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USA Today
4 days ago
- USA Today
Paranormal investigator known for Annabelle doll tour dies suddenly, group says
"Dan truly believed in sharing his experiences and educating people on the paranormal. His kindness and passion touched everyone who knew him," the New England Society for Psychic Research said. A paranormal investigator, known for bringing the allegedly haunted doll, Annabelle, across the country as part of a tour, has died, the organization behind the now-viral tour announced. The New England Society for Psychic Research (NESPR), the organization behind the tour, announced the "sudden" death of Dan Rivera, 54, in a Facebook post on Monday, July 14. "It's with deep sadness that Tony, Wade, and I share the sudden passing of our close friend and partner, Dan Rivera," the Facebook post reads. "We are heartbroken and still processing this loss." Rivera, who was the lead investigator for the NESPR and a U.S. Army veteran, died unexpectedly on Sunday, July 13, during his visit to Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, the organization said, per the Evening Sun, part of the USA TODAY Network. "Dan truly believed in sharing his experiences and educating people on the paranormal. His kindness and passion touched everyone who knew him," the organization's Facebook post reads. "Thank you for your support and kind thoughts during this difficult time." The tour Rivera was a part of, the "Devils on the Run Tour," had gone viral due to him and other NESPR members bringing the Annabella doll to various states. What happened to Dan Rivera? NESPR did not disclose how Rivera died, but Adams County dispatch scanner archives show that local firefighters and medical personnel were called to a hotel in Gettysburg on Sunday evening, July 13 for a report of CPR in progress on a man who was the same age as the paranormal investigator. Adams County Coroner Francis Dutrow, whose office was conducting a death investigation, confirmed to the Evening Sun that Rivera's cause of death remained pending as of Tuesday afternoon, July 15. Death comes after tour stop in Pennsylvania The Gettysburg portion of the tour, hosted by Ghostly Images of Gettysburg Tours at the Soldiers National Orphanage, completely sold out, according to organizers, who sold over 1,260 tickets across three days on the weekend of Friday, July 11. The visit was expected to conclude on Sunday afternoon. Rivera had helped the tour go viral and garner international attention through his public outreach, including several TikTok videos that he produced with fellow paranormal investigator Ryan Daniel Buell. The last video posted on the Annabelle World Tour TikTok page was on May 27, 2025, and it has over 38,000 views. What is Annabelle? Annabelle is a doll that became popular following the release of the 2013 film "The Conjuring." The doll's origin goes back to the 1970s, when a mom gave her daughter, Donna, a 28-year-old nursing student, the toy she'd purchased from a hobby store, according to the NESPR. At some point, Donna and her roommate, Angie, purportedly noticed weird paranormal activity occurring around the apartment, which began to escalate. The legend behind the doll suggests that paranormal activity worsened, and that Annabelle was possessed by something "demonic and inhuman." The doll was eventually handed over to Ed and Lorraine Warren, a couple famous for collecting paranormal objects and artifacts. Annabelle was subsequently put on display in the Warren's occult museum, which was located in Monroe, Connecticut. Rivera said Lorraine Warren mentored him, and during Saturday's event, he told attendees about the steps he'd taken to "protect them" from the doll. "What Lorraine would say to protect yourself is to close your eyes and envision yourself in a halo of white light," Rivera said, per the Evening Sun. What will happen to the Annabelle tour now? It is unclear what will happen with the tour going forward, as Annabelle and NESPR were expected to appear in Rock Island, Illinois in October, according to the Shreveport Times, part of the USA TODAY Network. USA TODAY contacted NESPR on Tuesday, July 15, but has not received a response. Contributing: Presley Bo Tyler, Shreveport Times Jonathan Limehouse covers breaking and trending news for USA TODAY. Reach him at JLimehouse@
BBC News
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Jersey schoolchildren 'learnt so much' in Liberation musical
Jersey pupils said they "learnt so much" about the island's occupation during World War Two by doing a special from St Mary's and Le Moye primary schools performed Make Do and Mend on Tuesday and Wednesday at the Jersey Arts follows the story of fictional 11-year-old Collette, who is a diary writer as she documents her experiences under German was originally written for the 50th anniversary of Liberation Day but was rewritten for the 80th anniversary by staff at St Mary's. Cameron, 10, played Collette's brother, while 11-year-old Mia was her mother in the musical. Cameron said: "I learnt so much from doing the show... [including finding out] there were ration books and there wasn't much to eat at all."Mia added: "You learn more as you go... [being on stage] was quite nerve-wracking but, after a while, it got really fun." Philip Richardson's daughter Annabella played the leading role of said it was "incredibly moving" and "the whole of the cast were phenomenally good".Mr Richardson added: "There was a tear in my eye when I saw Annabella perform; but it was a professional performance from everyone, which blew my mind." St Mary's Primary School head teacher Maria Stegenwalner said she was proud of her pupils' said: "They were absolutely marvellous... the children were amazing because, if I couldn't meet them to rehearse, then they would get together to do their own rehearsals."I was thinking about how we could keep this going so that, for the 100th anniversary, schools have this as a resource."
