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Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Shocking twist revealed after real-life Annabelle doll handler's unexpected death
Dan Rivera was travelling across America with the real-life Annabelle doll, believed to be one of the most haunted objects in the country, when he mysteriously died A shocking twist has been revealed after the death of the real-life Annabelle doll's handler. Paranormal expert Dan Rivera was travelling across the United States when he died earlier this month. The US Army veteran, 54, had been hosting a tour across the country with the doll, which is believed to be the most haunted object in the country, when he suddenly died. Rivera had previously made a stop at the New England Society of Psychic Research (NESPR) in Pennsylvania, a coroner has heard. At the time of his death, he was visiting Gettysburg, where he was heading up the Devils On the Run tour alongside colleagues. But in a shocking twist, a coroner in Pennsylvania has confirmed that the haunted object that inspired films of the same name and The Conjuring was not present. Francis Dutrow, the Adams County coroner, confirmed to US media that Annabelle was not present when he arrived on the scene of Dan's death on July 13, after authorities had been notified. Dutrow revealed that the doll was not anywhere in the hotel room when he arrived. The Pennsylvania State Police shared that Dan had been discovered, dead, in his hotel room. In a statement shared on social media, they said: "Members from PSP Gettysburg responded to a hotel in Straban Township, Adams County for a report of a deceased W/H/M [man]. "The decedent was discovered in his hotel room by workers. Nothing unusual or suspicious was observed at the scene." His cause of death was listed as pending. Dan had been with his colleagues in the hours leading up to his death but told them he was returning to his hotel as he felt unwell. It's believed that his autopsy results are expected before the end of September. Months before the American tour, Dan had posted on social media about the "thrilling and terrifying adventure showcasing the most diabolical items from the infamous Warren's Occult Museum." However, he was given an eery warning from a woman just eight weeks ago. She said: "I don't understand why you guys would put yourself in danger like this, you really should put that doll back. And Lorraine Warren said it wasn't supposed to be touched or removed under no circumstances." The haunted doll had been given to legendary paranormal investigators, Ed and Lorraine Warren, who kept it in a glass case in their museum in Monroe, Connecticut, with a warning on its casing reading: "Warning: Positively Do Not Open," due to the "evil-spirited entity" living within it.. The Warrens also founded the NESPR in Monroe in 1952 in order to investigate suspected hauntings. In their lifetime, they investigated more than 10,000 cases across America and worldwide and often documented their experiences, including their encounter with Annabelle. Speaking about the doll, Lorraine said: "It's not what the doll looks like that makes it scary. It is what has been infused within the doll. Evil." The haunting Annabelle doll story is said to have begun in 1968 when a nursing student was gifted a Raggedy Ann doll as a gift. "She brings it home where she lives with a roommate," the NESPR say. "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 two roommates tried to accept the doll's spirit and please it only to have it reciprocate maliciousness and violent intent."
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Police Share Findings Into Annabelle Doll Handler Dan Rivera's Death
Originally appeared on E! Online Police are clearing the air about the sudden death of Dan Rivera, the paranormal investigator who passed away while on tour with the supposedly haunted Annabelle doll. Dan was found dead on July 13 at a hotel in Gettysburg, where the 54-year-old and the New England Society of Psychic Research (NESPR) hosted a viewing of the mystifying toy, according to the Pennsylvania State Police. "The decedent was discovered in his hotel room by workers," a police report released on July 16 read. "Nothing unusual or suspicious was observed at the scene." A cause of death has not been determined, pending an autopsy, per authorities. In the wake of Dan's death, his fellow investigators at the NESPR said in a July 15 press release that they were "still coming to terms with this profound loss." "Dan was not only a vital part of our team for over a decade, but also a deeply compassionate, loyal and dedicated friend," their statement read. "His caring nature and sense of purpose made a deep impact on everyone who had the privilege of knowing him." More from E! Online 2025 ESPY Award Winners: See the Complete List RHONJ's Dolores Catania Shares Important Warning About Injectable Weight Loss Drugs Christina Haack and Tarek El Moussa's HGTV Shows Cancelled While they "do not know what the future of NESPR will look like without Dan," the organization is still moving forward with their plans to tour Annabelle. "We believe with all our hearts that Dan would have wanted the work to continue," NESPR added in their statement. "We will carry his spirit with us in everything we do." NESPR was founded by demonologist Ed Warren and his wife Lorraine Warren, a trance medium. Their work—particularly with Annabelle, which NESPR said was determined by the couple to be "demonically possessed"—served as the basis of The Conjuring movie franchise, with Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga playing the Warrens. According to NESPR, Dan was a "constant presence" around Lorraine before her death in 2019. "He worked closely with Lorraine Warren and remained by her side even as her health declined," the firm noted in its July 15 statement, "always offering a steady hand and unwavering support." Typically, Annabelle is kept at the Warrens' Occult Museum in Monroe, Conn. However, NESPR is currently offering what is advertised as a "chilling experience" with the doll as part of its Devils On The Run Tour. The tour is slated to wrap up in Maine this September. Read on for more celebrity supernatural stories. Courteney CoxDemi LovatoJoey KingAriana GrandeOctavia SpencerJennifer AnistonMiley CyrusKeanu ReevesVanessa HudgensHugh GrantBrian Cox For the latest breaking news updates, click here to download the E! News App
Express Tribune
6 days ago
- Express Tribune
Police report reveals new details in death of Annabelle doll tour guide Dan Rivera
A police report released July 16 offers new insight into the sudden death of Dan Rivera, the longtime paranormal investigator who died while touring with the allegedly haunted Annabelle doll. According to the Pennsylvania State Police, Rivera was discovered deceased on July 13 in his hotel room in Gettysburg by staff members. 'Nothing unusual or suspicious was observed at the scene,' the official report stated. Authorities confirmed that no evidence of foul play was found, and that Rivera's cause of death remains undetermined pending autopsy results. The 54-year-old had been on the road with the New England Society of Psychic Research (NESPR), co-founded by famed demonologists Ed and Lorraine Warren. Rivera had been a key figure in NESPR for over a decade and frequently accompanied Lorraine Warren prior to her passing in 2019. In a statement, NESPR mourned the loss of a 'deeply compassionate, loyal and dedicated friend.' While they continue to grieve, the group plans to go ahead with their 'Devils On The Run' tour, which includes appearances by the Annabelle doll and is scheduled to conclude in Maine this September. Rivera's death remains under investigation.
