He is said to be holding his family together in the wake of his parents’ double murder.
But Rob Reiner’s son Jake was able to enjoy a moment of peace as he went on a soothing sunset beach walk with his girlfriend Maria Gilfillan and his sister Romy’s boyfriend, Alex Silberberg.
The group have taken shelter at a Southern California beach house, where they marked Romy’s 28th birthday over the weekend.
On Sunday evening, they closed out the day with a tranquil stroll along the sand with Romy’s dog Billie.
Jake cracked a smile as he trekked across the beach barefoot in what appeared to be a moment of positivity amidst his family’s painful ordeal.
The Daily Mail previously reported that Jake, 34, has become the ‘glue’ holding his shellshocked family together following the devastating death of his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner.
Rob Reiner’s son Jake, pictured far R, enjoyed a soothing sunset beach walk with his girlfriend Maria Gilfillan and his sister Romy’s boyfriend, Alex Silberberg, in Southern California on Sunday
Rob Reiner and his wife Michele were stabbed to death at their Brentwood, Los Angeles home. Their son Nick Reiner, 32, has been charged with their murders
The legendary filmmaker and his wife were stabbed to death at their Brentwood, Los Angeles home. Their son Nick Reiner, 32, has been charged with their murders.
Romy was the one who discovered her father’s body on December 14, after she was called to the residence by a massage therapist who had arrived for a scheduled appointment.
She only learned that her mother was dead when paramedics arrived at around 3.30pm and broke the grim news, according to The New York Times.
Online records show the Hollywood legend and his photographer wife died on December 14, the same day they were discovered in their $13.5 million mansion.
Both of their deaths have been ruled homicides, with the place of death listed as their residence.
Nick was arrested on December 14 and charged with two counts of first-degree murder in the killings of his 78-year-old father and 70-year-old mother.
Prosecutors added special circumstances of multiple murders and use of a dangerous weapon, a knife, meaning if convicted, Nick could face life in prison without the possibility of parole or even the death penalty.
The 32-year-old made a brief court appearance on December 17, wearing an anti-suicide vest, where he did not enter a plea.
The actor cracked a smile as he trekked across the beach barefoot in what appeared to be a moment of positivity amidst his family’s painful ordeal
Jake is said to be the ‘glue’ holding shellshocked family together in the wake of the devastating deaths of his parents
The group have taken shelter at a Southern California beach house, where they marked Romy’s 28th birthday over the weekend
The trio were walking Romy’s dog Billie
Alex carried Billie’s frisbee throughout the stroll
Both of their deaths have been ruled homicides, with the place of death listed as their residence
The filmmaker, his wife, Romy, Nick Reiner, Maria, and Jake at the premiere of Spinal Tap II in September, three months before the tragedy
His defense attorney, Alan Jackson, asked the judge for a continuance, saying that he ‘needed more time’ to prepare his case.
Nick’s arraignment has been pushed to January 7 and he is being held without bail.
In a joint statement, Jake and Romy described their ‘unimaginable pain’ and asked for ‘respect and privacy.’
‘Words cannot even begin to describe the unimaginable pain we are experiencing every moment of the day,’ they said.
‘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.’
The two siblings are planning an upcoming memorial service expected to draw many of their famous father’s friends in the entertainment industry.
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