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- 0:18[SPEAKER_00]: Medical staff allegedly advised Robin Michelle Reiner against allowing their son Nick to live nearby shortly before they were both stabbed to death, radar online.com reports.
- 0:27[SPEAKER_00]: In the weeks leading up to the murders, Nick, 32, fired his psychiatrist and altered his medication due to dissatisfaction with its effects, according to a source.
- 0:37[SPEAKER_00]: and Michelle Reiner told not to let Nick live at their men's ciders revealed that after Nick switched medications, medical personnel warned that it was unwise for him to stay at their home, as he could exhibit even more erratic behavior during the adjustment period.
- 0:50[SPEAKER_00]: Despite these cautions, Nick was reportedly living in a guest house on their Brentwood property at the time of their deaths.
- 0:56[SPEAKER_00]: Rob, 78, and Michelle, 70 were found dead in their home on December 14, 2025, just hours after attending a Christmas party.
- 1:05[SPEAKER_00]: Their deaths were attributed to multiple shark force injuries.
- 1:09[SPEAKER_00]: Following the incident, Nick, who as a history of substance abuse issues, was arrested and charged with their murders.
- 1:15[SPEAKER_00]: family not in communication with Nick after.
- 1:18[SPEAKER_00]: The tragic news was confirmed by their other children, Jake, 34, and Romy, 27, who expressed their unimaginable pain in a statement, saying, words cannot even begin to describe the unimaginable pain we are experiencing every moment of the day.
- 1:33[SPEAKER_00]: Reports indicate that their siblings are currently not communicating with Nick.
- 1:37[SPEAKER_00]: Last I heard, the family has not been in communication with Nick, a source noted, emphasizing their struggle to cope.
- 1:44[SPEAKER_00]: Reiner could face the death penalty.
- 1:46[SPEAKER_00]: On February 23, Nick appeared in court and pleaded not guilty to two counts of first-degree murder.
- 1:51[SPEAKER_00]: Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hawkeman stated that Nick could face the death penalty if convicted, emphasizing the seriousness of the evaluation process surrounding such decisions.
- 2:01[SPEAKER_00]: His next court hearing is set for April 29.
- 2:04[SPEAKER_00]: mourns the.
- 2:06[SPEAKER_00]: The entertainment community has expressed its sorrow with Conan O'Brien stating he was in shock.
- 2:11[SPEAKER_00]: Chris Sarandon noted Rob's significant impact on his life, while several prominent figures, including Billy Crystal and Larry David, praised Rob's comedic legacy and character.
- 2:21[SPEAKER_00]: Their letter highlighted Rob and Michelle's dynamic partnership and dedication to improving the world around them, stating, we were their friends, and we will miss them forever.
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