Did Romy Reiner fear her brother Nick Reiner? Report details alleged longtime fears before parents' deaths

Rob Reiner's daughter, Romy Reiner, reportedly feared her older brother, Nick, for years before he was accused of killing their parents, according to a new account from a source close to the family.

The insider revealed to the Daily Mail on Sunday, Dec. 21, that Romy Reiner "lived in fear" and tried to get out of his hair as much as possible, although it was easier said than done.

"It feels like Romy has been scared of Nick since she was a child. Even before his drug addiction, his outbursts were frightening because they seemed to come out of nowhere. She tried to stay out of his way as much as she could but it wasn’t easy."

The source revealed that Romy opposed the idea of Nick living in their parents' guesthouse, which was just next door to the couple.

"She didn't even like the idea of him living across the street from her. But she knew they moved him in so they could keep a close eye on him and give him a roof over his head. There were plenty of times when Romy would be upset with Nick, and naturally that made her much closer to Jake."

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Romy Reiner and brother Jake were concerned about Nick Reiner living near parents

Romy Reiner, who is celebrating her 27th birthday on Dec. 28, shared the same sentiments about Nick with their older brother, Jake.

"There were plenty of times when Romy would be upset with Nick, and naturally that made her much closer to Jake."

The insider continued that with Jake having the same concerns, Romy Reiner was "able to talk about it" while not putting burden on their parents.

In the wake of their parents' deaths and brother's arrest, Romy and Jake finally issued a statement. On Dec. 17, the siblings wrote:

"Words cannot even begin to describe the unimaginable pain we are experiencing every moment of the day. The horrific and devastating loss of our parents, Rob and Michele Reiner, is something that no one should ever experience. They weren't just our parents; they were our best friends."

The statement continued:

"We are grateful for the outpouring of condolences, kindness, and support we have received not only from family and friends but people from all walks of life."

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Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner's deaths: A quick timeline

Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner were found dead in their Los Angeles home on Dec. 14. According to the press release of the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office, the couple was killed in the "early morning hours."

It was Romy Reiner who discovered her father's lifeless body, and she fled the scene without realizing that her mother was also dead inside the house.

Six hours after the couple's bodies were found by the authorities, Nick Reiner was arrested by the LAPD on suspicion of murder.

On Dec. 16, Nick Reiner was officially charged with two counts of first-degree murder. He made his first court appearance the following day, wearing a blue anti-suicide smock and shackles.

His arraignment is scheduled on Jan. 7.

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