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Annabelle doll disappears after investigator touring with it dies suddenly. What happened in that hotel room?
Dan Rivera Dies in Hotel Room After Haunted Tour Featuring Annabelle Doll (Image Source: Wikipedia) In a development that has unsettled both skeptics and believers in the supernatural, paranormal investigator and U.S. Army veteran Dan Rivera was found dead in his hotel room in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, just hours after leading a sold-out ghost tour. The 54-year-old had been traveling across the United States as part of the 'Devils on the Run Tour,' a paranormal exhibition that featured the infamous Annabelle doll — a figure long associated with alleged demonic was discovered unresponsive on Sunday night, July 13, in a Straban Township hotel, according to Adams County Coroner Francis Dutrow, who spoke to People magazine . Officials confirmed that Rivera was alone in the room and that no foul play or suspicious circumstances were observed at the scene. The cause of death remains undetermined, pending autopsy results which could take several weeks. What has added to the mystery is the absence of the Annabelle doll, which Rivera had been showcasing as part of his tour. First responders noted the doll was not in the room at the time his body was found. Dutrow explicitly stated that 'there was no Annabelle doll present' when emergency personnel Annabelle doll, which inspired The Conjuring film franchise, has long been at the center of supernatural folklore. As per New York Post , originally given to a nursing student named Donna in 1970, the Raggedy Ann-style toy was soon linked to strange and disturbing events. Paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren, who founded the New England Society for Psychic Research (NESPR) in 1952, claimed the doll exhibited autonomous movements, followed people around, and even attacked a police officer. It was eventually moved to the Warrens' Occult Museum in Connecticut for safekeeping.A psychic medium once suggested the doll was possessed by the spirit of a six-year-old girl named Annabelle. Over time, the doll has become a notorious object in paranormal circles, often blamed for unexplained incidents and accidents involving those who came into contact with there is no official evidence linking Rivera's death to the doll, speculation has been rampant on social media. Conspiracy theorists have drawn connections between Rivera's sudden demise and the supposedly cursed object, despite state police confirming that 'nothing unusual or suspicious' was found during their had been a prominent figure in the paranormal field, with appearances on the Travel Channel's Most Haunted Places and production credits on Netflix's 28 Days Haunted. He was touring with NESPR — the organization founded by the Warrens — to educate audiences about the doll's history and the broader world of the the shock surrounding Rivera's death, NESPR has announced that the tour will continue. In a public statement, the organization said Rivera would have wanted the mission to go on, emphasizing his dedication to sharing knowledge and preserving the legacy of Ed and Lorraine Warren. 'We will carry his spirit in everything we do,' the group stated, underlining their intent to honor Rivera's contributions to the field, as per New York Post . Meanwhile, tributes have poured in from colleagues and fans, including fellow paranormal investigator Ryan Buell, who shared his memories of Rivera and praised his role in introducing a new generation to the Warrens' legacy.
Yahoo
4 days ago
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Paranormal Investigator Did Not Have 'Possessed' Annabelle Doll in Hotel Room Where He Died: Coroner
NEED TO KNOW Dan Rivera, a paranormal investigator, died on July 13 during a stop in Pennsylvania while touring with the "demonically possessed" Annabelle doll Adams County coroner Francis Dutrow confirms to PEOPLE that the doll was not present when he arrived at the scene The results of his autopsy are expected in about 8-10 weeksNo, the allegedly 'possessed' Annabelle doll was not in the hotel room where paranormal investigator Dan Rivera died earlier this week, according to a Pennsylvania coroner. In a Friday, July 18, message to PEOPLE, Francis Dutrow, the Adams County coroner confirmed that the doll was not present when he arrived at the scene on Sunday, July 13, when authorities were notified about Rivera's death. Dutrow went on to note that the doll had not been in the hotel room at all. Rivera, a lead investigator for the Connecticut-based New England Society for Psychic Research, was in Gettysburg. Pa., last weekend with Annabelle as part of the Devils on the Run tour when he died at the age of 54. The Pennsylvania State Police shared a report on Wednesday, July 16, detailing what happened. 'Members from PSP Gettysburg responded to a hotel in Straban Township, Adams County for a report of a deceased [man]," officials said. "The decedent was discovered in his hotel room by workers.' 