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4 days ago
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What happened to 'Annabelle' doll after investigator Dan Rivera dies mysteriously in hotel room? Truth might spook you
Dan Rivera, a 54-year-old paranormal investigator and US Army veteran, was found dead in his Gettysburg, Pennsylvania hotel room this week. His death occurred just hours after he completed a sold-out performance of the 'Devils on the Run Tour' at the Soldiers National Orphanage, an event that featured the reportedly cursed Annabelle doll, New York Post reported. When first responders arrived Sunday night, they discovered Rivera's body but noted that the infamous doll was not in the room, according to Adams County Coroner Francis Dutrow, who spoke to People on Friday. The cause of Rivera's death remains uncertain, with autopsy results still awaited to be released. Rivera gained recognition as a paranormal investigator on the Travel Channel's 'Most Haunted Places' and worked as a producer on several other programs, including Netflix's '28 Days Haunted". As part of his tour, Rivera travelled across the United States alongside members of the New England Society for Psychic Research, an organisation established in 1952 by renowned paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren, to showcase the Raggedy Ann Doll figure. In 1970, the Annabelle doll became linked to a series of alleged hauntings after being given to Donna, a nursing student in Connecticut. Paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren stated that the doll moved its arms on its own, followed individuals around the apartment, and exhibited other terrifying and hostile behaviours. The Warrens, whose experiences inspired the 'The Conjuring' horror film franchise, also asserted that Annabelle was demonically possessed. They claimed the doll once stabbed a police officer and caused a car accident involving a priest before being placed in their museum in Connecticut. A psychic medium involved in the case believed the doll was inhabited by the spirit of a deceased six-year-old girl named Annabelle. Since then, conspiracy theorists have connected Rivera's unexpected death to the supposedly haunted artifact, even though state police confirmed on Wednesday that there was 'nothing unusual or suspicious' discovered at the scene. Despite the sudden loss of their lead investigator, the New England Society for Psychic Research (NESPR) announced plans to carry on with their supernatural tour. According to tour organisers, 'We believe with all our hearts that Dan would have wanted the work to continue — bringing people together, sharing knowledge, and honoring the memory of Ed and Lorraine Warren. We will carry his spirit in everything we do."
New York Post
5 days ago
- New York Post
Demonic ‘Annabelle' doll absent from hotel room where paranormal investigator Dan Rivera is found dead
The infamous Annabelle doll wasn't in the room — but death was. Paranormal investigator Dan Rivera, 54, was found dead in his Gettysburg hotel room this week, just hours after finishing a sold-out 'Devils on the Run Tour' at the Soldiers National Orphanage, which featured the allegedly cursed Annabelle doll, People reported. The creepy plaything wasn't in the room though when first responders arrived and found the US Army veteran dead later that night, Adams County Coroner Francis Dutrow told the outlet. Advertisement 4 Paranormal investigator Dan Rivera with Annabelle doll. @dan_rivera_nespr / Instagram Rivera's cause of death remains unknown, with autopsy results still pending. 4 Annabelle doll in a glass case with a warning sign. Matthew McDermott Advertisement He had been featured as a paranormal investigator on the Travel Channel's 'Most Haunted Places' and served as producer for a number of other shows, including Netflix's '28 Days Haunted.' Part of Rivera's tour included traveling around the US with other members of the New England Society for Psychic Research — founded in 1952 by famous paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren — to show off the Raggedy Ann Doll figure. 4 Rivera died suddenly on Sunday night in Pennsylvania. Dan Rivera / Facebook The Annabelle doll has been tied to a series of supposed hauntings in 1970 after it was given to a Connecticut nursing student named Donna. The Warrens claimed the toy physically lifted its own arms, followed people around the apartment, and would display other frightening and malicious behavior. Advertisement The couple, whose story inspired 'The Conjuring' horror movie series, also claimed Annabelle was demonically possessed and had stabbed a police officer and caused a car crash involving a priest, later moving it to their museum in Connecticut. A psychic medium believed the doll was inhabited by the spirit of a dead 6-year-old named Annabelle. 4 Rivera holding the allegedly cursed Annabelle doll. Dan Rivera / Facebook Conspiracy theorists have since linked Rivera's sudden demise to the allegedly haunted relic, despite state police confirming Wednesday that 'nothing unusual or suspicious' was found at the grim scene. Advertisement NESPR said it plans to continue its supernatural tour following the sudden loss of their chief investigator. 'We believe with all our hearts that Dan would have wanted the work to continue — bringing people together, sharing knowledge, and honoring the memory of Ed and Lorraine Warren,' tour organizers said in a statement. 'We will carry his spirit in everything we do.'
