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No, The Haunted Annabelle Doll Wasn't With Dan Rivera When He Died In Hotel Room
Last Updated: Dan Rivera was found dead in his hotel room in Gettysburg on July 13. Dan Rivera, a well-known paranormal investigator, was found dead in his hotel room in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, on July 13. The 54-year-old, a researcher with the New England Society for Psychic Research (NESPR), was on a tour with the haunted Annabelle doll when he lost his life. After the news of his sudden death made it to the headlines, people started speculating that the infamous doll was behind it. Contrary to popular belief, officials have now confirmed that the doll was not in the hotel room when Dan died. Adams County Coroner Francis Dutrow told People that the doll was nowhere to be found in the room when he arrived. In fact, the Annabelle doll was not there at any time during Dan's stay in the hotel room. Meanwhile, the Pennsylvania State Police shared a report with the outlet on July 16, stating that 'nothing unusual or suspicious was observed at the scene." Earlier that day, the paranormal investigator had informed his colleagues that he was not feeling well and had decided to rest in his hotel room. He was later found dead in his room, with the exact cause still unknown. An autopsy report is expected to be coming out in the next few weeks. Who Is Dan Rivera A US Army veteran, Dan Rivera was a lead investigator with the New England Society for Psychic Research (NESPR), which was founded in 1952 by famous ghost hunters Ed and Lorraine Warren. Besides his role as a researcher, he had also worked on paranormal shows, including Travel Channel's Most Haunted Places and produced Netflix's 28 Days Haunted. He is survived by his wife, Sarah, and their four children. At the time of his death, Dan was on a paranormal tour titled Devils on the Run, which featured some allegedly haunted objects, including the Annabelle doll. According to NESPR, he last performed at the Soldiers National Orphanage as part of the tour. All About The 'Haunted Annabelle" Doll According to NESPR, the Annabelle doll is known in the world of the paranormal for being 'haunted". The real antique doll is named Raggedy Ann. It first showed abnormal behaviour in 1968 when a nursing student in Connecticut claimed that it moved on its own, left eerie messages and even turned violent. Later, it was said that the doll was possessed by the spirit of a child named Annabelle. Ed and Lorraine Warren, founders of NESPR, said that the doll was not haunted but possessed by a demonic entity. They locked it in a glass case at their museum in Connecticut. Annabelle became well-known after appearing in the 2013 horror film The Conjuring. Due to her spooky presence, she starred in her own movie in 2014, followed by two more films: Annabelle: Creation in 2017 and Annabelle Comes Home in 2019. view comments First Published: July 21, 2025, 15:24 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
India Today
a day ago
- India Today
'Haunted' Annabelle doll wasn't in US hotel room where paranormal investigator died
A leading figure in the world of paranormal investigation was found dead in a Gettysburg hotel room on July 13 and, despite swirling rumours, the 'haunted' Annabelle doll - linked to decades of supernatural lore - was not present anywhere on the spot at that Rivera, 54, a longtime researcher with the New England Society for Psychic Research (NESPR), died while on tour in the US state of Pennsylvania, People reports. He participated in the 'Devils on the Run' paranormal tour, which featured alleged haunted objects, including the notorious Raggedy Ann-style doll said to be possessed by a sinister to People, Adams County Coroner Francis Dutrow said that the Annabelle doll was not in the room when he arrived at the spot after the paranormal investigator's death. In fact, the doll was not in the hotel room at any point during his stay, Dutrow added. 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 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 tale later served as inspiration for The Conjuring universe of films, propelling Annabelle into pop culture as a symbol of cursed objects.- EndsTrending Reel
Time of India
a day ago
- Time of India
Dan Rivera mystery: No sign of Annabelle doll in hotel room; paranormalist's death leaves eerie silence
