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Time of India
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Was the Annabelle doll lost from her safe wooden case? Here's what we know
The spookiest, gut-churning doll, Annabelle, was rumoured to have been lost by the authorities after she was taken out for a tour around the USA, causing panic all over the internet. Well, the caretakers of the demonic doll gave an official statement that no such thing had happened, and the Americans were calm, while others had quite a laugh. Annabelle and her connection to Hollywood horror tales The Annabelle doll's first on-screen appearance was seen in James Wan's 2013 horror film 'The Conjuring.' In the movie, Ed and Lorraine Warren, the real-life paranormal investigators played by actors Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga, briefly recount the story of a possessed doll, the famous red-haired rag doll, aka Annabelle. The doll is locked away in their Occult Museum, in a glass case with a sign - 'Warning: Positively Do Not Open.' And this short sequence was enough to intrigue the audience, further prompting filmmakers to delve deeper into her terrifying backstory, leading to Annabelle's own trilogy - Annabelle (2014), Annabelle: Creation (2017), Annabelle Comes Home (2019). What happened with Annabelle getting lost? Ghost City Tours teamed up with Annabelle's caretaker and decided to sell tickets, where they told the history of the doll and showed the haunting creature. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 모공각화증, 긁지 말고 이것 해보세요 현명한소비자 Undo Well, despite the tour being a massive success, the internet was quick to blame Annabelle for the escape of 10 prisoners from New Orleans Jail and a fire at Nottoway Plantation, even though the authorities ruled out any 'otherworldly' assistance. Later, the rumours of Annabelle going missing started surfacing on the internet after the locals in Louisiana were not able to see the doll. The netizens connected the dots, and the panic caused them to think Annabelle has been out of the box, and has started her paranormal activities. What were the comments? One user wrote on X, ' just saw a post on Facebook that they LOST THE ANNABELLE DOLL? I'm fleeing the country goodbye.' Another user commented, 'THEY LOST THE ANNABELLE DOLL?? LIKE?? THE HAUNTED ANNABELLE DOLL?? They take her on a tour around America...... AND THEN THEY LOOSE HER? BRAH?' A third mapped the entire facts and stated, 'May 13, 2025, Annabelle, one of the most haunted dolls from Monroe, Connecticut was moved to New Orleans, Louisiana. May 15th, the Nottoway Plantation burned down. May 16th, 11 inmates escaped the Orleans Parish Prison escape. The Warrens warned, Annabelle should never be moved.' Others had quite a laugh, 'hahahahahaha what a lucky day to be an indian,' one wrote. While another suggested, 'get her in the White House, theres a certain someone who she might like.' No! Annabelle is not lost! Well, there is no need to worry about the lost doll, Annabelle is not lost! In a TikTok video, New England Society for Psychic Research (NESPR) lead investigator Dan Rivera stated, "I'm here at the museum right now, and I just wanna show you guys that Annabelle is in the Warrens' Occult Museum. Annabelle is not missing; she's not in Chicago,' showing that the doll in safely tucked inside the wooden box. Additionally, NESPR wrote on their Facebook page, 'It's a rumour... Annabelle has NOT been stolen. The doll is safely in place at the Warren Occult Museum." Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Time of India
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Annabelle doll missing! Rumors of haunted disappearance spark internet frenzy and local panic in Louisiana; 'Where is it now?'
