Nick Reiner makes first court appearance after being charged with parents' murder

LOS ANGELES (TNND) — Rob Reiner's son Nick Reiner made his first court appearance on Wednesday after being charged with two counts of first-degree murder in the killing of his parents.

Wearing a jail suicide prevention smock and shackles, he did not enter a plea as he appeared from behind the glass wall of a custody area.

Reiner's arraignment was postponed until Jan. 7 at his lawyer's request. He spoke only to say "yes, your honor" to agree to the date.

The 32-year-old was charged on Tuesday with killing the actor and director and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, in their Los Angeles home on Sunday.

Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman said the charges could lead to a life sentence in prison without parole or the death penalty. Reiner is currently being held on no bail, and no decision has been made on the death penalty.

“Their loss is beyond tragic and we will commit ourselves to bringing their murderer to justice," Hochman said during a news conference.

Prosecutors added special circumstances of multiple murders and a special allegation that the defendant used a dangerous weapon, a knife. The additions could mean a greater sentence.

“This case is heartbreaking and deeply personal, not only for the Reiner family and their loved ones but for our entire city,” LA Police Chief Jim McDonnell said.

Police said Reiner did not resist when he was arrested on Sunday night near the University of Southern California.

A motive for the killings has not been released by authorities, and few details have been provided.

Hochman added that any information not coming from the District Attorney's Office, LAPD, the coroner's office or the courtroom, there's a good chance it is misinformation. He asked that people have patience as the evidence and facts of the case will be revealed in time.

It was previously reported that Rob and Nick got into a 'very loud argument' at Conan O'Brien's Christmas party on Saturday night, hours before the director and his wife were found in an apparent stabbing.

The fight, first reported by TMZ, was apparently loud enough for many others to hear and resulted in Rob and his wife leaving the party.

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EDITOR'S NOTE: The Associated Press contributed to this report.