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Indian Express
20-07-2025
- Indian Express
Paranormal investigator dies after Annabelle tour, infamous doll was ‘not in room', says coroner
Paranormal investigator Dan Rivera was found dead in his hotel room in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, just hours after wrapping up a show that featured the so-called haunted Annabelle doll but the doll itself was not in the room, according to the coroner who reached the spot, People reported. Rivera, 54, had taken part in a stop on the 'Devils on the Run' tour at the historic Soldiers National Orphanage on Sunday, July 13. He was discovered unresponsive later that evening by hotel staff. Adams County Coroner Francis Dutrow told that the doll 'was not present when I arrived at the scene,' and confirmed it 'had not been in the hotel room at all.' The Pennsylvania State Police confirmed to reporters that officers were called to the hotel after a man was found dead in his room. 'There was nothing unusual or suspicious observed at the scene,' the police said in a statement on Wednesday, 16 July. Coroner Dutrow added that Rivera had been feeling unwell earlier in the day and told colleagues he was returning to his room. The cause of death is still unknown. Autopsy results are expected in eight to 10 weeks. The missing Annabelle doll, the apparently haunted object at the centre of Rivera's tour, raised immediate questions online. 'The doll wasn't in the room,' said NESPR, the group Rivera worked with, in a statement quoted by The New York Post. 'She is safely secured.' Rivera had been touring with the doll and speaking about its controversial history, often warning audiences about its supposed dangers. Dan Rivera was a lead investigator with the New England Society for Psychic Research (NESPR), founded in 1952 by famed ghost hunters Ed and Lorraine Warren. He was also a US Army veteran, a father, and a husband. He had worked on several paranormal programmes, including Most Haunted Places on the Travel Channel, and produced Netflix's 28 Days Haunted. In a tribute to Rivera, NESPR 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.' They added, '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 peace.' According to NESPR, the Annabelle doll became infamous in 1968 after a student nurse in Connecticut claimed it behaved strangely. A medium later said it was inhabited by the spirit of a child named Annabelle. Ed and Lorraine Warren, however, said the doll was not a harmless ghost but demonically possessed. They locked it in a glass case at their museum in Connecticut, where it remains today. The story helped inspire The Conjuring film series and a spin-off franchise centered on Annabelle. Rivera is survived by his wife and children. His friend Ryan Buell, host of Paranormal State, posted a tribute on Facebook describing Rivera as 'a thoughtful, committed investigator and a devoted family man.' While officials say there is no foul play, the mystery surrounding Rivera's death and the absence of the doll from the scene continues to draw public attention. One person wrote under NESPR's tribute post: 'What happened in that room?'
16-07-2025
Paranormal investigator who helped lead 'Annabelle' doll themed tour dies suddenly
Paranormal investigator Dan Rivera has died, according to the New England Society for Psychic Research. Rivera was a senior lead investigator for the organization, which announced his death in a July 14 Facebook post. "It's with deep sadness that [investigator] Tony [Holmes], [investigator] Wade [Kirby], and I share the sudden passing of our close friend and partner, Dan Rivera," lead investigator Chris Gilloren wrote. "We are heartbroken and still processing this loss. Dan truly believed in sharing his experiences and educating people on the paranormal. His kindness and passion touched everyone who knew him. Thank you for your support and kind thoughts during this difficult time." According to the Pennsylvania State Police, a 54-year-old white male was found deceased by co-workers on July 13 in a hotel room in Straban Township in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. The incident was ruled a natural death. Police said "nothing unusual or suspicious was observed at the scene," and an autopsy is pending. Ryan Buell, the host of "Paranormal State," a series that ran on A&E from 2007-2011, shared news of Rivera's death on Facebook and remembered him as a "loyal and caring friend." "When I got clean and entered recovery and decided to show my face again, hardly anyone wanted anything to do with me. But Dan believed in me," Buell wrote in part. "He wanted me to 'come back home,' to return to being a part of NESPR and the Warrens family. He believed in me when I struggled to believe in myself. That's who he was." Rivera was on the Devil on the Run Tour for NESPR, traveling with a Raggedy Ann doll referred to as "Annabelle" that, according to the organization, is allegedly possessed by the evil spirit of a young girl named Annabelle. The Devil on the Run Tour: Annabelle in Gettysburg, which ran from July 11 to 13, was billed as a "chance to meet one of the most haunted objects in the world -- up close, in one of America's most haunted towns."
Hindustan Times
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Is Annabelle responsible for Louisiana plantation house fire, New Orleans prison break? Evil doll's tour sparks panic
With the anticipated release of another Annabelle sequel this year, the infamous haunted doll has been making the rounds in the US, sending social media users into a frenzy. Ryan Daniel Buell, a paranormal expert and ex-host of Paranormal State, shared footage of the doll's ongoing tour on TikTok, garnering the attention of millions of viewers. 'The energy is definitely different here. The (New England Society of Psychic Research) guys invited me to carry her in… not gonna lie, I was saying the Lord's Prayer the entire time,' he stated. Items, such as Annabelle, are being displayed throughout the nation by the Devils on the Run Tour from the Warrens Occult Museum collection in Monroe. One of the Warrens' most well-known case files, Annabelle served as the inspiration for three horror films titled 'Annabelle,' which are an integral component of a broader cinematic universe that started with the 2013 film 'The Conjuring.' The real Annabelle is a more conventional Raggedy Ann doll, but the one in the films is a porcelain doll with a distinctive design. The doll was presented from a mother to her daughter, a nursing student, the Warrens said. According to SyFy, she and her roommate experienced a few unsettling incidents at their apartment before a medium informed them that the doll was possessed by the spirit of a young girl named Annabelle who passed away where the property stood. Also Read: 'I'm angry that…': Palm Spring explosion suspect called himself 'pro-mortalist' and 'anti-life' in chilling confession Meanwhile, several netizens reacted to Annabelle's Louisiana and New Orleans tour, with many wondering if the haunted doll was responsible for Louisiana plantation house fire and New Orleans prison break. The Parish Sheriff's Office informed that eleven prisoners deemed "armed and dangerous" escaped from a New Orleans jail on Friday morning. According to the sheriff's office, the prisoners were discovered missing at the Orleans Parish Jail during a regular headcount around 8:30 am. The prisoners are believed to have fled sometime after midnight. Sheriff Susan Hutson described it as a 'very serious and unacceptable situation' during a press conference, without describing how they fled. In Louisiana, a former plantation home that was constructed in 1859 was destroyed by fire, damaging most of the historic building. Amid its ongoing tour, Annabelle visited to Louisiana and then to San Antonio, Texas. 'Annabelle comes to Louisiana, a historic home burns down and 11 inmates escape from Jail… now she's in San Antonio, Texas…… waiting… go home Annabelle we don't want your company….,' one X user wrote. 'So they took that haunted #Annabelle doll to New Orleans, and the next day the #NottowayPlantation--one of the most historically brutal sugar plantations a few miles away, burned to rubbble??' a second user said in a post on X. 'Three days ago they moved Annabelle, one of the most haunted dolls from Monroe, Connecticut to New Orleans, Louisiana and now the largest sugarcane plantation in Louisiana burned down AND 11 inmates in a New Orleans Prison escape. Didn't the Warren's say she should never be moved,' a third user asked. However, these are just speculations and no confirmation has been provided in regards to such claims.
