A human leg bone discovered near Taylor Swift’s lavish Rhode Island mansion has reportedly sent the pop superstar into a spiral of fear and unease, insiders told The National Enquirer. The grisly find, which police later confirmed belonged to a missing Massachusetts man, has left Swift deeply shaken.
“This was always her escape. Now, it feels like a crime scene,” one source close to the singer revealed.
The remains washed up on May 14 in the Watch Hill neighborhood of Westerly, within clear sight of Swift’s beachfront property. Authorities later identified the leg bone as belonging to 31-year-old Eric Wein, who was reported missing in April.
From safe haven to suspected crime scene
Swift purchased the 11,000-square-foot mansion in 2013 for $17.75 million. Known for hosting celebrity friends like Selena Gomez and Gigi Hadid at the home, Swift reportedly considers the property her sanctuary from the chaos of touring and fame.
But that sense of safety may be shattered.
“She’s horrified,” a close friend told The Enquirer. “Taylor has a vivid imagination, and this whole ordeal has made her fear there could be a killer lurking nearby.”
Wein’s vehicle was discovered abandoned in South Kingstown on April 10, days before he was officially declared missing. Police have not ruled the death a homicide, but the circumstances have fueled speculation.
Superstition and stalkers spark deeper fears
Swift has dealt with multiple stalkers throughout her career, and the eerie proximity of the remains has reportedly intensified her existing anxieties. A source shared that she now refers to the estate as having “bad energy.”
“She’s heartbroken for the man who died,” the insider said, “but the whole situation has left her feeling exposed and afraid.”
Sources added that Swift is considering increasing her security detail and might even sell the mansion altogether. Though her team has made no public statement, those close to the singer claim she’s already begun searching for safer properties.
“She’s not being dramatic,” said one source. “After everything she’s been through, this is her worst nightmare.”
Whether the remains are tied to foul play or a tragic accident, Swift may never look at her beloved beach home the same way again.
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