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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
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!
Daily Tribune
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Tribune
Annabelle Missing? Viral Panic Debunked as Paranormal Team Confirms Haunted Doll is Safe
Social media was ablaze this weekend after rumors circulated that the infamous Annabelle doll had vanished during a paranormal tour stop in Louisiana. Fueled by a recent fire at the historic Nottoway Resort and eerie coincidences, panic spread online with users fearing the worst: the escape of one of the world's most notorious haunted artifacts. But rest easy — Annabelle is right where she belongs. Paranormal researcher Dan Rivera of the New England Society for Psychic Research (NESPR) confirmed via video that the doll remains securely housed in its sealed case at the Warrens' Occult Museum in Connecticut. Rivera recorded the footage amid rising speculation that the doll had disappeared while on display during a cross-country tour. 'Annabelle may be scary,' Rivera said in a statement, 'but she isn't going anywhere — at least, not without the Warrens' permission.' The fire that broke out days ago at the Nottoway Resort in White Castle, Louisiana, sparked online conspiracy theories, with many falsely linking it to Annabelle's alleged disappearance. Although the blaze caused no injuries, its proximity to a recent paranormal event added fuel to the internet hysteria. 'I just saw a post on Facebook that they LOST THE ANNABELLE DOLL? I'm fleeing the country, goodbye,' one X (formerly Twitter) user joked. Another wrote, 'THEY LOST THE ANNABELLE DOLL?? … I was already not able to sleep 😭😭😭' Despite the viral reaction, officials have confirmed no connection between the fire and the doll, which has not left the museum. Annabelle, a simple Raggedy Ann doll believed by famed paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren to be possessed by a malevolent spirit, rose to prominence in the 1970s and later gained pop culture infamy through the Conjuring film franchise. Though her image inspires fear, her reality is far less cinematic. She remains securely contained behind glass, monitored by the Warrens' museum caretakers. For now, the ghost stories can rest. Annabelle is home — and she's not wandering.
Express Tribune
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Officials confirm Annabelle doll is safe after viral missing rumors
Museum officials have confirmed that the real-life Annabelle doll, known for her "demonically possessed" reputation, has not gone missing despite recent viral rumors. The haunted Raggedy Ann doll, famously featured in The Conjuring universe, is safely housed at the Warrens' Occult Museum in Connecticut, where it has been on display for decades. The rumors began circulating after the Annabelle doll was part of the Devils on the Run Tour, hosted by the New England Society for Psychic Research (NESPR), and made a stop in New Orleans earlier this month. Some visitors claimed they didn't see the doll during the tour, sparking online speculation that the doll had disappeared while in Louisiana. Further fueling the rumors was a fire at the nearby Nottoway Plantation-turned-resort, leading to unfounded connections between the fire and Annabelle's supposed disappearance. NESPR lead investigator Dan Rivera addressed the rumors in a TikTok video, showing the doll securely inside the Warrens' museum case and confirming she was not missing or in Chicago. NESPR also posted a statement on Facebook clarifying, 'Annabelle has NOT been stolen. The doll is safely in place at the Warren Occult Museum.' This is not the first time the doll's disappearance has caused concern. In 2020, Tony Spera, son-in-law of paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren, similarly reassured the public that Annabelle had not escaped. The Annabelle doll first gained notoriety in the 1970s when the Warrens investigated claims of malicious activity connected to the doll. Since then, Annabelle has become a horror icon, inspiring multiple movies within The Conjuring franchise.
Time of India
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Annabelle's shadow: fires, prison escapes, and the bizarre mystery of the vanishing doll rumors
Recent weeks have witnessed a wave of panic and rumors as the infamous Annabelle doll went missing during its paranormal tour of Louisiana and New Orleans. Social media went berserk with reports of the doll going missing under strange circumstances, sparking fears that the evil spirit associated with it had been set free. This mania was fueled by a series of unfortunate incidents simultaneous with Annabelle's presence in the area: an historic Louisiana plantation home burned, and ten hazardous inmates broke out of a New Orleans prison. Residents and online citizens dangerously speculated that Annabelle had something to do with these tragedies. The fire at the Nottoway Plantation in White Castle, Louisian, sparked most controversies. The 165-year-old antebellum mansion, the largest plantation house in the American South, was engulfed by flames that consumed much of the historic home. In spite of no one getting hurt, the fire stunned the community. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Air conditioners without external unit. (click to see prices) Air Condition | Search Ads Search Now Undo While authorities blamed the blaze on a faulty electrical wire, rumors immediately emerged that the accident was caused by Annabelle's visit, particularly as the doll was touring in a " Devil's On The Run Tour " which had just visited New Orleans. In the midst of the confusion, the Warrens' Occult Museum in Connecticut, where Annabelle resides in a sealed glass enclosure, was the one that was in the limelight. The doll had been taken on tour but never got lost. Chris McKinnell, the grandson of the Warrens and the current caretaker, put the rumors to rest decisively: "Annabelle is here. She's not going anywhere. She didn't go anywhere. She's where she needs to be." Video by Dan Rivera of NESPR assured the doll's safe placement in the museum, dispelling false claims of its loss. Live Events The Dark History of Annabelle The Annabelle legend started in 1970 when a Hartford, Connecticut, nursing student was given as a gift a Raggedy Ann doll. The doll became possessed with awful behavior soon afterward: it would move by itself, shift positions, and leave scribbled notes begging for assistance on parchment paper the owners did not have. The worst event was when one of the owners' fiancé woke up to find the doll crawling up on him, trying to strangle him. Paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren were consulted and found that the doll wasn't home to a child spirit, but a demonic one that wanted to use it as a portal to the human world. The Warrens, after exorcising it, had Annabelle encased in glass at their Occult Museum, sealed with prayers and forewarning, to prevent further damage. Even with its containment, Annabelle's sinister history continues to fascinate and frighten.
