Rob Reiner and wife Michele were found dead in their bedroom: LAPD

Rob Reiner and wife Michele were found dead in the primary bedroom of their Brentwood, Calif. home, according to the LAPD Assistant Police Chief Dominic Choi. 

Choi confirmed the details during a report to the Los Angeles Board of Police Commissioners on Tuesday, Dec. 16.

The Reiners' son and suspected killer, Nick Reiner, appeared in court for the first time Wednesday after being charged with double homicide against his parents. The 32-year-old arrived in the courtroom wearing a blue suicide prevention vest. When a judge asked if Reiner waived his rights, Nick said, "Yes, your honor." His arraignment is set for Jan. 7.

One day prior, Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman announced the charges during a press conference with LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell.

ROB REINER REMEMBERED: 'ALL IN THE FAMILY' STAR DEAD AT 78

"These charges will be two counts of first-degree murder with a special circumstance of multiple murders," Hochman said. "He also faces a special allegation that he personally used a dangerous and deadly weapon, that being a knife. These charges carry a maximum sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole or the death penalty."

Both Rob and Michele died due to multiple sharp force injuries, according to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiners office.

OBAMAS PLANNED TO MEET REINERS ON NIGHT THEY WERE KILLED, FORMER FIRST LADY REVEALS

Other significant conditions contributed to their deaths, the initial report said. Medical examiners determined Dec. 14 as the day the Reiners died, and listed their deaths as homicides.

On Sunday, Nick was arrested on suspicion of murdering his parents. Nick was located and taken into custody at approximately 9:15 p.m. near the University of Southern California campus.

The 32-year-old was initially booked on $4 million bail, but records now show he is being held without bail. On Monday, he was transferred to the Twin Towers Correctional Facility, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department

The night before the murders, family friends of the Reiners told the Los Angeles Times that Nick got into an argument with his parents at Conan O'Brien's Christmas party. Many people noticed Nick was behaving strangely, according to the outlet.

"Nick was freaking everyone out, acting crazy, kept asking people if they were famous," a source also told People.

On Wednesday, Rob and Michele's children, Jake and Romy Reiner, opened up about the "unimaginable pain" the two are experiencing after the death of their parents.

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"Words cannot even begin to describe the unimaginable pain we are experiencing every moment of the day," a statement provided to Fox News Digital read. "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."

"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."

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Shortly after Nick's court appearance, his attorney, Alan Jackson, admitted there were a myriad of issues in the case against his client.

"First of all, and most importantly, this is a devastating tragedy that has befallen the Reiner family," Jackson said while addressing the media Wednesday.

"We all recognize that, our hearts go out to the entire Reiner family. There are very, very complex and serious issues that are associated with this case that needs to be thoroughly but very carefully dealt with, and examined and looked at and analyzed."

Fox News Digital's Tracy Wright, Lauryn Overhultz and Larry Fink contributed to this post. 

Facebook settlement scam emails to avoid now

Millions of Facebook users filed claims in a recent privacy settlement after the platform was accused of mishandling user data. The approved payouts have been rolling out, which means people are watching their inboxes for updates. Scammers know this and are sending look-alike emails that push you to click a "Redeem Virtual Card" button. Arlene B emailed us to share what landed in her inbox.

"I received an email stating that it was from (Facebook User Privacy Settlement Administrator) and that I needed to click on the button below to "Redeem Virtual Card." Do you know if this is a scam or not?"

Her question shows how convincing these fake messages appear. A real settlement did happen, and people have been getting payments. Still, criminals are now piggybacking on the rollout with messages that look official but lead to dangerous sites that steal your information. Let's walk through how to tell real emails from fake ones.

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Scammers rely on confusion and urgency. These steps help you confirm the message before you click anything.

Real settlement emails come from This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Kroll is the official administrator.

Real notices include your unique claimant ID and reference the claim you filed last year. Fake emails skip this personalized detail.

Real payout links go to DigitalPay / Veritas or domains tied to krollsettlementadministration. If the link points to a strange or shortened URL, it is likely unsafe.

Pressure to act right away. Clumsy wording or spelling mistakes. A button that goes to a suspicious URL. You never filed a claim in the first place. Any sender address that is not the official Kroll domain.

If your claim was approved, you have already received a legitimate notice. Emails that say you must "redeem" again or "confirm" payment are signs of a scam.

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Whenever a major payout occurs, criminals blend in with legitimate messages because people expect money and may open emails quickly. When fake notices look similar to real ones, it only takes one careless click for scammers to grab your data.

DON'T FALL FOR FAKE SETTLEMENT SITES THAT STEAL YOUR DATA

Use these simple habits to protect yourself from Facebook settlement scams and any future payout scam.

Look at the full address. Scammers often change one character in hopes you will not notice.

Check the destination without clicking. A strange URL is your warning sign.

Real administrators do not ask for banking info or logins.

Data brokers often collect your email address, phone number, and other personal details that scammers use to target victims. A data removal service can pull you out of those databases, which reduces the amount of scam email that reaches you in the first place.

While no service can guarantee the complete removal of your data from the internet, a data removal service is really a smart choice. They aren't cheap, and neither is your privacy. These services do all the work for you by actively monitoring and systematically erasing your personal information from hundreds of websites. It's what gives me peace of mind and has proven to be the most effective way to erase your personal data from the internet. By limiting the information available, you reduce the risk of scammers cross-referencing data from breaches with information they might find on the dark web, making it harder for them to target you.

Check out my top picks for data removal services and get a free scan to find out if your personal information is already out on the web by visiting Cyberguy.com.

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Type in the address yourself instead of using a link from an email.

Good security software blocks dangerous links and pages. The best way to safeguard yourself from malicious links that install malware, potentially accessing your private information, is to have strong antivirus software installed on all your devices. This protection can also alert you to phishing emails and ransomware scams, keeping your personal information and digital assets safe.

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Scammers want fast reactions. Slow down and confirm details. 

The Facebook settlement payout created the perfect moment for scammers to slip fake messages into inboxes. Once you know the signs, it becomes much easier to separate real notices from dangerous ones. Stay alert, trust your instincts, and verify before you click.

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