Annabelle doll, known for terrifying horror fans worldwide, recently became the focus of a spine-chilling mystery — but not in the usual Hollywood setting. Instead, a viral rumor exploded across social media, claiming the haunted doll had vanished during a paranormal tour in Louisiana. The eerie whispers quickly spiraled into widespread panic and online frenzy, with users speculating everything from supernatural escape to cursed events. As fear and fascination gripped the internet, locals reportedly grew uneasy. But was the doll truly missing, or was it just another haunting tale spun by the digital age? Here's what really happened. Annabelle reported missing during fire at Nottoway Plantation It began harmlessly enough. A ghost-themed tour that included the Annabelle doll came to Louisiana, but locals caught wind of something odd — the doll was not to be found. The rumors soon became nervous questions and then outright hysteria on the internet. "They lost Annabelle?" they cried in disbelief. "How do you lose the world's most haunted doll?" The panic overlapped with a blaze at the old Nottoway Plantation, which is now the Nottoway Resort in White Castle, Louisiana. The spooky timing was ideal conspiracy fodder, as most users opined that the fire had something to do with the disappearance of the mysterious doll. A coincidence — or something sinister? The real story behind Annabelle's haunting reputation To figure out why the internet was so freaked, it helps to know the story of Annabelle. Unlike the scary picture depicted in films, the "real" Annabelle isn't scary at all—it's a plain old Raggedy Ann doll. The doll itself, however, has a cold history. Back in the 1970s, notorious paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren said it was haunted by an evil spirit, and it's been kept out of sight ever since in their Occult Museum in Connecticut. The doll became a tour icon among paranormal enthusiasts, showing up on tours all over the country. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum – No Wallet Needed! IC Markets Start Now Undo So when residents in Louisiana couldn't find the doll in the most recent tour stop, red flags went up. Social media panic over Annabelle doll missing The online reactions ranged from bewildered to downright terrified. One user on X (formerly Twitter) wrote, 'I just saw a post on Facebook that they LOST THE ANNABELLE DOLL? I'm fleeing the country goodbye.' Another questioned in disbelief, 'THEY LOST THE ANNABELLE DOLL?? LIKE?? THE HAUNTED ANNABELLE DOLL??' The anxious tone of these posts showed just how seriously people took the possibility of losing a doll rumored to be cursed. Through the flurry of posts and tweets, the story quickly took off — and, of course, the rumors grew crazier by the hour. The truth behind the Annabelle doll's so-called disappearance Fortunately, the truth came out soon. Paranormal researcher and NESPR's popular face Dan Rivera shared clear footage from within the Warrens Occult Museum in which Annabelle can be seen safely resting in her glass enclosure. The footage quickly put an end to the rumors, putting both fans and skeptics at ease that Annabelle was nowhere to be moved. One exasperated commenter posted, "Some crazy and wacky internet rumors this morning saying that we lost Annabelle. She's NOT lost, look at Dan Rivera showing she's home in Connecticut… for now." The addition of "for now" only added a touch of the doll's old-time mystique — creating space for the next installment in Annabelle's saga. As the social media frenzy finally died down, local officials and the museum settled the matter that there was no relation between the Nottoway Plantation fire and the Annabelle doll. The doll is still safely locked away, far from harm and out of reach from any paranormal tampering. What is most intriguing about Annabelle isn't the gossip or the terror it evokes, but the manner in which a plain doll evolved into a vehicle of the paranormal. To look at her, one might think she's harmless, and yet Annabelle has a legacy of terror and mystery surrounding her that has intrigued individuals for generations. Paranormal researcher Dan Rivera puts it best: "Annabelle may be frightening, but she isn't leaving — at least, not without the Warrens' say-so. " Also Read | Massive 8-foot snake in the office! Colorado man discovers a real workplace nightmare
Economic Times
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
When Annabelle doll, the most haunted objects on Earth, went missing during 'Devils on the Run' showcase
The infamous Annabelle doll sparked internet hysteria after rumors spread about her disappearance during the "Devils on the Run" tour, fueled by a fire near a tour stop. Despite online panic and conspiracy theories, the New England Society for Psychic Research (NESPR) quickly debunked the claims, confirming Annabelle's safety. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads The Doll That Haunts Millions From Horror Film Icon to Internet Meme The infamous Annabelle doll—widely considered one of the most haunted objects on Earth—sparked a wave of internet hysteria after fans claimed she mysteriously vanished during a stop on the U.S. paranormal showcase 'Devils on the Run.'The chilling rumors erupted after visitors at a recent tour stop noticed Annabelle wasn't visible in her display, prompting fears that the doll had somehow escaped. Social media exploded with speculation, conspiracy theories, and memes as users tried to piece together what had online panic escalated further when a fire broke out at the historic Nottoway Resort in White Castle, Louisiana—just days after Annabelle had been exhibited nearby. Authorities confirmed no injuries and ruled out any paranormal connection, but