Sky News AU
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Sky News AU
Paranormal investigator Dan Rivera dies suddenly on ‘Annabelle' haunted doll tour
A paranormal investigator died suddenly Sunday night while touring with the infamous and supposedly haunted Annabelle doll, his tour organizers have announced Dan Rivera, a US Army veteran, was in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, on his sold-out 'Devils on the Run Tour' when firefighters and medics rushed to his hotel, the Evening Sun reported. CPR was performed but Rivera, 54, died, according to the New England Society for Psychic Research (NESPR), where he was the lead investigator. His exact cause of death remains unclear. Rivera was featured as a paranormal investigator on the Travel Channel's 'Most Haunted Places' and served as producer for a number of other shows, including Netflix's '28 Days Haunted.' As part of his tour, Rivera was traveling around the US with other members of the NESPR to show off Annabelle, the creepy and allegedly demonic doll. His death came after he finished a three-day sold-out stop in Gettysburg from Friday through Sunday, hosted by 'Ghostly Images of Gettysburg Tours' at the Soldiers National Orphanage, the NESPR said Monday. Rivera, who is survived by his wife, Sarah, and four children, used social media, including viral TikToks, to bring international attention to the tour. Fellow paranormal investigator Ryan Buell paid tribute to Rivera. 'I have so many amazing memories with this guy. Just as recently as two months ago, we traveled around the country and introduced a whole new generation to Ed and Lorraine Warren's legacy,' he wrote on TikTok. Annabelle, a Raggedy Ann doll, was tied to a series of supposed hauntings in 1970 after being given to a Connecticut nursing student named Donna. Ed and Lorraine Warren, the famous paranormal investigators, claimed the doll physically lifted its own arms, followed people around the apartment, and would display other frightening and malicious behavior. The couple also claimed Annabelle had stabbed a police officer and caused a car crash involving a priest. A psychic medium claimed the doll was inhabited by the spirit of a dead 6-year-old girl called Annabelle, and the Warrens said it was demonically possessed and moved the doll to their museum in Connecticut. The Warrens, who founded the NESPR in 1952, investigated a number of mysterious cases, including the Amityville Horror house on Long Island and the Annabelle doll. Their stories inspired 'The Conjuring,' the highest-grossing horror movie series worldwide. After Ed's death in 2006, followed by that of Lorraine in 2019, the Warrens' occult museum and the NESPR have been maintained in Connecticut by their daughter Judy and son-in-law Tony Spera. In 2019, the museum closed to the public over zoning issues, and in recent years, they have toured around the US instead. Back in mid-May, conspiracy theorists tried to link Annabelle to a prison breakout and devastating fire in Louisiana, pointing to the timing of the doll's tour stop in New Orleans. But Spera stamped out the speculation, telling The Post that Annabelle was never 'out of our control' during the pit stop in the Big Easy. Originally published as Paranormal investigator Dan Rivera dies suddenly on 'Annabelle' haunted doll tour
The Sun
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Paranormal investigator dies during Annabelle doll tour
GETTYSBURG: According to the New York Post, a paranormal researcher has died unexpectedly whilst conducting a tour featuring the notorious Annabelle doll, known for its alleged supernatural properties. Dan Rivera, aged 54 and a former US Army serviceman, passed away on Sunday evening in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, during his popular 'Devils on the Run Tour' event. Emergency responders, including firefighters and paramedics, were dispatched to his accommodation facility, as reported by the Evening Sun. Despite attempts at cardiopulmonary resuscitation, Rivera could not be revived, confirmed the New England Society for Psychic Research (NESPR), where he held the position of chief investigator. The specific circumstances surrounding his death have not been disclosed. Rivera had gained recognition through his appearances on Travel Channel's 'Most Haunted Places' programme and worked as a producer on various productions, including Netflix's '28 Days Haunted' series. During his touring activities, Rivera travelled across America alongside fellow NESPR members, presenting the controversial Annabelle doll to audiences nationwide. The tragedy occurred following the completion of a three-day engagement in Gettysburg, which ran from Friday through Sunday. The event was hosted by 'Ghostly Images of Gettysburg Tours' at the historic Soldiers National Orphanage location, NESPR announced on Monday. Rivera leaves behind his spouse Sarah and four children. He had utilised social media platforms, including popular TikTok videos, to promote the tour internationally. Colleague Ryan Buell, another paranormal researcher, shared his condolences for Rivera on social media. 'I have countless wonderful memories with this individual. Just two months ago, we journeyed across the nation introducing a new generation to the work of Ed and Lorraine Warren,' Buell posted on TikTok. The Annabelle Legacy The Annabelle doll, fashioned as a Raggedy Ann figure, became associated with alleged supernatural incidents in 1970 when it was presented to Donna, a nursing student in Connecticut. Renowned paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren documented claims that the doll demonstrated autonomous movement, including lifting its limbs independently and appearing to track individuals throughout living spaces, whilst exhibiting other disturbing behaviours. The investigating duo also reported that Annabelle had allegedly injured a police officer and caused a vehicular accident involving a member of the clergy. A spiritual medium suggested the doll contained the essence of a deceased six-year-old child named Annabelle, though the Warrens concluded it was under demonic influence and relocated the item to their Connecticut museum. The Warrens established NESPR in 1952 and examined numerous unexplained phenomena, including the famous Amityville Horror residence on Long Island. Their investigations became the foundation for 'The Conjuring' film franchise, which achieved the highest box office earnings of any horror movie series globally. Following Ed Warren's passing in 2006 and Lorraine's death in 2019, their daughter Judy and son-in-law Tony Spera have continued managing the occult museum and NESPR operations in Connecticut. The museum ceased public operations in 2019 due to zoning regulations, leading to the current touring format across America. Earlier this year in May, social media conspiracy theorists attempted to connect Annabelle to a prison escape and major fire incident in Louisiana, noting the timing coincided with the doll's New Orleans tour stop. However, Spera dismissed these theories, stating to media outlets that Annabelle remained under proper supervision throughout the Louisiana visit.
