THE children of Hollywood director Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele, have spoken out days after their parents were found dead with their throats slit in their Los Angeles home.
The director’s children, Jake, 34, and Romy, 28, released a statement regarding the “horrific and devastating” loss of their parents.
The couple’s middle son, Nick, 32, was arrested and charged with their murders on Sunday evening.
“Words cannot even begin to describe the unimaginable pain we are experiencing every moment of the day,” Jake and Romy told TMZ.
“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.”
The children went onto thank everyone for their support and ask for privacy during this time.
“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.
“We now ask for respect and privacy, for speculation to be tempered with compassion and humanity, and for our parents to be remembered for the incredible lives they lived and the love they gave.”
Tracy Reiner, the adopted daughter from Rob’s first marriage, said she was “in shock” when she heard the news.
“I came from the greatest family ever,” Tracy, 61, told NBC News. “I don’t know what to say. I’m in shock.”
Jake, Romy, and Tracy notably did not mention the alleged involvement of their other sibling, Nick.
Nick is facing two counts of first-degree murder over the deaths of his mother and father.
In California, those two charges hold up to two life sentences with the option of parole after 25 years.
“Their loss is beyond tragic and we will commit ourselves to bringing their murderer to justice,” Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman announced the charges at a news conference.
Hochman said prosecutors have not decided whether they plan to seek the death penalty.
“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 at the conference.
Nick was expected to appear in court on Tuesday, but was unable to be transported from jail for medical reasons, forcing the hearing to be pushed to Wednesday.
SHOCKING SCENE
The Oscar-nominated director and his wife were reportedly found by their daughter, Romy, stabbed to death around 3:30 pm on December 14.
Nick was arrested later that day at 9:15 pm, according to arrest records.
The arrest was announced on Monday, and Nick was booked into an LA County jail and was being held on a $4 million bond.
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