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Nick Reiner in Court for First Time After Parents’ Murders
Rob & Michele Reiner’s Son Nick
In Court For First Time Since Murders
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Nick Reiner — who is charged with killing his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner — appeared in court today for the first time since the couple’s unspeakable murders.
Nick was seated behind glass in a Los Angeles courtroom Wednesday for a very brief appearance … and he did not enter a plea. His arraignment was continued to Jan. 7 … he remains held without bail. The L.A. Times reports Nick was wearing a suicide-prevention smock in the courtroom.
Prosecutors have charged Nick with two counts of murder with the special circumstance allegation of multiple murders. He also faces a special allegation that he personally used a dangerous and deadly weapon … a knife.
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Nick’s attorney, Alan Jackson, told the court it’s “too early” for Nick to enter a plea … and he said the defense and prosecutors were in agreement on pushing back Nick’s arraignment until next month. The L.A. Times reports two other lawyers appeared with Jackson and Reiner Wednesday morning.
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Nick’s first day in court was originally set for Tuesday, but was taken off the books because he didn’t have medical clearance. Despite the court appearance being delayed, there was still a major update to the case Tuesday when Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman announced Nick has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder.
Hochman added that if Nick is convicted, the death penalty is on the table.
TMZ broke the story … sources told us Nick was acting very strange Saturday at Conan O’Brien‘s Christmas party … not interacting much with guests, and his attire was out of place … Nick was moping around in a shabby sweatshirt and seemed high on something. We’re told Nick got into a loud argument with Rob at the party, and Rob left with Michele shortly after.
Nick lived at home with his parents, but he opted to check into a hotel at around 4 AM Sunday, using his credit card. The reservation was made for just a day, but Nick never formally checked out.
When the staff came into his room later Sunday morning, they found the shower “full of blood” and blood on the bed.
That afternoon, Rob and Michele were found dead in their Brentwood home with multiple stab wounds. The couple’s daughter, Romy, is the one who discovered their bodies and called 911. She told police her brother Nick was “dangerous” and should be considered a suspect.
Nick was arrested about 6 hours after police responded to the call. He’s held on suicide watch at Men’s Central Jail in L.A. without bond.
Nick Reiner
Mental Illness + Drug Use = Unsolvable Puzzle
… Substance Abuse Expert Says
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Nick Reiner was an unsolvable dilemma for his parents … so says a substance abuse treatment expert.
Nick Mathews — the founder and CEO of Southern California-based treatment center Stillwater Behavioral Health — joined us on “TMZ Live,” and we asked him about Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner‘s son, who is charged with their murders.
For Mathews, Nick presented a treatment provider’s worst nightmare … he was diagnosed with schizophrenia, but had been in and out of rehab for years and struggled with substance abuse.
Just listen to Mathews explain all the challenges Nick would present for the rehab centers and doctors tasked with treating him … there’s no quick, easy fix or even a cut-and-dry solution here.
Plus, Nick is an adult … and Rob and Michele couldn’t make him stay in rehab centers long enough to get the treatment he clearly needed, Mathews says.
As Mathews explains, there was a perfect storm brewing here … and now Rob and Michele are dead, and their son sounds like he’s planning to plead not guilty by reason of insanity.
Catch the full interview on “TMZ Live.”
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