The paranormal investigator died suddenly after touring with Annabelle, a doll that is said to be possessed by evil spirits.

The coroner confirmed the infamous Annabelle doll was not present where Dan Rivera was found dead, despite online speculation.

Dan Rivera, a paranormal investigator and a handler of “Annabelle,” a doll that’s rumored to be possessed by evil spirits, has died. Rivera, 54, died on July 13, 2025 in a Gettysburg, Pennsylvania hotel room, Adams County Chief Deputy Coroner Scott Pennewill tells TODAY.com.