many online pointed to the timing as an eerie coincidence.'So the streets are saying after they moved the Annabelle doll out of the Warren museum (when they explicitly said never to move it) she's now gone missing,' one user posted on wrote, 'WHAT DO YOU MEAN THEY LOST THE ANNABELLE DOLL??? THAT ANNABELLE???''Annabelle is NOT lost.'Thankfully, the hysteria didn't last long. Dan Rivera of the New England Society for Psychic Research (NESPR), which oversees the Warren Occult Museum 's collection, released a video showing Annabelle safe in her glass case in Connecticut.'Some wild and crazy internet rumors this morning claiming that we lost Annabelle. She/it is NOT lost,' read the caption from paranormal investigator Ryan D. disturbing legend began in the 1970s, when a nurse in Hartford, Connecticut, received the seemingly innocent Raggedy Ann doll as a gift. It wasn't long before the doll reportedly began moving on its own, leaving handwritten notes, and even attacking a investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren concluded the doll wasn't possessed by a child's ghost—but manipulated by a malevolent demonic entity. The Warrens placed it under strict containment in their Occult Museum, warning it should never be the Monroe, Connecticut-based museum is now closed to the public, Annabelle is currently touring the country as part of 'Devils on the Run,' a traveling exhibit showcasing artifacts from the Warrens' archives. In May, Annabelle drew headlines after a chilling appearance at West Virginia's former Moundsville State Penitentiary. A video of her being moved into the prison racked up over 9 million views on real-life legend was supercharged by Hollywood. Since the release of Annabelle (2014), the spin-off from The Conjuring franchise, the doll has become a horror icon. The film series has grossed more than $800 million worldwide and helped cement her image in pop the exhibit moves on to San Antonio, Texas, with future stops planned in Illinois, Kentucky, and Pennsylvania, fans continue to debate whether the doll ever truly left the museum—or if the so-called 'disappearance' was simply a masterclass in viral the truth, one thing is certain: Annabelle still has the power to terrify millions.
Time of India
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
When Annabelle doll, the most haunted objects on Earth, went missing during 'Devils on the Run' showcase
The infamous Annabelle doll—widely considered one of the most haunted objects on Earth—sparked a wave of internet hysteria after fans claimed she mysteriously vanished during a stop on the U.S. paranormal showcase 'Devils on the Run.' The chilling rumors erupted after visitors at a recent tour stop noticed Annabelle wasn't visible in her display, prompting fears that the doll had somehow escaped. Social media exploded with speculation, conspiracy theories, and memes as users tried to piece together what had happened. The online panic escalated further when a fire broke out at the historic Nottoway Resort in White Castle, Louisiana—just days after Annabelle had been exhibited nearby. Authorities confirmed no injuries and ruled out any paranormal connection, but many online pointed to the timing as an eerie coincidence. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Air conditioners without external unit. (click to see prices) Air Condition | Search Ads Search Now Undo 'So the streets are saying after they moved the Annabelle doll out of the Warren museum (when they explicitly said never to move it) she's now gone missing,' one user posted on X. Another wrote, 'WHAT DO YOU MEAN THEY LOST THE ANNABELLE DOLL??? THAT ANNABELLE???' Live Events 'Annabelle is NOT lost.' Thankfully, the hysteria didn't last long. Dan Rivera of the New England Society for Psychic Research (NESPR), which oversees the Warren Occult Museum 's collection, released a video showing Annabelle safe in her glass case in Connecticut. 'Some wild and crazy internet rumors this morning claiming that we lost Annabelle. She/it is NOT lost,' read the caption from paranormal investigator Ryan D. Buell. The Doll That Haunts Millions Annabelle's disturbing legend began in the 1970s, when a nurse in Hartford, Connecticut, received the seemingly innocent Raggedy Ann doll as a gift. It wasn't long before the doll reportedly began moving on its own, leaving handwritten notes, and even attacking a houseguest. Paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren concluded the doll wasn't possessed by a child's ghost—but manipulated by a malevolent demonic entity. The Warrens placed it under strict containment in their Occult Museum, warning it should never be moved. Though the Monroe, Connecticut-based museum is now closed to the public, Annabelle is currently touring the country as part of 'Devils on the Run,' a traveling exhibit showcasing artifacts from the Warrens' archives. In May, Annabelle drew headlines after a chilling appearance at West Virginia's former Moundsville State Penitentiary. A video of her being moved into the prison racked up over 9 million views on TikTok. From Horror Film Icon to Internet Meme Annabelle's real-life legend was supercharged by Hollywood. Since the release of Annabelle (2014), the spin-off from The Conjuring franchise, the doll has become a horror icon. The film series has grossed more than $800 million worldwide and helped cement her image in pop culture. As the exhibit moves on to San Antonio, Texas, with future stops planned in Illinois, Kentucky, and Pennsylvania, fans continue to debate whether the doll ever truly left the museum—or if the so-called 'disappearance' was simply a masterclass in viral marketing. Whatever the truth, one thing is certain: Annabelle still has the power to terrify millions.
