A Scary Rumor Spreads Fast
Recently, the internet went crazy with talk that the creepy Annabelle doll, famous from The Conjuring movies, had vanished. People on TikTok and X started freaking out, saying the “haunted” Raggedy Ann doll wasn’t in its usual glass case during a tour stop in New Orleans. Things got wilder when a fire broke out at Nottoway Plantation nearby, and some folks even connected it to the doll. One X post said, “Annabelle’s gone, and now stuff’s burning down!” Fans were spooked, but it turns out the whole thing was just a big misunderstanding.
The Truth About Annabelle
The people who take care of Annabelle at the Warrens’ Occult Museum in Connecticut quickly cleared things up. Dan Rivera, a lead investigator, posted a TikTok video on May 24, 2025, walking right up to Annabelle’s case in the museum. “She’s right here, not missing, not in Chicago,” he said, shutting down the rumors. The New England Society for Psychic Research (NESPR) also posted on Facebook, saying, “Don’t worry, Annabelle’s safe at the museum. No one stole her.” Phew, crisis averted!
How the Rumor Got Started
The confusion began during a tour called “Devils on the Run,” where Annabelle was taken out of the museum to be shown at events in places like New Orleans and San Antonio. Some people who went to one of the stops said they didn’t see her, and that’s when the gossip started. Folks thought she’d “escaped” or been taken. Then, when a fire happened at Nottoway Plantation and there was a jailbreak in New Orleans, some people linked it all to Annabelle. But officials said there’s no proof she had anything to do with those events.
Why Annabelle’s So Creepy
If you’re new to the Annabelle story, here’s the deal: she’s not just any doll. Back in the 1970s, paranormal experts Ed and Lorraine Warren said a bad spirit was inside her, pretending to be a little girl. They locked her in a special glass case with a “do not open” sign after weird stuff happened, like the doll moving or leaving strange notes. That’s why she’s such a big deal in horror movies like The Conjuring and her own films. People get nervous when she’s moved because the Warrens said it’s risky to take her out of her case.
Keeping Her Safe on Tour
Even with all the worry, the NESPR team made sure Annabelle was safe during her tour. Tony Spera, who runs the museum and is the Warrens’ son-in-law, told Newsweek they had tight security. Team members Dan Rivera, Chris Gilloren, and Wade Kirby kept a close eye on her, and a Catholic priest even came along, saying special prayers over her case to keep things safe. Ryan Buell, a paranormal guy from A&E’s Paranormal State, said he saw how careful they were. Annabelle’s back home now, but she’s set to appear at the Rock Island Roadhouse Esoteric Expo in Illinois on October 4, 2025.
This Has Happened Before
Believe it or not, this isn’t the first time people thought Annabelle ran off. Back in 2020, similar rumors got so big that Tony Spera had to make a video to prove she was still in her case. Her scary movie fame keeps these stories going, but every time, it’s just talk. One fan on X put it perfectly: “She’s just a doll in a box, not a horror villain.” Still, Annabelle’s spooky vibe keeps people hooked, and it’s easy to see why she starts such a fuss.
What’s Next for Annabelle
Right now, Annabelle’s chilling at the Warrens’ Occult Museum, and the rumors have died down. The NESPR team is focused on sharing her story safely through their tours, letting fans see her without any real scares. Some folks still think she’s bad news—one TikToker with millions of views said, “That doll’s evil, be careful!”—but others just love the spooky tale. Whether you believe she’s haunted or just a creepy legend, Annabelle’s not going anywhere.