'Nothing unusual or suspicious was observed at the scene,' the agency added. His cause of death is pending. Dutrow earlier told PEOPLE that Rivera had been with colleagues on Sunday morning but said he was feeling sick and was going back to his room. It's unclear what Rivera may have been ill with and further information is pending his autopsy results, which are expected in about 8-10 weeks. According to the New England Society for Psychic Research's website, Anabelle's origin goes back to 1968, when a student nurse was gifted the doll and brought it to the home where she lived with her roommate. 'Almost immediately, the roommates noticed strange occurrences with the doll and they were introduced to a medium who told them the doll was inhabited by the spirit of a young girl named Annabelle,' the organization wrote. 'The two roommates tried to accept the doll's spirit and please it only to have it reciprocate maliciousness and violent intent.' The society added that its founders, paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren, were called in and determined that Annabelle was 'demonically possessed.' They took the doll from the home and stored it in a glass box 'to contain the evil spirited entity.' The story of Annabelle and the Warrens led to the development of the horror film franchise The Conjuring. In a statement later shared with PEOPLE on Tuesday, July 15, the New England Society for Psychic Research, which first confirmed the death on social media, paid tribute to Rivera. 'Dan was not only a vital part of our team for over a decade, but also a deeply compassionate, loyal, and dedicated friend,' they wrote. 'His integrity, creativity, and generosity defined him. Dan's passion for the paranormal was rooted in a genuine desire to educate, help, and connect with others — whether through social media, conventions, or investigations with local families seeking understanding and peace,' the society continued. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. 'We understand that Dan's work inspired fascination and curiosity for many, but above all, he was a father, devoted husband, and loyal friend, someone who meant the world to those closest to him,' the statement added. According to a Facebook post by Ryan Buell, the host of A&E's Paranormal State, Rivera, who was an Army veteran, is survived by his wife and children. Read the original article on People
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6 days ago
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Arnold Schwarzenegger's Son Joseph Baena Details Fitness Journey
Originally appeared on E! Online Say hello to Arnold Schwarzenegger's not-so-little kin. Indeed, the Terminator star's youngest son Joseph Baena, 27, has detailed his rigorous fitness journey on social media. And now, he's reflecting on the one sport that inspired him to focus on his health. 'People sometimes forget that I used to be chubby in high school,' Joseph captioned his July 18 Instagram post, which sees him looking back on his weight loss over the years. 'I got cut from my basketball and soccer team because I couldn't keep up with the other kids. Swim didn't have tryouts thankfully and completely changed my life forever.' According to the bodybuilder, this activity was his 'introduction to fitness and training.' And while Joseph—whose mom is Mildred Baena—has tried out other high intensity sports in recent years, he's grateful that he found swimming at a young age. More from E! Online Ghost Adventures' Zak Bagans Was "Very Affected" by Annabelle Doll Before Dan Rivera's Death Police Share Findings Into Annabelle Doll Handler Dan Rivera's Death Kylie Jenner Shares a Glimpse of Daughter Stormi's Massive Labubu Collection 'Everyone starts somewhere,' the Dancing with the Stars alum continued, 'but starting is the most important.' Joseph's candid post comes two years after he reached one of his biggest fitness goals: Competing in his first triathlon. In October 2023, the realtor gushed over scoring his first medal on Instagram. 'What a great experience it was to compete with such amazing athletes,' he wrote at the time. 'With my birthday coming up I wanted to challenge myself in a new way, I feel like I did really well and I'm proud of myself for going the distance. I truly believe that if you have muscles, you should be able to use them.' And he isn't the only member of Arnold's family flexing his muscles. After all, the former governor's other son Christopher Schwarzenegger—the youngest of Arnold's four kids with ex Maria Shriver—has also been building his own exercise routine for six years. The 27-year-old recently shared the beloved food item he 'gave up' for Lent—the Christian religious observance that lasts for 40 days—to help him shed 30 pounds. 'I was like, 'Well, if I'm giving up bread, I might as well just take the opportunity and I'm a good Catholic boy, so I'm not going to break it,'' he explained at the Inaugural Beacher Vitality Happy & Healthy Summit in May. 'And so I lost 30 pounds just through that.' Keep reading to see more stars who've shared insight into their fitness regimens… Kaley CuocoBecky GKelly ClarksonJulianne HoughKate HudsonDJ KhaledLana CondorPadma LakshmiJoAnna Garcia SwisherJanel ParrishDascha PolancoBrooke BurkeWhitney PortMaggie QMerle DandridgeRachel Naomi HilsonPaige DeSorbo For the latest breaking news updates, click here to download the E! News App
