UPDATE! The sudden death of paranormal investigator Dan Rivera during the “Devils on the Run” tour reignited rumors about the infamous haunted Annabelle doll. Just weeks later, comedian Matt Rife and YouTuber Elton Castee announced they had purchased/leased the Warrens’ former home and museum, including our Raggedy Ann girl. Yikes!

Episode Sources:

“Annabelle doll update: Comedian Matt Rife purchases haunted home and museum” by Megan Ziegler, August 2, 2025, FOX Local

“Annabelle Doll Handler Dan Rivera’s Nature of Death Revealed” by Gabrielle Chung, July 17, 2025, E! News

“Ghost Adventures' Zak Bagans Was "Very Affected" by Annabelle Doll Before Dan Rivera's Death” by Gabrielle Chung, July 16, 2025, E! News

“'Evil' Annabelle Doll Update After 'Missing' Reports Spread” by Marni Rose McFall, May 25, 2025, Newsweek

“Police find 'nothing unusual' at scene of Annabelle doll handler's death” by Jonathan Limehouse, July 16, 2025, USA TODAY

“Dan Rivera Coroner Shares Update on 'Possessed' Annabelle in Cause of Death” by Megan Cartwright, July 21, 2025, Newsweek

“Dan Rivera's Wife Sarah Makes Heartbreaking Statement After He Dies on 'Annabelle' Tour” by Jessica McBride, July 16, 2025, Yahoo Entertainment

“Up-Coming Events” from Seekers of the Supernatural

“Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga React to Comedian Matt Rife Buying the Real-Life Conjuring House (Exclusive)” by Raven Brunner, August 25, 2025, People

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