Paranormal investigator Dan Rivera dies during Annabelle tour—5 ‘supposedly’ haunted doll museums in the world

In a strange incident, Dan Rivera, a famous paranormal investigator, was found dead in his hotel room during the Annabelle Doll tour. The 54-year-old investigator died with one of the world’s most haunted dolls — the Annabelle on July 13, 2025. He was found lifeless in his hotel room in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, U.S. soon after getting over with an event where he showcased the ‘supposedly’ haunted doll, as part of a “Devils Road Tour”.
Annabelle’s story: The real Annabelle doll is a vintage Raggedy Ann doll. It is said that the doll is possessed by a demon. As per the Warrens (late Ed and Lorraine Warren - famous paranormal investigators), the doll was involved in several hauntings so they had to secure it in a glass case. Though the doll was prohibited from the public eyes, the New England Society for Psychic Research (NESPR) still displays it at special events under precautions at their special events.
Though the investigators have not found any suspicious or foul play, the timing of his death has shocked the world sparking the debate “if the curse of Annabelle is real”. On this note, let’s have a look at the world’s top 5 most haunted (supposedly) doll museums.

Warren’s Occult Museum was the permanent home of the Annabelle doll. It is the museum that the Warrens’ founded (Ed and Lorraine Warren) to safekeep the items (haunted) from their investigations. This museum is now permanently shut down because of zoning issues, however, some of the famous contents are sometimes displayed—including Annabelle. The museum is home to a variety of cursed objects.

East Martello Museum is home to Robert who is another infamous doll believed to be cursed. It is said that the doll causes misfortune to people who mock or don’t respect him. Though the doll is secured behind glass, people have claimed to see it move on its own. Many times visitors to the museum have been seen leaving apologies notes after claiming to suffer accidents or bad luck.

The Okiku Doll is kept in Mannenji Temple, Japan. They say that the doll is haunted by the spirit of a young girl. But trust me, that’s not the scariest part. What makes it truly haunted is that the doll’s hair continues to grow, even after being cut many times. The monks at the temple take care of the doll.

The Haunted Dollhouse Museum is another themed experience which combines haunted storytelling with paranormal artifacts. The museum is home to a range of eerie-looking vintage dolls which can give you creeps. With candle-lit rooms and ghost-hunting events, the museum offers both chills and entertainment for horror lovers.

Maryborough Haunted Doll Museum boasts more than 27,000 dolls! A number of these dolls come from mysterious origins and the curator here has also reported some unsettling details. It includes unexplained movement, flickering of the lights, and weird noises.