Rob and Michele Reiner's death certificates unveil new murder details
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The remains of Rob and Michele Reiner were cremated following their tragic deaths, recent reports confirm.

According to the County of Los Angeles Department of Medical Examiner, the couple succumbed to ‘multiple sharp force injuries.’ Newly disclosed death certificates reveal that these injuries were inflicted ‘with a knife, by another individual.’

Their ashes were entrusted to their eldest son, Jake, and the cremation took place at Mount Sinai Mortuary, as reported by the New York Post.

Online records indicate that the Hollywood icon and his photographer wife passed away on December 14, the same day authorities found them in their $13.5 million residence.

The deaths have been officially classified as homicides, with their home noted as the location where they died.

Nick was arrested on December 14 and 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 vest, where he did not enter a plea.

The County of Los Angeles Department of Medical Examiner has revealed Rob and Michele Reiner's cause of death was 'multiple sharp force injuries'  - believed to be from a knife

The County of Los Angeles Department of Medical Examiner revealed Rob and Michele Reiner’s cause of death was ‘multiple sharp force injuries’

The Reiner's remains were given to their eldest son, Jake, who is pictured on the left

The Reiner’s remains were given to their eldest son, Jake, who is pictured on the left

Their son, Nick Reiner, 32, has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder. He wore an anti-suicide vest in the dock

Their son, Nick Reiner, 32, has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder

Nick’s famous defense attorney, Alan Jackson, asked the judge for a continuance, saying that he ‘needed more time’ to prepare his case. 

When the judge asked a blank-faced Nick ‘if he agreed that his arraignment should be continued’, he answered, ‘Yes, your 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 judgment’ 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,’ the grieving siblings said.

‘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.

New photos obtained by the Daily Mail have revealed the hotel room Nick allegedly left covered in blood following his parents’ horrific murder. 

The couple’s son checked into room 207 at The Pierside Santa Monica around 4am on Sunday.

Nick allegedly fought with his parents at a Christmas party the night before they were killed

Nick allegedly fought with his parents at a Christmas party the night before they were killed

It is a $400-a-night boutique hotel about 1,000ft away from the world-famous Santa Monica Pier, and a five-minute walk to the LA Metro line that goes directly to the Exposition Park area where Nick was eventually arrested by cops.

When hotel staff came into Nick’s room later on Sunday morning, the shower was said to be ‘full of blood’, with splatters across the bed.

The windows in the room were covered by bed sheets, detectives found when they arrived at the hotel on Monday to collect evidence.

The Hollywood director’s son had been living in the guesthouse of his parents’ $13.5million mansion in the LA suburb of Brentwood at the time of their deaths.

Reiner was increasingly worried about Nick, who had a history of drug addiction and mental breakdowns, and took him to a holiday party Saturday night to ‘keep an eye on him,’ sources have said.

Nick is said to have left A-list guests feeling unnerved at Conan O’Brien’s Christmas bash, getting into a tiff with comedian Bill Hader and prompting his parents to leave the event.

This is a breaking news story. 

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