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News18
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Paranormal Investigator Dies Mysteriously While Touring With 'Haunted' Annabelle Doll
Last Updated: Dan Rivera was currently on his 'Devils on the Run Tour', featuring Annabelle. A well-known paranormal investigator has died suddenly, leaving fans in shock and fuelling fears of the unknown. Dan Rivera was reportedly on tour with the infamous haunted Annabelle doll when he lost his life on Sunday. According to the Evening Sun, his tour organisers confirmed the tragic news. A US Army veteran, Rivera was in the midst of his Devils on the Run Tour, which featured the supposedly haunted doll. The incident occurred in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. While firefighters and medics rushed to the scene, Rivera had already been declared dead by the time they arrived. Despite attempts to perform CPR, the 54-year-old could not be revived. Most Haunted Places. According to NESPR, Rivera's three-day tour concluded on Sunday. His final performance took place at the Soldiers National Orphanage. The event, which was sold out, was hosted by Ghostly Images of Gettysburg Tours. Rivera is survived by his wife, Sarah, and their four children. The Warrens famously investigated the Annabelle case, claiming the doll could move its arms, stalk people, and exhibit disturbing behaviour. According to their records, Annabelle was linked to the death of a police officer and a car crash involving a priest. The Warrens founded NESPR in 1952. Annabelle is widely regarded as one of the most haunted objects in the world. Her story first came to light in the 1970s, after she was handed over to Donna, a nursing student in Connecticut. The eerie events that followed inspired The Conjuring franchise — one of the highest-grossing horror series of all time. Get breaking news, in-depth analysis, and expert perspectives on everything from geopolitics to diplomacy and global trends. Stay informed with the latest world news only on News18. Download the News18 App to stay updated! view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
New York Post
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Friends of paranormal investigator Dan Rivera rip trolls linking his death to Annabelle doll: ‘That needs to stop'
Friends of paranormal investigator Dan Rivera have slammed trolls linking his death to a 'haunted' Annabelle doll he was on tour with — as it was announced the preplanned shows will still go ahead. Rivera, 54, died suddenly on Sunday at a hotel in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, hours after finishing a three-day run of his 'Devils on the Run Tour' with the Raggedy Ann doll, Annabelle. State police told the Evening Sun that 'nothing unusual or suspicious was observed at the scene' — but that hasn't stopped people linking it with the doll and rumors it's cursed. 4 Paranormal investigator Dan Rivera died suddenly at the age of 54. Instagram/@dan_rivera_nespr 'That needs to stop,' SyFy's 'Ghost Hunters' star Jason Hawes wrote on Facebook of those linking the tragedy to the doll. 'His family shouldn't have to read that kind of nonsense while they're grieving. Honor the man. Forget the garbage.' He added, 'Recently, the world lost a good man. Dan Rivera was an Army veteran, a father of four, a husband, and someone who truly cared about people.' 4 He was on tour with Annabelle, the supposedly haunted Raggedy Ann doll. Facebook/Dan Rivera The New England Society for Psychic Research (NESPR), meanwhile, announced that the tour would continue after the sudden death of its chief investigator. '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 and Lorraine Warren,' the statement read. 'We will carry his spirit in everything we do.' 4 Rivera had just completed a three-day sold-out run in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, when he died. Hanover Evening Sun-USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn images The group called Rivera 'a father, a devoted husband, and loyal friend, someone who meant the world to those closest to him.' 4 He is survived by his wife and four children. Facebook/Sarah Bond Rivera The NESPR was founded in 1952 by famous paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren.
AsiaOne
17 hours ago
- Entertainment
- AsiaOne
Handler of real-life Annabelle doll that inspired The Conjuring character dies while on tour with cursed toy, Entertainment News
Dan Rivera, the handler of the real-life Annabelle doll that inspired The Conjuring character, has died while on tour with the cursed toy. Paranormal investigator Rivera was the primary caretaker of the Annabelle doll, a possessed Raggedy Ann doll that was housed in the now closed Occult Museum of Ed Warren and his wife Lorraine Warren located in the back of their house in Monroe, Connecticut. Rivera was on a tour of the US, titled Devils on the Run Tour, hosted by Ghostly Images of Gettysburg and the New England Society for Psychic Research (NESPR) — which was founded by the late Warrens — when he unexpectedly died at the age of 54. No cause of death has yet been released. A post on the New England Society For Psychic Research official Facebook page read: "It's with deep sadness that Tony, Wade, and I share the sudden passing of our close friend and partner, Dan Rivera. 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." Despite his death, the doll will continue to tour on the remaining dates. The haunted Raggedy Ann doll — which is based on the character featured in a series of books by American writer Johnny Gruelle — is connected to paranormal events in the 1970s. It had come into the possession of Donna, a 28-year-old student nurse, from Hartford, Connecticut, who reported the doll behaving strangely and would move around her apartment on its own. A psychic medium informed Donna and her roommate that the doll was inhabited by the spirit of a deceased six-year-old, but after it began exhibiting malicious behaviour they contacted the Warrens who pronounced it was demonically possessed and took it away to store in a glass case in their occult museum. The Warrens claimed the doll could give "psychic slashes" to people she didn't like, drawing blood as if she had used a knife. The Conjuring Universe movies, which are based on the real-life paranormal investigations of the Warrens, made Annabelle a horror icon, albeit with a different design due to copyright issues with the Raggedy Ann doll. The demon doll is the main protagonist in Annabelle (2014), Annabelle: Creation (2017) and Annabelle Comes Home (2019), whilst also appearing in The Conjuring (2013), The Conjuring 2 (2016), Michael Chaves' The Curse of La Llorona (2019) and The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It (2020). The Conjuring: Last Rites, the final movie in the current Conjuring Universe, will hit cinemas this September. [[nid:720309]]
