Nick Reiner was taken into custody later that same day and booked on suspicion of murder.
Surveillance footage draws attention
In the days following the arrest, surveillance video began circulating in the media. One clip shows Reiner inside a gas station convenience store late Sunday evening, calmly purchasing a canned drink. He appears composed, dressed casually in jeans, a striped jacket, a baseball cap, and a red backpack, as he pays at the counter without visible hesitation.
The footage was recorded shortly before police encountered him roughly 15 miles from the Brentwood residence where investigators say his parents were found.
Additional video and photos later captured the moment Reiner surrendered to police. With patrol vehicles surrounding him, he raised his hands before being ordered to the ground and taken into custody. Officers handcuffed him without further incident.
Authorities noted that his clothing at the time of arrest matched what was seen in the earlier surveillance footage.
Legal proceedings underway
Reiner was scheduled to make his first court appearance on December 16, though his attorney stated that medical reasons prevented him from being transported to the courthouse that day.
Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman issued a statement acknowledging the high-profile nature of the case and the public legacy of the victims.
“Rob Reiner was a towering figure in entertainment, and Michele Singer Reiner made lasting contributions through her creative work,” Hochman said. “This is a devastating loss, and our office is committed to pursuing justice through the legal process.”
Prosecutors have stated that the charges carry a potential sentence of life in prison without parole. The death penalty remains a legal possibility, though Hochman emphasized that no decision has been made regarding whether it will be pursued.
As the investigation continues, authorities stress that all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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