United Kingdom, Dec. 17 -- Prosecutors in Los Angeles have vowed to "pursue justice" following the "shocking and tragic" murder of Rob Reiner and his wife.

The bodies of the Hollywood director, 78, and his 68-year-old wife Michele were discovered at their home in the exclusive Brentwood area of Los Angeles on Sunday (14.12.25) and authorities have since charged the couple's 32-year-old son Nick with two counts of first-degree murder.

A statement released by the Los Angeles District Attorney's Office claimed Nick knifed his parents at their home in the early hours of Sunday morning before fleeing the scene. It read: "In approximately the early morning hours of December 14, Reiner is accused of fatally stabbing Rob Reiner, 78, and Michele...