'Haunted' Annabelle doll wasn't in US hotel room where paranormal investigator died
Rivera had told his colleagues earlier that morning that he was feeling unwell and planned to rest in his room. His cause of death remains undetermined, with autopsy results expected in the coming weeks.Meanwhile, Pennsylvania State Police shared a report with People, wherein the agency said: 'Nothing unusual or suspicious was observed at the scene.'The Annabelle doll, according to NESPR, gained notoriety in the late 1960s after a nursing student claimed the doll in her home displayed disturbing behaviour. Paranormal legends say the toy moved on its own, left eerie messages, and turned violent - allegedly under the influence of a demonic entity. It was eventually secured by the society's founders, paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren, who housed it in a locked display at their Connecticut museum.The tale later served as inspiration for The Conjuring universe of films, propelling Annabelle into pop culture as a symbol of cursed objects.- EndsTrending Reel
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The Viral Disappearance Scare 10 / 16 In August 2020, rumors swirled that Annabelle had mysteriously gone missing from her glass case. Panic flooded social media. Had she escaped? Was it another cursed incident? The truth, however, was less thrilling, museum staff later confirmed the doll had not moved. The misunderstanding stemmed from a mistranslation of a viral Chinese article about Annabelle's film career. Is She Still Dangerous? 11 / 16 Despite being contained, many spiritual experts believe Annabelle still harbors a malevolent presence. The current caretakers of the Warren estate regularly bless her and the room she's housed in. Her case has never been opened since the Warrens' passing. Visitors are advised not to make eye contact for too long. Despite rumours, officials say she is safely kept in her case. What Experts Say Today 12 / 16 Modern paranormal investigators, including those who've trained under the Warrens, still warn against underestimating cursed objects. 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