Mint
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
Dan Rivera: Paranormal investigator dies while with Annabelle, haunted doll from Conjuring movies; check police report
Ahead of the release of a new Conjuring movie, a man was found dead while travelling with the 'possessed' doll that inspired the movie franchise. The Conjuring: Last Rites is set for a September release. Meanwhile, police have now spoken about Dan Rivera's sudden death. Dan Rivera, a 54-year-old paranormal investigator, was found dead in his hotel room on July 13 in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. He was on tour with the 'haunted' Annabelle doll, along with the New England Society of Psychic Research (NESPR). The exact cause of death is still unknown and will be confirmed after an autopsy. According to police, there was nothing suspicious at the scene of his death. "The decedent was discovered in his hotel room by workers. Nothing unusual or suspicious was observed at the scene," E! News quoted the police report as stating. NESPR has released a statement, saying they are heartbroken over Dan's death. He had been a key team member for over 10 years. He was known as a 'deeply compassionate, loyal and dedicated friend', says the statement. Though unsure of their future without him, the group will continue touring with Annabelle, believing Dan would want their work to carry on. "We will carry his spirit with us in everything we do," it said. NESPR was started by Edward Warren (played by Patrick Wilson in movies) and Lorraine Warren (played by Vera Farmiga). Ed was a demon expert, and Lorraine was a trance medium. A trance medium is someone who says they can talk to spirits by going into a half-sleep-like state. The couple became famous for investigating Annabelle, a doll they believed was "demonically possessed". Their work inspired The Conjuring films. Ed died in 2006 while Lorraine passed away in 2019. According to NESPR, Dan supported Lorraine until the end. Annabelle is usually kept at their museum in Monroe, Connecticut. But, now, NESPR is taking the doll on a tour called Devils On The Run. The paranormal investigation group promises a 'chilling experience' for visitors. The tour ends in Maine this September.
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Dan Rivera, Paranormal Investigator, Dies Suddenly at 54
Originally appeared on E! Online A paranormal investigator's sudden death has sparked a new mystery. Dan Rivera—who was hosting a national tour of the original Annabelle doll, popularized in The Conjuring movie franchise—died suddenly following a stop with the New England Society of Psychic Research (NESPR) in Gettysburg, Pa. He was 54. "It's with deep sadness that Tony, Wade, and I share the sudden passing of our close friend and partner, Dan Rivera," NESPR lead investigator Chris "Jeek" Gilloren wrote on the group's Facebook page July 14. "We are heartbroken and still processing this loss." Gilloren went on to reflect on Rivera's legacy, sharing, "Dan truly believed in sharing his experiences and educating people on the paranormal. His kindness and passion touched everyone who knew him." He added, "Thank you for your support and kind thoughts during this difficult time." Rivera's cause of death wasn't shared. The Adams County Coroner listed it as "pending," according to records viewed by USA Today. Authorities were called to a local Gettysburg hotel on the evening of July 13 and responded to a report of a CPR in progress of a 54-year-old man, according to Adams County dispatch scanner archives obtained by the outlet. More from E! Online Kelly Ripa Reveals Husband Mark Consuelos' 'Repulsive' Sex Habit Emilie Kiser's Husband Brady Kiser Could Face Felony Child Abuse Charge Over Son Trigg's Death Christina Haack and Tarek El Moussa's HGTV Shows Cancelled One day prior, NESPR hosted a showing of the Annabelle doll, which inspired the chilling character in the Conjuring horror film franchise. The doll is normally kept at the Warrens' Occult Museum in Monroe, Conn., which was created by NESPR founders Ed Warren, a demonologist, and his wife Lorraine Warren, a trance medium (played by Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga in the movies). According to the organization's website, the haunting story behind Annabelle began in 1968, when a nursing student was given a Raggedy Ann doll as a gift. "She brings it home where she lives with a roommate," reads the NESPR website. "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 two roommates tried to accept the doll's spirit and please it only to have it reciprocate maliciousness and violent intent." At the time, the Warrens were called to investigate, determining that the doll was "demonically possessed." "They removed the doll from the house," the site states, "and encased it in a glass box to contain the evil spirited entity." NESPR's Devils On The Run Tour advertises a "chilling experience" with the doll that has "reportedly brought misfortune, injury, and even death to those who have interacted with it improperly." Rivera was involved in paranormal research and investigations for over a decade before his death, according to his bio on the NESPR website. "At an early age he was introduced to haunting phenomena," reads his bio, "having witnessed paranormal events occurring in his home." In addition to being a U.S. army veteran, the Connecticut native considered himself to be "an expert in the rites and rituals of Santeria." According to the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom, "Santería is a syncretic religion based significantly in the traditions of the Yoruba and incorporating elements of Catholicism. Today, roughly 70 percent of Cubans observe one or more Santeria or other religious practices based in an African tradition." For the latest breaking news updates, click here to download the E! News App Solve the daily Crossword
