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Hans Reiser

Hans Thomas Reiser (born December 19, 1963) is an American computer programmer, entrepreneur, and convicted murderer. In April 2008, Reiser was convicted of the first-degree murder of his wife, Nina Reiser, who disappeared in September 2006. He subsequently pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of second-degree murder, as part of a settlement agreement that…

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Known for
ReiserFS, murder
Born
Hans Thomas Reiser (1963-12-19) December 19, 1963 (age 62) Oakland, California, U.S.
Children
2
Convictions
First degree murder by jury, reduced to second degree murder by judge in plea deal
Criminal penalty
15 years to life imprisonment (parole in 2025 refused, next hearing is in October 2028)
Criminal status
Imprisoned

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Parents · 2
Hans Reiser → Beverly Palmer (mother), Ramon Reiser (father)
Born · 1
Hans Reiser → Hans Thomas Reiser (1963-12-19) December 19, 1963 (age 62) Oakland, California, U.S.
Children · 1
Hans Reiser → 2
Convictions · 1
Hans Reiser → First degree murder by jury, reduced to second degree murder by judge in plea deal
Criminal penalty · 1
Hans Reiser → 15 years to life imprisonment (parole in 2025 refused, next hearing is in October 2028)
Criminal status · 1
Hans Reiser → Imprisoned
Date apprehended · 1
Hans Reiser → October 10, 2006
Known for · 1
Hans Reiser → ReiserFS, murder

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Hans ReiserChildren21.00infobox
Hans ReiserConvictionsFirst degree murder by jury, reduced to second degree murder by judge in plea deal1.00infobox
Hans ReiserCriminal penalty15 years to life imprisonment (parole in 2025 refused, next hearing is in October 2028)1.00infobox
Hans ReiserCriminal statusImprisoned1.00infobox
Hans ReiserDate apprehendedOctober 10, 20061.00infobox
Hans ReiserKnown forReiserFS, murder1.00infobox
Hans ReiserOccupationsComputer programmer, entrepreneur1.00infobox
Hans ReiserParentsRamon Reiser (father)1.00infobox
Hans ReiserParentsBeverly Palmer (mother)1.00infobox
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Hans Reiserrelated to External linksBiography0.60section

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