Dan Rivera, a Connecticut paranormal investigator and one of the handlers of the famed Annabelle doll, died suddenly over the weekend, according to the New England Society for Psychic Research (NESPR).
Rivera, a Connecticut native, has cared for the doll made famous by “The Conjuring” movie series that was based on the work of Ed and Lorraine Warren.
Annabelle is an endless source of fascination on social media, according to her handlers, because of the haunting stories that surround the doll.
Rivera was part of a group from the NESPR on tour with the Annabelle doll in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania this weekend, according to Facebook posts from the organization.
It’s not clear how he died.
“Dan truly believed in sharing his experiences and educating people on the paranormal. His kindness and passion touched everyone who knew him,” the post said.
