Rob and Michele Reiner’s cause of death has been formally revealed after their son, Nick Reiner, made his first court appearance in the double murder case.
The County of Los Angeles Department of Medical Examiner said that the cause of their deaths was ‘multiple sharp force injuries.’
Online records show the Hollywood legend and his photographer wife died on Sunday, the same day they were discovered in their $13.5 million mansion.
Both of their deaths have been ruled a homicide, with the place of death listed as their residence. Both of their bodies are ready for release.
Their son, Nick, was arrested on Sunday and has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder in the killings of his 78-year-old father and 70-year-old mother.
Prosecutors added special circumstances of multiple murders and use of a dangerous weapon, a knife, meaning, if he is convicted, Nick could face life in prison without the possibility of parole or even the death penalty.
The 32-year-old made a brief court appearance on Wednesday, wearing an anti-suicide where he did not enter a plea.
Nick’s famous defense attorney, Alan Jackson, asked the judge for a continuance, saying he ‘needed more time’ to prepare his case.
The County of Los Angeles Department of Medical Examiner revealed Rob and Michele Reiner’s cause of death was ‘multiple sharp force injuries’
Their 32-year-old son, Nick Reiner, has been charged with with two counts of first-degree murder
When the judge asked blank-faced Nick ‘If he agreed that his arraignment should be continued, he answered, ‘Yes, you honor.’
His arraignment was pushed to January 7 and he was ordered to be held in jail without bail.
Jackson addressed the media after the hearing and asked people not to ‘rush to judgement’ about the case.
‘This is a devastating tragedy that has befallen the Reiner family,’ Jackson said.
‘There are very, very complex and serious issues that are associated with this case. These need to be thoroughly and very carefully dealt with.
‘We ask that throughout this process you allow the system to move forward in the way that it was designed to move forward, not with a rush to judgment.’
Shortly after the hearing, the couple’s other children, Romy and Jake, released a heart wrenching statement on their deaths.
‘Words cannot even begin to describe the unimaginable pain we are experiencing every moment of the day,’ a statement from the grieving siblings reads.
The couple’s other children, Romy (center left) and Jake (left), released a heart wrenching statement on their deaths after their brother made his first court appearance
‘The horrific and devastating loss of our parents, Rob and Michele Reiner, 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.’
The pair asked people for ‘respect and privacy’ and urged the public to treat any speculation with ‘compassion and humanity’.
Jake and Romy said they wanted their father, a legend in Hollywood, and acclaimed photographer mother, to be remembered for the ‘incredible lives they lived and the love’ they gave.
The couple were found slain on Sunday afternoon after Romy was called over by a massage therapist who had arrived at the residence but could not get in.
A source close to the investigation told the Daily Mail that they had their throats slashed and were killed in their bed.
This is a breaking news story.