Time of India
a day ago
- Time of India
Annabelle handler Dan Rivera's death: Pennsylvania Police share new details about hotel room where he was found
Annabelle doll was not present at the hotel when Dan Rivera died. The Pennsylvania State Police released new information over the death of Dan Rivera, the paranormla investigator who was mysteriously found dead amid his ongoing tour with Annabelle, the haunted doll. The autopsy being pending, the cause of the death has not been ascertained yet but the police report said "nothing unusual or suspicious" was observed in the hotel room where he was found dead. The Annabelle doll was not present at the hotel room and Dan was alone. Adams County Chief Deputy Coroner Scott Pennewill said the doll might have been inside a van in the hotel parking lot, but he said he cannot officially confirm the doll's location. Rivera was found dead in his hotel room by his coworkers on July 13 in the Gettysburg area. The New England Society for Psychic Research, along with which, Dan was doing the Annabelle tour, said it was devastated by Rivera's death. "Dan was not only a vital part of our team for over a decade, but also a deeply compassionate, loyal, and dedicated friend," the statement read. Who was Dan Riviera? A US Army veteran, 54-year-old Dan Riviera, is survived by his wife and son. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo Dan was one of the best-known faces on the 'Devils on the Run Tour'. NESPR said he was 'involved in paranormal research and investigations for over a decade. Born and raised in Bridgeport, CT, at an early age, he was introduced to haunting phenomena, having witnessed paranormal events occurring in his home. Dan is a US Army veteran and is an expert in the rites and rituals of Santeria. ' Who is Annabelle? According to NESPR, Annabelle is a doll which was given to a daughter Donna by her mom. When the doll was in Donna's possession, she and her roommate, Angie, purportedly noticed weird paranormal activity occurring around the apartment, which began to escalate. The doll became famous in the 2013 film "The Conjuring", The doll was put on display in Lorraine Warren's occult museum in Connecticut.
USA Today
a day ago
- USA Today
Police find 'nothing unusual' at scene of Annabelle doll handler's death
Pennsylvania State Police have released new information concerning the death of Dan Rivera, a paranormal investigator known for leading nationwide tours with the allegedly haunted doll, Annabelle. In a report shared on Wednesday, July 16, via X by Trooper Megan Frazer, officers wrote that Rivera was found in his hotel room by his coworkers on Sunday, July 13, in the Gettysburg area, located in central Pennsylvania. He and the New England Society for Psychic Research (NESPR) were in the area as part of the organization's ongoing "Devils on the Run Tour," which featured the Annabelle doll. Police said in the report that "nothing unusual or suspicious" was observed in Rivera's hotel room at the time of his death. The case is pending autopsy results, according to the law enforcement agency. In a statement emailed to USA TODAY late Tuesday, July 15, NESPR said it is "devastated" by Rivera's death, which it called a "profound loss." "Dan was not only a vital part of our team for over a decade, but also a deeply compassionate, loyal, and dedicated friend," the statement reads. Who was Dan Rivera? A U.S. Army veteran, Rivera "served both his country and the people around him," according to NESPR's statement. "His integrity, creativity, and generosity defined him," the statement continues. "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 understanding and peace." With famed paranormal investigator Lorraine Warren as his mentor, Rivera would become a "constant presence" at local events, such as An Evening with Annabelle, NESPR said. As Warren's health declined, Rivera "remained by her side" and offered a "steady hand and unwavering support" before she died at the age of 92 in 2019. "Dan's strong faith was a guiding light in his life," NESPR's statement reads. "He never wavered in his belief in God and often spoke about the spiritual side of the work we do. We find comfort in knowing that he is now at peace, reunited with loved ones who have gone before him." NESPR also referred to Rivera as a "father, devoted husband, and loyal friend." What is Annabelle? Although made popular by the 2013 film "The Conjuring," Annabelle's origins date back to the 1970s when a mom gave her daughter, Donna, a 28-year-old nursing student, the doll she'd bought from a hobby store, according to the NESPR. When the doll was in Donna's possession, she 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," NESPR said. The doll was eventually handed over to Ed and Lorraine Warren, who became famous for collecting paranormal objects and artifacts. Annabelle was subsequently put on display in the Warren's occult museum, which was in Monroe, Connecticut. Are the Annabelle tours ending? No, the Annabelle tours are not ending, with NESPR and the doll scheduled to visit Rock Island, Illinois, in October, according to the Shreveport Times, part of the USA TODAY Network. In NESPR's statement, the organization said, "As we navigate the days ahead, we want to share that 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. We will carry his spirit with us in everything we do," the statement continued. Jonathan Limehouse covers breaking and trending news for USA TODAY. Reach him at JLimehouse@
