were our best friends...'
They added, "The horrific and devastating loss of our parents is something that no one should ever experience." "They weren't just our parents; they were our best friends." "We are grateful for the outpouring of condolences, kindness, and support we have received not only from family and friends but people from all walks of life." "We now ask for respect and privacy, for speculation to be tempered with compassion and humanity."
Legal proceedings
Nick's court appearance and potential charges
Nick appeared in court Wednesday after being charged with two counts of first-degree murder. He did not enter a plea during the brief hearing and is scheduled to appear again on January 7. The Los Angeles County District Attorney's office has said that he could face the death penalty due to "special circumstances."
Incident details
The Reiners's tragic deaths and Nick's arrest
Romy discovered her parents' bodies in their bedroom on December 14 after they failed to answer a scheduled visitor. Despite medical assistance and law enforcement arriving shortly after a 911 call was made, both Reiner and Michele were found dead. Nick, who lived in a guesthouse on his parents' property, was arrested by the LAPD over 16 km away later that night.