Annabelle Strikes Again? Paranormal Investigator Dan Rivera Found Dead Under Mysterious Circumstances
Legendary Paranormal Investigator and NESPR Lead Dies While Leading Haunted Tour Linked to Cursed Doll Annabelle
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Introduction
Renowned paranormal investigator and lead guide of haunted tours focused on the cursed doll “Annabelle,” Dan Rivera (54), was found dead in his hotel room. During a break in one of his famous “Devils on the Run” tours in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, Rivera was discovered unresponsive in his room on Sunday, July 13, 2025.
Immediate CPR was administered, but efforts to revive him were unsuccessful, and he was pronounced dead shortly after. today.com
Adams County coroner Francis Dutrow stated there were no signs of trauma and that the death, for now, does not appear suspicious. However, an autopsy will be performed to determine the exact cause of death, which remains unknown.
Who Was Dan Rivera, Paranormal Investigator
Rivera was a U.S. Army veteran and expert in paranormal research with over a decade of experience. He served as the Senior Lead Investigator for the New England Society for Psychic Research (NESPR) — the organization founded in 1952 by the legendary Ed and Lorraine Warren. Wikipedia
Specializing in public presentations and haunted tours such as “Devils on the Run,” Rivera guided audiences through tales of cursed artifacts, especially the infamous Annabelle doll. A lifelong believer in the supernatural, Rivera trained under Lorraine Warren and enhanced his skills through studies in Santería rituals, enriching NESPR’s research methods.
Beyond field investigations, he frequently appeared on television — most notably on the Travel Channel’s “Most Haunted Places” — and served as a consulting producer on Netflix’s “28 Days Haunted.” Imdb.com
In his private life, Rivera was a devoted husband and father of four. He was known for his commitment to both his family and to bringing peace to others through paranormal investigation. His sudden death on July 13 left a profound impact on fans and colleagues alike. His legacy lives on through the educational tours and social media channels he passionately curated.
Ed and Lorraine Warren and NESPR
The New England Society for Psychic Research (NESPR) is the oldest paranormal research group in the northeastern United States. Founded in 1952 in Monroe, Connecticut, by Ed and Lorraine Warren, it was established to conduct ethical and professional investigations into hauntings, possessions, and demonic phenomena.
Ed Warren, a WWII veteran and former police officer, was a self-taught demonologist and artist, while Lorraine was a clairvoyant and trance medium. Deeply devout Catholics, they worked closely with the Church to investigate and resolve demonic activity. Wikipedia
NESPR’s members have ranged from doctors, police officers, priests, and students to dedicated researchers. The Warrens also founded the Occult Museum in their basement, which housed possessed objects, including Annabelle. Often referred to as the most haunted museum in the world, it was closed to the public in 2014, though NESPR still hosts special events and artifact exhibitions.
Over the decades, NESPR has investigated more than 10,000 cases, including:
- Annabelle — The 1970s Hartford case involving a raggedy doll
- The Perron Family — Inspiration for The Conjuring
- The Amityville Horror, The Snedeker Poltergeist, and the case of Arne Cheyenne Johnson, who claimed demonic possession in a murder trial
The Haunted Annabelle Doll
This remains one of the most notorious cases the Warrens ever encountered — and the one most directly connected to Dan Rivera’s life and death. Annabelle is the centerpiece of Rivera’s haunted tours and was widely believed by him to be a real and malevolent entity.
The Annabelle film series, based on this doll, is part of The Conjuring Universe. The doll also appears in other horror media connected to the Warrens. Imdb.com
The doll allegedly causes discomfort and harm: moving on its own, leaving bloody messages, appearing in strange places, damaging vehicles, and even reportedly causing fatal accidents.
The Warrens claimed that it embodied primal evil, necessitating containment in a reinforced glass-and-wood case secured with holy water, oil, etched with the Lord’s Prayer and St. Michael’s invocation, and blessed regularly by clergy. Wikipedia
Conclusion
If you believe in the paranormal, then Dan Rivera was confronting evil every day through his work with Annabelle — and perhaps it finally caught up to him. He never gave up, always striving to educate and protect others by exposing the truth behind the cursed doll.
Whether you believe it or not, Rivera’s unexpected death has sparked speculation: was it natural or supernatural? The autopsy may provide a medical explanation, but if Annabelle truly holds dark power, her influence may be beyond the grasp of science.
Ultimately, Dan Rivera is gone — and it’s up to you to decide what you believe. Was it a heart attack… or something more sinister?
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