Paranormal Investigator’s Death Revealed; Comedians Acquire Annabelle’s Museum Guardian Role

Gettysburg, PA (September 5, 2025) - The Adams County Coroner’s Office has officially ruled that paranormal investigator Dan Rivera, aged 54, died of natural, cardiac-related causes while on tour with the infamous Annabelle doll. Coroner Francis Dutrow confirmed that Mr. Rivera had a documented history of heart issues and that the doll was not in the hotel room at the time of his passing on July 13, 2025.

Rivera, a senior lead investigator for the New England Society for Psychic Research, was found in a Gettysburg hotel as part of the “Devils on the Run” tour-an exhibition showcasing purportedly haunted objects, including the Raggedy Ann doll known as Annabelle. Initial rumors had linked Rivera’s sudden death to supernatural interference, but the coroner’s report dispelled those claims, emphasizing the absence of foul play or paranormal involvement.

In related developments, stand-up comedian Matt Rife and content creator Elton Castee have announced the purchase of Ed and Lorraine Warren’s former Occult Museum in Monroe, Connecticut, securing legal guardianship of Annabelle and the museum’s entire collection for at least five years. The duo shared the news via Instagram, expressing their passion for paranormal history and promising to maintain the Warren legacy responsibly.

The museum, closed to the public since 2019 following the Warrens’ passing, houses over 50 artifacts linked to alleged hauntings. Rife and Castee’s acquisition aims to preserve the site and potentially reopen it for private tours, with Annabelle expected to continue on select exhibition circuits later this year.