Michele Singer Reiner and Rob Reiner. Barry King/FilmMagic Share on Facebook Share on X Google Preferred Share to Flipboard Show additional share options Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share on Tumblr Share on Whats App Send an Email Print the Article Post a Comment Rob and Michele Reiner died from "multiple sharp force injuries," the Los Angeles Medical Examiner announced in a statement on Wednesday afternoon, three days after the Hollywood couple's bodies were discovered inside their Los Angeles home. Their causes of death were revealed on Wednesday, along with the manner of the couple's deaths, which was a double homicide, according to the Medical Examiner's Office. On Wednesday, Nick Reiner, 32, was charged with two counts of first-degree murder in his parents' deaths and appeared in court for the first time since his arrest on Sunday. Nick did not enter a plea, and his arraignment was postponed until Jan. 7 after a request from his attorney, Alan Jackson. Related Stories General News Nick Reiner Arrest Footage Emerges as Son Is Charged With Murders of Parents Rob and Michele Reiner Movies Billy Crystal, Martin Short, Larry David, Albert Brooks and More Remember Rob and Michele Reiner: "We Will Miss Them Forever" According to the Associated Press, Nick Reiner was placed in shackles and wore a jail suicide prevention smock as he sat behind protective glass in the Los Angeles courtroom. The accused son was only heard briefly during his court appearance, saying, "Yes, your honor," as he agreed to his new Jan. 7 court date. Rob and Michele were found dead at their Brentwood home, with both "suffering lacerations consistent with a knife," law enforcement sources told TMZ. Nick was arrested and booked on suspicion of murder and is being held without bail. On Tuesday, Los Angeles Police Chief Jim McDonnell confirmed during a press conference that the Los Angeles District Attorney's Office "has formally filed charges against Mr. Reiner for the murder of his parents." In the wake of their death, Jake and Romy Reiner, the director and his wife's son and daughter, released a joint statement. "Words cannot even begin to describe the unimaginable pain we are experiencing every moment of the day," they said in a statement to People magazine. "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," Jake and Romy's statement continued. "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." THR Newsletters Sign up for THR news straight to your inbox every day Subscribe Sign Up Tramell Tillman Dwayne Johnson, Chase Infiniti and Other First-Time Nominees Celebrate at Golden Globes Luncheon (Exclusive Photos) Rob Reiner Rob and Michele Reiner's Children Jake and Romy Address Family Tragedy: "They Were Our Best Friends" Rob Reiner Nick Reiner Granted Arraignment Delay in First Court Appearance After Son Is Charged With Killing Rob and Michele Reiner The Race Oscars Bolts From ABC to YouTube Starting in 2029 General News Neel Somani on How Privacy-Preserving Machine Learning Is Changing the Digital Landscape Rob Reiner Conan O'Brien Threw a Holiday Party to Forget a Bad Year. Then Nick Reiner Arrived. Tramell Tillman Dwayne Johnson, Chase Infiniti and Other First-Time Nominees Celebrate at Golden Globes Luncheon (Exclusive Photos) Rob Reiner Rob and Michele Reiner's Children Jake and Romy Address Family Tragedy: "They Were Our Best Friends" Rob Reiner Nick Reiner Granted Arraignment Delay in First Court Appearance After Son Is Charged With Killing Rob and Michele Reiner The Race Oscars Bolts From ABC to YouTube Starting in 2029 General News Neel Somani on How Privacy-Preserving Machine Learning Is Changing the Digital Landscape Rob Reiner Conan O'Brien Threw a Holiday Party to Forget a Bad Year. Then Nick Reiner Arrived.