Dhaka, Dec. 17 -- Prosecutors in Los Angeles have charged Nick Reiner with the murder of his parents, filmmaker Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Reiner, two days after the couple were found dead in their home.

District Attorney Nathan Hochman said the 32 year old faces two counts of first degree murder with a special circumstance alleging multiple murders. The charges also include an allegation that a knife was used in the killings.

If convicted, Reiner could face life imprisonment without the possibility of parole or the death penalty. Prosecutors said no final decision has yet been made on whether they will seek capital punishment. Authorities said Rob and Michele Reiner were discovered with multiple stab wounds at their Brentwood resi...