Comedian Matt Rife is legal guardian of real-life Annabelle doll after buying home of couple who inspired The Conjuring
Calling the house "the most important and prominent piece of paranormal history in the world", Rife said that, with the purchase, he and Castee are now "the legal guardians and caretakers" of 750 artefacts in the Warrens' museum, including the original Annabelle doll.
According to the Warrens, Annabelle, a Raggedy Ann doll, is "demonically possessed" and kept in a specially built case.
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In a video on his social media pages, Rife added that fans will soon be able to book stays at the Warrens' house and "investigate the house and [its] history as well as the museum and all the artefacts inside it".
"This is the most random hobby ever but it's so f****** cool man," quipped Rife. "I should probably collect stamps or something. Might be a little safer."
It's with deep sadness that Tony, Wade, and I share the sudden passing of our close friend and partner, Dan Rivera. We...
Posted by New England Society for Psychic Research - NESPR on Monday, July 14, 2025
The news comes weeks after it was reported that celebrity paranormal investigator Dan Rivera died while he was touring with the Annabelle doll.
Rivera's autopsy results are still pending. However, the police have classified his death as a "natural death".
In September, Hollywood stars Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga will step into the shoes of Ed and Lorraine Warren once again in the upcoming movie The Conjuring: Last Rites.
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