The mystery surrounding the death of American paranormal investigator Dan Rivera has taken a chilling turn, as Pennsylvania authorities confirm that the notorious Annabelle doll was not in the room where he died. But the eerie coincidence has only deepened the unease around his final hours. Rivera, 54, a lead investigator with the Connecticut-based New England Society for Psychic Research (NESPR), was in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, one of America's most haunted towns, for the Devils on the Run tour, accompanied by none other than Annabelle herself. But by Sunday morning, 13 July, he was found dead in his hotel room. The doll made famous by The Conjuring horror franchise is believed by many to be demonically possessed. Adams County Coroner Francis Dutrow told People on Friday, 18 July, that Annabelle was not in the room at the time when he arrived at the site on Sunday. He further added that the doll had not been in the room at all. Still, the timing of Rivera's death, while on tour with the infamous artefact, has left believers of the paranormal rattled. According to a report released by Pennsylvania State Police on Wednesday, 16 July, Rivera was discovered by hotel workers in Straban Township. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Beyond Text Generation: An AI Tool That Helps You Write Better Grammarly Install Now Undo 'Nothing unusual or suspicious was observed at the scene,' it said. His cause of death remains under investigation, with autopsy results expected in 8–10 weeks. Dutrow also noted that Rivera had been with colleagues that morning before excusing himself, saying he felt unwell and was heading back to his room, only to never return. To some, it might sound like a tragic coincidence. But to those believing in the story of Annabelle, the circumstances feel almost too chilling to ignore. The doll's story dates back to 1968, when a young nursing student received it as a gift. What began as minor disturbances quickly escalated into disturbing paranormal activity. A medium later claimed the doll was inhabited by the spirit of a young girl named Annabelle. But when the roommates tried to live peacefully with the doll, it responded with violence. Paranormal legends Ed and Lorraine Warren, founders of NESPR, eventually intervened, identifying the doll as demonically possessed. Since then, Annabelle has been kept locked in a glass case, sealed off from the world, or so it is believed. Dan Rivera had worked with NESPR for over a decade, dedicating his life to investigating what most dare not even whisper. In a heartfelt statement released Tuesday, 15 July, the society said: 'Dan was not only a vital part of our team for over a decade, but also a deeply compassionate, loyal, and dedicated friend.' '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 doll might have been absent from the room, but its origin is still rattling people over what the cause behind Rivera's death might have been.
India.com
2 days ago
- India.com
Paranormal Veteran Found Dead After Haunted Tour – Annabelle Doll Vanishes, Mystery Deepens
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania: Dan Rivera knew what it meant to walk into places most people avoid. He had stood still in rooms where the air never quite felt empty, stepped carefully across floorboards that remembered too much and sat in silence where children once wept. Ghost stories were not stories to him. They were testimonies. On the night of July 13, Dan finished another tour. It was a full house. The 'Devils on the Run' had stopped at the old Soldiers National Orphanage, a place layered in loss. He spoke with care, as he always did, about Annabelle – the doll many believe never truly sleeps. People listened and laughed. Some looked over their shoulders. Then Dan said goodnight and walked away into the Gettysburg dark. He never made it to morning. Hours later, hotel workers unlocked his door. Dan was alone. He was not breathing. Paramedics came. The Pennsylvania State Police arrived. Nothing looked out of place. No blood. No broken glass. Just quiet. And something was missing. The doll. Coroner Francis Dutrow, the first official on the scene, confirmed what people had already begun whispering online. 'The Annabelle doll was not in the room when I arrived. It had never been in there,' he said. That absence carried weight. Dan had been touring with Annabelle. He had spoken about her only hours earlier. She was part of his work, his warnings and his purpose. But in the room where he died, she was gone. The New England Society for Psychic Research, the group Dan had worked with for more than a decade, tried to calm the storm of speculation. 