Annabelle Tour Deemed Cursed After Dan Rivera’s Mysterious Death
Strap in: the Annabelle tour controversy just got darker with claims that the haunted doll’s roadshow is straight up cursed following paranormal investigator Dan Rivera’s sudden death in Gettysburg.
Philip Siracusa, who once owned the so-called Haunted Horsefly Chronicles Home, says he first bonded with Rivera in 2020 when Dan dropped by to probe spooky activity inside Siracusa’s Connecticut property. Now Siracusa insists the entire Annabelle tour must shut down immediately because it carries a bad energy that might ensnare anyone handling the doll. “It’s cursed after Dan’s passing,” he told TMZ, arguing that continuing the exhibit could open a can of worms far worse than a few sleepless nights.
Rivera was found dead last week in a Gettysburg hotel room, sending shockwaves through the paranormal community. Pennsylvania authorities are running a full autopsy to pinpoint the cause of death, with results expected in a few weeks. The timing only amplifies the fear factor for those involved in transporting the infamous Raggedy Ann doll once housed by the Warrens.
Speaking of the Warrens, paranormal investigator Chris McKinnell (grandson of Ed and Lorraine Warren) has been sounding alarms since June. After the Warrens’ Monroe, Connecticut museum was shut down over zoning violations, Annabelle hit the road under a new tour. Chris warned in multiple social media posts that the team lacks the know-how to contain Annabelle’s negative energy. “Someone is going to get seriously hurt,” he wrote well before Rivera’s death, and he stands by that premonition now. His outspokenness reportedly alienated him from family members who still own the doll.
“Ghost Adventures” host Zak Bagans echoes those fears. An avid collector of allegedly demon-infused artifacts, Bagans keeps them locked away in his Las Vegas museum to prevent trouble. He recounted investigating Annabelle in 2017 and hinted at a near-fatal lightning strike the day after he handled the doll. Bagans told TMZ that relocating such items can trigger dangerous disturbances, adding weight to Siracusa and McKinnell’s warnings.
With autopsy results pending and two heavyweight investigators urging a shutdown, the Annabelle tour faces intense scrutiny. Ticket holders and paranormal fans are left wondering whether they’re signing up for a ghostly thrill or a genuine hazard. As social media buzz ramps up, online forums are lighting up with debate over safety protocols, insurance clauses, and whether any paranormal roadshow can truly be tamed once it’s on the move.
Keep an eye on that autopsy report and the next stops of the Annabelle tour – you might want to stay far away. Anyway, that is the haunted scoop. Handle with care.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and TMZ
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