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Son Charged with Parents' Murder After Attorney Withdraws

1/14/2026

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Nick Reiner faces two counts of first-degree murder for stabbing deaths of his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner, found on December 14.
High-profile attorney Alan Jackson withdrew from the case, leaving Nick Reiner represented by public defender Kimberly Greene.
Matt Murphy said the investigation is ongoing and the trial could take years.
Nick remains in custody at the Twin Towers Correctional Facility, facing life without parole or the death penalty.

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Nick Reiner faces two counts of first-degree murder for stabbing deaths of his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner, found on December 14.
High-profile attorney Alan Jackson withdrew from the case, leaving Nick Reiner represented by public defender Kimberly Greene.
Matt Murphy said the investigation is ongoing and the trial could take years.
Nick remains in custody at the Twin Towers Correctional Facility, facing life without parole or the death penalty.