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India Today
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Did the 'haunted' Annabelle doll really go missing? Here's the truth
If there's one story that has kept many awake at night, it's the tale of Annabelle - a Raggedy Ann doll whose legend dates back to the 1970s, when paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren declared it was possessed by a 'demonic spirit'.The infamous doll was back in the headlines after a fire broke out this month at the historic Nottoway Plantation - now known as Nottoway Resort - in White Castle, Louisiana. While no one was injured in the blaze, social media users began claiming that the doll had disappeared during the 'Devils on the Run Tour', a paranormal tour in Louisiana, and linked its supposed disappearance to the fire. The rumour intensified when some tourists claimed they hadn't seen the doll during the tour, which was organised by the New England Society for Psychic Research (NESPR).advertisementA user on x posted, "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."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. Trust Society (@TrustSociety_) May 20, 2025 Another user posted, "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."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. Megan (@MegWritesBooks) May 24, 2025advertisementSimilar panic-stricken posts could be seen on THE HELL DO YOU MEAN THEY LOST THE ANNABELLE DOLL??? ONE OF THE MOST HAUNTED POSSESSIONS?? THAT ANNABELLE? Lutsana (@theagustdoll) May 24, 2025What do you mean the Annabelle doll is missing ???? The Dark Feline (@TheDarkFelines) May 24, 2025The doll is usually kept at NESPR's Warrens' Occult Museum, established by Ed and Lorraine the speculation was short-lived. NESPR lead investigator Dan Rivera refuted the rumours, posting a video in which he walks through the museum and approaches the doll, which remains sealed inside a wooden reassured viewers: "Annabelle is not missing; she's not in Chicago," adding that the team will attend the 2025 Rock Island Roadhouse Esoteric Expo on October 4 in Rock Island, HAUNTED DOLLThe Annabelle doll was reportedly given as a gift to a nurse in Hartford, Connecticut, in the 1970s. It soon began exhibiting disturbing behavior - such as moving on its own, leaving handwritten notes, and allegedly attacking someone. The case drew the attention of the Warrens, who concluded that the doll was possessed by a demonic spirit - not a child's spirit, as some initially believed. They placed it inside a glass case and secured it within their then, Annabelle has gained notoriety as one of the most infamous haunted objects, inspiring numerous films and chilling Warrens' Occult Museum is located in Connecticut. Though it is no longer open to the public due to zoning restrictions, limited access is still granted to select visitors.
Time of India
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
‘Annabelle is not missing': Haunted doll found after online rumors spark panic
The infamous "haunted" Annabelle doll has been found safe and sound at the Warrens' Occult Museum, putting an end to a wave of social media rumors claiming the doll had gone missing. Dan Rivera, lead investigator at the New England Society for Psychic Research, confirmed in a TikTok video that the supposedly possessed doll never left its secured wooden case. 'I'm here at the museum right now, and I just wanna show you guys that Annabelle is in the Warrens' Occult Museum. Let's go inside and let's check,' he says in the video. 'Annabelle is not missing. She is not in Chicago,' he added. 'She has never been missing'. Annabelle goes 'missing', fans claim The panic began after the real-life Raggedy Ann doll, linked to a 1970s paranormal case investigated by famed ghost hunters Ed and Lorraine Warren, was featured in a U.S. tour called Devils on the Run. The exhibition's mobility led to online speculation that Annabelle had escaped during the tour, triggering fear among horror fans. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trekking pants for mountain sports and adventure travel Trek Kit India Shop Now Undo The organization later posted on Facebook to reassure the public: 'It's a rumor... Annabelle has NOT been stolen. The doll is safely in place at the Warren Occult Museum.' Annabelle gained notoriety after the Warrens claimed she was manipulated by a demonic entity and exhibited disturbing behavior like moving on her own and leaving eerie notes. Her story became the basis for The Conjuring film series. Not a first when Annabelle went 'missing' This isn't the first time the doll has stirred public fear. In 2020, Tony Spera , the Warrens' son-in-law, had to deny similar rumors in another video, assuring viewers that 'Annabelle's here. She didn't go anywhere.' In a selfie video, Spera said 'I'm here to tell you something, I don't know if you want to hear this or not, but Annabelle did not escape'. He added: 'Annabelle's here. She didn't go anywhere. She didn't take a trip. She didn't fly first class and she didn't go out to visit her boyfriend,' he said as he showed Annabelle in her glass case. 'So here she is. Let's put the rumors to rest, guys. 'I appreciate all the concern. I'd be concerned if Annabelle really did leave because she's nothing to play with.' AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
News18
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
No, Haunted Doll Annabelle Is Not Missing; This Is Where It Is Right Now
