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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Amber Raiken

Paranormal investigator and Annabelle doll handler dies at 54

  • Dan Rivera, the handler of the real-life Annabelle doll and a paranormal investigator, has died suddenly at the age of 54.
  • Rivera passed away this past weekend while on tour with the infamous doll, a classic fixture in the horror genre.
  • The cause of death for Rivera, who was also the lead investigator for the New England Society for Psychic Research (NESPR), has not yet been revealed.
  • Fellow investigator Chris Gilloren expressed profound sadness, highlighting Rivera's dedication to sharing his experiences and educating people on the paranormal.
  • Rivera had recently debunked rumors that the Annabelle doll had gone missing, confirming its presence in the Warrens' Occult Museum via a TikTok video.

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