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7 days ago
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Paranormal Investigator Dan Rivera Dies Suddenly While On Tour With ‘Haunted' Annabelle Doll
Paranormal Investigator Dan Rivera Dies Suddenly While On Tour With 'Haunted' Annabelle Doll | N18G Last Updated: July 17, 2025, 14:09 IST Movies Videos Dan Rivera, a paranormal investigator with the New England Society for Psychic Research, passed away suddenly after a sold-out event featuring the infamous Annabelle doll in Gettysburg. He was found unresponsive in his hotel room, and the cause of death is still unknown. His passing has left the paranormal community deeply saddened. news | entertainment news live | latest bollywood news | bollywood | news18 | n18oc_moviesLiked the video? Please press the thumbs up icon and leave a comment. Subscribe to Showsha YouTube channel and never miss a video: Showsha on Instagram: Showsha on Facebook: Showsha on X: Showsha on Snapchat: entertainment and lifestyle news and updates on: homevideos Paranormal Investigator Dan Rivera Dies Suddenly While On Tour With 'Haunted' Annabelle Doll | N18G CNN name, logo and all associated elements ® and © 2024 Cable News Network LP, LLLP. A Time Warner Company. All rights reserved. CNN and the CNN logo are registered marks of Cable News Network, LP LLLP, displayed with permission. Use of the CNN name and/or logo on or as part of does not derogate from the intellectual property rights of Cable News Network in respect of them. © Copyright Network18 Media and Investments Ltd 2024. All rights reserved.
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7 days ago
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Haunted doll tour turns tragic as paranormal investigator Dan Rivera dies at 54
Paranormal investigator Dan Rivera died just hours after wrapping up a sold-out event featuring the infamous Annabelle doll in Gettysburg, News Digital confirmed Rivera's "sudden and heartbreaking" passing with the New England Society for Psychic Research (NESPR). He died after being found unresponsive in his hotel room on Sunday. He was 54. First responders attempted CPR, but were unable to revive Rivera, according to reporting from the Evening Gettysburg event was the final stop of the "Devils on the Run" tour, which showcased haunted artifacts from NESPR's collection. Ghostly Images of Gettysburg, that hosted the stop, said in a Facebook post, "Dan was a great man and a good friend of ours. He will be missed by all who knew him."Vatican Releases Guidance On Investigating 'Supernatural Phenomena' Rivera, a U.S. Army veteran, a husband and father of four, was the lead investigator for NESPR. He appeared on Travel Channel's "Most Haunted Places" and consulted on Netflix's "28 Days Haunted." NESPR said his work was driven by "a genuine desire to educate, help, and connect with others," calling him "a deeply compassionate, loyal, and dedicated friend." At the center of Rivera's final tour was Annabelle, the Raggedy Ann doll believed to be demonically possessed. Annabelle inspired "The Conjuring" series of films beginning in 2013 and became a global horror icon in the In A Restaurant? Man Says Coffee Shop Haunted By Civil War Soldier In 1970, a Connecticut nurse reported that the doll moved on its own, left disturbing notes, and physically attacked her the time, a psychic claimed the spirit of a 7-year-old child named Annabelle Higgins was inside the doll, but Ed and Lorraine Warren didn't buy it. The Warrens, seasoned paranormal investigators and founders of NESPR, concluded the presence wasn't a lost child at all, but a "malevolent entity" using the guise of innocence to manipulate and ultimately harm. According to their case files, the spirit's activity escalated from movements to disturbing notes, then to physical attacks. The Warrens had the doll removed from the home into their the museum closed in 2019, the doll has traveled across the country only under strict NESPR supervision. "She is never out of our control," NESPR director Tony Spera told Newsweek back in May. "[Rivera] cared for Lorraine towards the end of her life," said Paranormal State's Ryan Buell in a tribute posted online. "When I got clean, Dan believed in me. He wanted me to come back home. He believed in me when I struggled to believe in myself." Buell also shared some of Rivera's work behind-the-scenes, writing "He helped haunted families. He carried the Warrens' mission forward. I also mourn his unfinished dreams and ideas for the future." Read On The Fox News App Officials say Rivera's death is not considered suspicious. The Adams County Coroner has confirmed there are no signs of foul play. An autopsy is pending, which is standard for deaths outside a said the tour will continue in his honor. NESPR shared Rivera's own words in its statement: "In life we leave a piece of ourselves with loved ones and friends. So, I say I will never die. My journey has only begun."Original article source: Haunted doll tour turns tragic as paranormal investigator Dan Rivera dies at 54 Solve the daily Crossword
