They reveal that Rob Reiner's daughter, Romy, 'lived in fear' Sources close to Rob Reiner's family have told Page Six and other media outlets that his 27-year-old daughter, Romy Reiner, "lived in fear" of her older brother, Nick Reiner, long before his arrest on December 14, accused of the alleged murder of their parents in their Brentwood, California, home. According to a Daily Mail Sunday report citing a source, that fear ran deep. "It seems as if Romy has been afraid of Nick since she was a child," the witness said, describing outbursts that, even before his well-known drug addiction, "were terrifying because they seemed to come out of nowhere." This fear led Romy to try to stay away from him "as much as possible." The tension was reportedly exacerbated by the family's logistical decisions in handling Nick's situation. The source told the outlet that Romy “didn't think it was a good idea” for her 32-year-old brother to live in their parents' guest house, Rob and Michele Singer Reiner, and that she “didn't even like the idea of ??him living across the street,” where he was eventually placed. The move, as reported by the Daily Mail, was an attempt by the parents to “keep a close eye on him and give him a roof over his head.” Rob Reiner's eldest son's support: However, amidst all this, Romy found support in her other brother, Jake, 34, with whom she reportedly shared similar feelings about Nick. “Romy was able to talk about it when she didn't want to be a burden on her parents,” the source explained, adding that both siblings “are numb at the moment” after the tragedy.

Previous reports indicate that it was Romy who found her parents' bodies and suggested to the authorities that Nick be considered a person of interest.

According to various media outlets, the relationship was complex and full of contradictions, but despite her fear, Romy never completely turned her back on Nick. The same source claims that she tried to help him in any way she could, referring to him as her "best friend" on occasion. And that both she and Jake would come to their overwhelmed parents for help. “It wasn't perfect, far from it, but she never spoke ill of Nick,” the source concluded.The Reiner family has not made any public comments regarding these statements. Nick Reiner, who has a history of violence and substance abuse, now faces charges for the double homicide, and his next hearing is scheduled for January 7.