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Irish_Dem

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1. Just as I thought, premeditated.

Reply to Rhiannon12866 (Original post)

Tue Dec 16, 2025, 08:01 PM

Dec 16

In California, first-degree murder involves a willful, deliberate, and premeditated killing, or a killing during an inherently dangerous felony (like robbery, rape, arson) under the felony-murder rule, or specific methods like lying in wait, torture, or using explosives. Convictions carry severe penalties, including 25 years to life, life without parole, or the death penalty if "special circumstances" (e.g., murder during another felony, hate crime) apply

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DA: Nick Reiner will be charged with first-degree murder in deaths of Rob & Michele Reiner - CNN The Arena [View all] Rhiannon12866 Dec 16 OP

Just as I thought, premeditated. Irish_Dem Dec 16 #1

Maybe he killed them in their sleep? FakeNoose Dec 16 #2

The autopsy will tell the story. Irish_Dem Dec 16 #3