'She is safely secured,' they said. But that statement only opened more questions. When did she leave? Who took her? Why was not she there? Beneath NESPR's online tribute to Dan, someone wrote asked, 'What happened in that room?' Annabelle's story goes back further than most know. Not born from film scripts, but from a small apartment in Connecticut in 1968. A nursing student received the doll as a gift. She kept it in her home. Then things began to move. The girl brought in a medium. The answer – a child named Annabelle lived inside the doll. But the Warrens, Ed and Lorraine, felt something colder. They did not call it a haunting. They called it a possession. The doll was locked behind glass in their museum. A warning written above it, 'Do Not Touch.' But Annabelle never really stayed quiet. She appeared on movie posters. Inspired entire horror franchises. Gathered followers, skeptics and believers. Dan Rivera spent years carrying her story, reminding people that what scares us often wants to be heard. Dan was not in this for fame. He was a veteran. A husband. A father. He joined the NESPR to help people who were afraid in their own homes. To offer answers where others only gave silence. He became a familiar face on paranormal shows. Netflix's '28 Days Haunted'. Travel Channel's 'Most Haunted Places'. But those who knew him say his real gift was offline, in basements, living rooms and abandoned schools, where families waited for peace. 'He always listened first. He never treated fear like fiction,' the NESPR said. Ryan Buell, host of 'Paranormal State', described Dan as 'thoughtful, committed and kind'. A man who had seen shadows but always carried light. That final day, Dan did not feel well. He told his colleagues he would be heading back early. The tour went on. He quietly stepped away. By nightfall, he was gone. The autopsy report will take time, maybe two months. So far, no signs point to foul play. No evidence of anything unnatural. But the timing is impossible to ignore. He had spent his night talking about a cursed object. The doll vanished. Then he died. Dan's death has left a hole, not just in his team, but in the community that followed his work. The NESPR says their tours will continue, now in his name. But for those who stood with him in old theatres, abandoned hospitals and war-touched orphanages, there is something they cannot stop thinking about. A man devoted to unmasking fear now gone. A doll that should have been locked away now unaccounted for. Dan Rivera leaves behind his wife, his children and years of unanswered questions. He followed the stories that no one else dared to. He believed people when they said they were scared. He chased shadows with steady hands. Now, as people search for meaning, all that remains is silence and a locked door. And somewhere, once again, Annabelle is missing.
NDTV
2 days ago
- NDTV
"Demonic" Annabelle Doll Missing From Hotel Room Where Paranormal Investigator Found Dead: Report
The Annabelle doll, a supposedly haunted relic, was found missing from paranormal investigator Dan Rivera's hotel room after his death in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, People reported. The 54-year-old was found dead in his hotel room on July 13 after leading a sold-out ghost tour called "Devils on the Run" at the Soldiers National Orphanage, which featured the Annabelle doll. The cause of death remains unknown, with autopsy results expected in eight to ten weeks. However, the authorities confirmed that Rivera's death didn't appear suspicious, and he was found alone in his hotel room. Adams County Coroner Francis Dutrow told People Friday that the doll wasn't in the room when first responders found Rivera. Here's what we know about the Annabelle doll The Annabelle doll is believed to be haunted and has been linked to a series of paranormal activities since the 1970s. According to the New England Society for Psychic Research's website, the doll was gifted to a student nurse. She brought it home, where she lived with her roommate in 1968. "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 organisation wrote. "The two roommates tried to accept the doll's spirit and please it only to have it reciprocate maliciousness and violent intent." Ed and Lorraine Warren, renowned paranormal investigators, claimed the doll was "demonically possessed". The doll also inspired the horror film franchise The Conjuring. What are the conspiracy theories? Conspiracy theorists have linked Rivera's death to the Annabelle doll, despite police statements that nothing unusual or suspicious was found at the scene. Some fans and followers are also speculating about the doll's curse, while others are paying tribute to Rivera's work and legacy. In a report shared on July 16, the Pennsylvania State Police said, "Members from PSP Gettysburg responded to a hotel in Straban Township, Adams County for a report of a deceased [man]." "The decedent was discovered in his hotel room by workers. Nothing unusual or suspicious was observed at the scene." Despite Rivera's death, the New England Society for Psychic Research plans to continue their supernatural tour, honouring Rivera's memory.