BreakingNews.ie
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- BreakingNews.ie
Mollie King on her style since having children: ‘I don't think it needs to change'
As a performer, fashion has always been at the forefront of Mollie King's mind. 'I like things to be quite classic and quite timeless,' she says. And how she dresses her two girls, Annabella and Liliana, is no different. After the success of her first children's clothing line Maybe Baby, King has now designed a line for young children named Maybe Junior, and is as much a reflection of her personal style as it is her new identity as a mum. Advertisement 'I don't think [my style] has changed loads,' she reflects since becoming a mum. 'If I go into a store, I'm probably going to pick out the same things before being a mum as after.' But she does admit she's spent 'a lot of time in leggings since being a mum. 'You just want something that's comfortable and that you can throw on.' King doesn't believe your style has to change after becoming a mum (Maybe Junior exclusive to Boots clothing collection, Dan Scudamore/PA) Still, for King, being a parent doesn't mean abandoning your sense of self. 'Some of [my friends] say, 'I don't know how to dress now that I'm a mum.' And I always say, I don't think it needs to change. I think you should just dress for you – you're not in a different category. 'You should always just dress for what makes you feel the best version of yourself.' Advertisement King gave birth to her second daughter, Liliana, in January this year, joining big sister Annabella, whose emerging style sense is already keeping King on her toes. 'She's incredibly opinionated,' King laughs. 'She'll say, 'Not that one, Mummy. I'm going to wear this one.' And she's the boss – I let her wear whatever she wants.' View this post on Instagram A post shared by M O L L I E K I N G (@mollieking) Luckily, Annabella is a devoted fan of her mum's designs. 'She loves the collection,' King says, singling out a cream polka-dot matching set and a stripy orange one as her current wardrobe obsessions. 'I can't get her out of them.' The decision to create a children's clothing line felt like a natural progression for King. 'It's something I'm living and breathing at the moment,' she says, explaining how as a new mum, she found herself frustrated by the lack of pieces that were both cute and functional. 'Getting your little one out the door is hard enough,' she says. 'If you've managed to have a shower and get them dressed, you're winning. So I wanted to design pieces that made parenting just that little bit easier.' Advertisement View this post on Instagram A post shared by M O L L I E K I N G (@mollieking) What began with Maybe Baby – a brand tailored to babies and toddlers – quickly grew into something bigger after a wave of feedback from parents. 'So many people were saying, 'Can you extend this to older children as well?'' King recalls. 'That's why we created Maybe Junior. It's been received so well, and that feeling is just incredible.' As a self-proclaimed perfectionist, King was hands-on throughout the design process – from picking prints and testing fabrics to ensuring everything washes well and lasts. 'I've always wanted to create products that are long-lasting, soft on the skin and just really pretty and practical,' she says. 'Those two things have to balance – and that's not always easy – but I really think we've accomplished that with this collection.' While the collection was designed with children in mind, King does say she sometimes gets jealous of Annabella's outfits. 'There's a peplum top with a wide-leg trouser set that's so adorable and so trendy,' she says with a grin, 'I'm like, I wish we could create a mum version of it!' Advertisement King says she's envious of the Maybe Junior peplum top and trouser set (Maybe Junior exclusive to Boots clothing collection/PA) And yes, she's thought about it. 'Never say never,' King laughs, when asked if an adult collection might be in her future, 'at the moment, I'm so dedicated to Maybe Baby and Maybe Junior, but I've loved being so hands-on. I'm learning every day – what fabrics work well together, what's more hard-wearing… It's been an amazing experience.' Her approach to children's fashion is a true reflection of her own timeless style. 'With little ones, there's an opportunity to be more playful. There are lots of patterns and colourful pieces,' she says. But colour doesn't mean the pieces are trend-led. 'That classic feel is really important to me,' King says. 'I want to make things I'm proud of, and that my girls will be proud of too. Maybe one day they'll say to their friends, 'Mum was part of that.' That means a lot.' King wants her colourful pieces to still be timeless (Maybe Junior exclusive to Boots clothing collection/PA) Like any working parent, King is navigating the ever-shifting balance of family life and her career. 'I've had to become a lot more efficient with my time,' she says. 'The first time around, changing a nappy or packing a bag could take forever. Now it's like: nappy, outfit, let's go. I'm more confident because I've done it before.' Being on maternity leave has made King reconsider her work-life balance: 'Going forward, I just want to work on things I'm passionate about,' she says, 'things I can throw my heart and soul into. There's just less time now, and I want to be present for the girls.' Advertisement Whether or not an adult line ever comes to fruition, for now, King is enjoying seeing Annabella – and soon Liliana – wear the very pieces she's dreamed up. 'To see her actually wearing is amazing.'
Yahoo
29-01-2025
- General
- Yahoo
O'Gorman students make lasagna for families in need
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Whipping up a pan of lasagna is pretty simple if you ask O'Gorman high schooler Alexander Schieffer. 'All you have to do is make your tomato marinara sauce, have some lasagna noodles ready, have some cheese, have some spinach, and just layer it as the recipe calls for,' Alexander Schieffer said. His sister, Annabella, also knows a thing or two about the Italian dish. 'Oh yeah. Love lasagna, favorite meal,' Annabella Schieffer said. The Schieffers and several other O'Gorman students made pans of lasagna at school Wednesday. While the recipe calls for your typical ingredients, Annabella says there's something special in the pans of lasagna. 'It's made with lots of love and kindness,' Annabella Schieffer said. Density, resident rights, of interest to councilors The meals will be delivered to families in need in the Sioux Falls area through Lasagna Love. 'They're learning to be charitable. That makes them really excited to prepare these lasagnas because they're going to needy families,' Culinary Arts Teacher Jane Bradfield said. It's a dish that can feed the body and soul. 'I feel like it's our responsibility to give back to the community,' Alexander Schieffer said. The Schieffers' stepmom is the regional director for Lasagna Love. If you'd like to volunteer to cook lasagna or request a meal, click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
