Nick Reiner in Court for First Time After Parents’ Murders

Nick Reiner — who’s charged with killing his mother and father, Rob and Michele Reiner — appeared in court as we speak for the primary time for the reason that couple’s unspeakable murders.

Nick was seated behind glass in a Los Angeles courtroom Wednesday for a really transient look … and he didn’t enter a plea. His arraignment was continued to Jan. 7 … he stays held with out bail. The L.A. Times studies Reiner was sporting a suicide-prevention smock within the courtroom.

Prosecutors have charged Nick with two counts of murder with the particular circumstance allegation of a number of murders. He additionally faces a particular allegation that he personally used a harmful and lethal weapon … a knife.

Nick’s legal professional, Alan Jackson, instructed the court it is “too early” for Nick to enter a plea … and he stated the protection and prosecutors have been in settlement on pushing again Nick’s arraignment till subsequent month.

Nick’s first day in court was initially set for Tuesday, however was taken off the books as a result of he did not have medical clearance. Despite the court look being delayed, there was nonetheless a main replace to the case Tuesday when Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman introduced Nick has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder.

Hochman added that if Nick is convicted, the demise penalty is on the desk.

TMZ broke the story … sources instructed us Nick was performing very unusual Saturday at Conan O’Brien‘s Christmas occasion … not interacting a lot with company, and his apparel was misplaced … Nick was moping round in a shabby sweatshirt and appeared excessive on one thing. We’re instructed Nick received right into a loud argument with Rob on the occasion, and Rob left with Michele shortly after.

Nick lived at residence along with his mother and father, however he opted to test right into a resort at round 4 AM Sunday, utilizing his bank card. The reservation was made for only a day, however Nick by no means formally checked out.

When the workers got here into his room later Sunday morning, they discovered the bathe “full of blood” and blood on the mattress.

That afternoon, Rob and Michele have been discovered lifeless of their Brentwood residence with a number of stab wounds. The couple’s daughter, Romy, is the one who found their our bodies and referred to as 911. She instructed police her brother Nick was “dangerous” and needs to be thought of a suspect.