Last Updated: The Annabelle doll was out for a special tour called the Devils on the Run Tour, which stopped in New Orleans earlier this month. Famous haunted doll Annabelle, which featured in The Conjuring movies, caused a lot of trouble among people after reports claimed it had gone missing. The doll was out on a special tour called the Devils on the Run Tour, which stopped in New Orleans earlier this month. Some visitors said they didn't see Annabelle and many started assuming the doll was lost or stolen in Louisiana. Rumours escalated after a fire broke out at a nearby resort and some started linking the two events. To clarify the situation, Dan Rivera, the lead investigator from the New England Society for Psychic Research (NESPR), showed Annabelle safe inside the Warren Occult Museum. Even NESPR confirmed that the doll was not stolen. NESPR too confirmed and wrote, 'It's a Rumour. Annabelle has NOT been stolen. The doll is safely in place at the Warren Occult Museum." The Devils on the Run Tour will head to Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, in July. Fans and curious visitors will get another chance to see Annabelle closely at the 2025 Rock Island Roadhouse Esoteric Expo on October 4 in Rock Island, Illinois. Annabelle was first owned by a student who contacted paranormal experts Ed and Lorraine Warren after strange and scary things started happening with the doll. The Warrens said the doll was not just haunted, but possessed by a demon pretending to be the spirit of a young girl. Annabelle became well known after appearing in the 2013 horror film The Conjuring. Due to her spooky presence, she got her own movie in 2014, followed by two more films, Annabelle: Creation in 2017 and Annabelle Comes Home in 2019. First Published: May 26, 2025, 15:01 IST
Hindustan Times
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
'What a lucky day to be an Indian': Internet's meltdown over haunted doll Annabelle getting 'lost' will have you bawling
Annabelle needs no introduction. A horror fan or not, the Conjuring franchise's genre-defining hold on pop culture made sure that 'the world's most haunted doll', essentially became a household name. Now even if one is a non-believer, real-life lore coupled with the movie plots have at least ensured this much that news of 'her' being reportedly lost or stolen is enough to send the internet into a frenzied panic. Some excerpts from the hilarious meltdown: "I am safe. I am in india. Good luck y'all ☺️🖐🏻", "hahahahahaha what a lucky day to be an indian", "HOW DID THEY LOSE THE HAUNTED DOLL?!?!", "get her in the White House, theres a certain someone who she might like", "WHY DID THEY EVEN MOVE HER???", "2025 is gonna be interesting", "THEY LOST HER????? AFTER THE FIRE???? WHAT IS WRONG WITH THEM?? SHE WASN'T SUPPOSED TO GET OUT!!!!!", "I'm living in an interesting time in history" and "That means more Annabelle movies on the way 🥳🥳", to quote a few. Our personal favourite though, happens to be this one — "Jay hanuman gyan gun sagar📿🧿". A post shared by Kimberly Rhoades (@kimmi_rhoades) Now before you join in on the madness, just know that Annabelle isn't really lost, nor was she stolen. Earlier this month, the infamous doll was out on the Devils on the Run Tour, organised by the New England Society for Psychic Research (NESPR). When not cashing in on her cinematic fame, Annabelle is housed in the NESPR's Warrens' Occult Museum, established by paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren, around whose work the Conjuring franchise has been curated. Reports of her having been 'stolen' or being 'lost' emerged after a few tourists shared they hadn't caught a glimpse of her on her Louisiana trip. The fact that a damning fire broke out at the nearby Nottoway Plantation (now the Nottoway Resort in White Castle), during her alleged 'absence' only heightened the madness plaguing the internet. That being said, there seems to be official proof that Annabelle is in fact, exactly where she is supposed to be. NESPR lead investigator Dan Rivera shared a TikTok in which he showed his audience that the haunted doll was actually tucked away exactly where she should be, in the occult museum. Annabelle's next little trip will be to the 2025 Rock Island Roadhouse Esoteric Expo on October 4 in Rock Island, Illinois — an expedition everybody is going to have their eyes peeled for, given this time's hysteria!
Hindustan Times
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Did Annabelle doll chase people in Atlanta? Here's the truth behind chilling video sparking panic
The 'haunted' Annabelle doll is allegedly seen following people in downtown Atlanta in a strange video that has gone viral on social media. A doll-like figure is seen wandering the streets at midnight in the widely shared video, which led internet users to assume that the cursed Annabelle doll had escaped. 'Annabelle spotted for the first time after her escape!' one X user wrote. 'The missing Annabelle doll was spotted chasing people in downtown Atlanta,' another person stated. As the video of Annabelle swiftly went viral on social media, it sparked a surge of worry, perplexity, and conjecture. Some viewers commented, 'This looks way too real,' while others urged caution. 'You guys should just stoooooppp!!' a second user stated. 'There is just so much why happening,' a third person said. People started wondering if the genuine Annabelle, who was being held in a glass case by paranormal investigators, had somehow escaped as the rumors circulated. Amid rumors that Annabelle has gone missing, Tony Spera, Director of the New England Society for Psychic Research (NESPR), intervened to clarify the situation. He affirmed that the 'haunted' doll was never lost or stolen in a statement to Newsweek. According to Spera, 'the doll has never been missing,' adding that she stayed with the team safely for the whole time. Spera stated the Annabelle doll had just been on a brief tour to give admirers a chance to see it. 'The public was never in any danger,' he reassured. Also Read: 'Annabelle is not missing', authorities confirm whereabouts of 'haunted' doll after viral missing rumors The doll in the viral video was actually Fofao, a figure from Brazilian pop culture who is renowned for his uncanny look, not Annabelle. Fofão was played by comedian and actor Orival Pessini, who first appeared in the children's television series Balão Mágico and TV Fofão in the 1980s. Despite being designed for children, Fofão gained notoriety in the late 1980s because an urban legend alleged that his plush toy version concealed a dagger. The Brazilian viral meme group 'Carreta Furacao,' which comprised dancers disguised as pop culture figures, was responsible for the resurrection of Fofao in 2016. Her eerie appearance made Fofao a prominent figure.
