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Time of India
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Annabelle tour to continue after Dan Rivera's sudden death: 'The show must go on'
The paranormal community just got hit with a gut punch—Dan Rivera, the guy who wrangled the Annabelle doll and dove headfirst into all that spooky research, passed away out of nowhere in Gettysburg on July 13, 2025. People are seriously shaken up about it. Though the event is heartbreaking, the New England Society for Psychic Research (NESPR) has verified that the 'Devils on the Run' tour will proceed as planned, honoring Rivera's legacy and dedication to the paranormal community. Rivera's final tour stops Rivera, 54, was found unresponsive in his hotel room following a sold-out weekend event featuring the haunted Raggedy Ann doll. According to Pennsylvania State Police, there was 'nothing unusual or suspicious' at the scene, and autopsy results are pending. Rivera had just completed a show at the Soldiers National Orphanage, where he was seen joking with guests and emphasizing safety precautions around the doll. 'We believe Dan would have wanted the work to continue' In a statement to TMZ, NESPR said, 'Although we do not know what the future of NESPR will look like without Dan, we do plan to move forward with the events previously scheduled for this year.' '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 & Lorraine Warren.' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Lợi ích khi giao dịch CFD Bitcoin IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo Rivera had been mentored by Lorraine Warren, co-founder of NESPR, and was instrumental in organizing the national tour that brought Annabelle to haunted sites across the U.S. Upcoming tour dates Despite Rivera's passing, the Annabelle doll will continue to make appearances at major paranormal events on Sept 6–7, 2025: Maine Paranormal & Horror Convention, Augusta Civic Center, Maine, Oct 4, 2025: Rock Island Roadhouse Esoteric Expo, Illinois and Oct 17–19, 2025: ScareFest Weekend 17, Lexington, Kentucky. The doll, typically housed at the Warrens' Occult Museum in Connecticut, is being transported under strict protocols, including a sealed case with crosses and holy water—designed by Rivera himself. Paranormal community reacts While some netizens speculated that Annabelle's 'curse' played a role in Rivera's death, leading figures in the paranormal world have pushed back. Jason Hawes, star of 'Ghost Hunters,' wrote: 'Honor the man. Forget the garbage. His family shouldn't have to read that kind of nonsense while they're grieving.' NESPR echoed the sentiment, asking for privacy and respect for Rivera's loved ones.
Yahoo
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Annabelle doll handler Dan Rivera dies while touring US with toy
The real-life Annabelle doll's handler, Dan Rivera, has died at the age of 54, while on tour with the toy. The Connecticut native and paranormal investigator has been the primary caretaker for the Raggedy Ann doll, which is a classic fixture in the horror genre, specifically in The Conjuring film franchise. According to a Facebook post from the New England Society for Psychic Research (NESPR), which is hosting Annabelle's tour, Rivera suddenly died while at the event with the doll this past weekend. Rivera was also the lead investigator for NESPR. However, a cause of death has not been released. 'It's with deep sadness that Tony, Wade, and I share the sudden passing of our close friend and partner, Dan Rivera,' fellow investigator Chris Gilloren, who's a part of the tour, wrote, alongside a black and white picture of Rivera. Dan Rivera's friends say they're 'still processing' his death (New England Society for Psychic Research / Facebook) '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,' he continued.' Thank you for your support and kind thoughts during this difficult time.' Rivera was a part of a group currently on the Devils on the Run Tour, hosted by Ghostly Images of Gettysburg and NESPR. According to NESPR's website, the event, held in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, this past weekend, was a 'night of paranormal history as the infamous Annabelle doll visits Gettysburg's Haunted Orphanage.' Annabelle the doll will continue traveling throughout the next few months, with her next stop in Augusta, Maine, on September 6 and September 7. She's also expected to be at the Rock Island Roadhouse Esoteric Expo in Rock Island, Illinois, on October 4, and ScareFest Weekend 17 in Lexington, Kentucky, which is from October 17 through 19. Rivera's death came after rumors circulated in May that Annabelle had somehow gone missing while in Louisiana. The rumors came after some visitors claimed they didn't see the doll during a tour. In addition, a recent fire at the nearby Nottoway Plantation-turned-Nottoway Resort in White Castle, Louisiana, intensified speculation that there was somehow a connection between Annabelle's supposed disappearance and the blaze. However, Rivera debunked theories that the doll had gone missing in a TikTok video at the time. 'I'm here at the museum right now, and I just wanna show you guys that Annabelle is in the Warrens' Occult Museum,' he said. 'Let's go inside and let's check.' After entering the museum, he walked over to show the doll sitting in a wooden case. 'Annabelle is not missing; she's not in Chicago,' he assured fans. Annabelle first appeared in 2013's The Conjuring before receiving her own spin-off franchise. Annabelle was released in 2014, followed by Annabelle: Creation in 2017 and the latest entry, Annabelle Comes Home, in 2019.
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.
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!
