New information published by TMZ now claims that the couple were killed by a family member during a heated argument inside their home.
At the time of writing, it’s unclear what led to the argument in question, though TMZ say Romy told police that a family member had killed them. The couple’s son, Nick, is currently being questioned in connection with the murders.
Citing sources, TMZ said that Romy made a chilling comment to police about the aforementioned family member when they arrived, telling them they “should be a suspect” because they’re “dangerous.”
Meanwhile, one source familiar with the case, who the LA Times say was not authorized to speak publicly, said there were no signs of forced entry at the home. The source also indicated that the victims had injuries consistent with stab wounds.
LOS ANGELES, CA – JUNE 20: Director Rob Reiner (L) and wife Michele Singer attend the premiere of “The Magic of Belle Isle” at the Directors Guild of America on June 20, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by David Livingston/Getty Images)
At a news conference late Sunday, LAPD Deputy Chief Alan Hamilton shared limited details, saying the investigation was still in its early stages. Detectives were in the process of obtaining a search warrant before conducting a “thorough” examination of the property.
“At this time, the Los Angeles Police Department is not seeking anyone as a suspect or as a person of interest … and we will not be doing that until we conduct our investigation and move forward,” Hamilton said.
He added that several family members would be interviewed but emphasized that “no one has been detained; no one is being questioned as a suspect.”
“We’re going to try to speak to every family member that we can to get to the facts of this investigation,” he said.
