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Rob Reiner's son speaks publicly for first time since parents' deaths
Jake Reiner shared details about the day his parents were killed and discussed the impact on his family while declining to speak about his brother's pending murder trial.
The short version
- Jake Reiner gave his first interview since the December double murder of his parents, filmmaker Rob Reiner and Michele Reiner, in their Los Angeles home.
- He described receiving a call from his sister, Romy Reiner, who discovered their father's body on Dec. 14 before 911 was contacted.
- Their brother, Nick Reiner, remains in jail after pleading not guilty to two counts of first-degree murder, with a pretrial hearing set for Sept. 15.
Key facts
- Jake Reiner gave his first public interview since the December murders of his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner, speaking to ABC 7 Los Angeles.[The Hollywood Reporter]
- Romy Reiner discovered her father's body on Dec. 14 at his Brentwood home before calling 911.[The Hollywood Reporter]
- Nick Reiner was charged with two counts of first-degree murder with a special circumstance of multiple murders, and he has pleaded not guilty.[The Hollywood Reporter]
- Both Jake and Romy Reiner testified before the grand jury that indicted their brother.[The Hollywood Reporter]
- Trustees have barred Nick Reiner from obtaining funds from a family trust under California's slayer statute.[The Hollywood Reporter]
- A pretrial hearing for Nick Reiner is scheduled for Sept. 15.[The Hollywood Reporter]
What remains uncertain
- The criminal trial outcome for Nick Reiner remains pending, as he has pleaded not guilty to the murder charges.[The Hollywood Reporter]
Sources
- Rob Reiner’s Son, In First Interview, Speaks About Parents’ Murders, Won’t Discuss Brother Accused of KillingsThe Hollywood Reporter metered