30. Annabelle the Haunted Doll

She may look like a sweet, stitched-up Raggedy Ann doll but Annabelle’s history is anything but innocent.

 

This week on Macabre Mondays, we dive deep into the true story behind one of the most famous haunted objects in history. You’ve seen her in The Conjuring films, but the real Annabelle case is far stranger than fiction. From eerie notes and physical attacks to a chilling investigation by Ed and Lorraine Warren, the events surrounding this doll will leave you questioning what’s really out there.

 

We also unravel the skeptics' theories, Hollywood’s retelling, the viral 2020 escape hoax, and the shocking 2025 death of the lead investigator, Dan Rivera, during her haunted tour.

 

📍 Location: Hartford, CT → Monroe, CT → Nationwide (tour)
🧵 What We Cover in This Episode:

• The history of Donna, Angie, and the mysterious notes and blood
• Lou’s terrifying attack and the medium’s séance
• Ed and Lorraine Warren’s involvement and how they contained the doll
• Strange events on the drive home and cursed encounters in the museum
• Quotes and context from believers and skeptics
• Hollywood’s version of Annabelle vs. the real story
• The viral 2020 hoax that said Annabelle had “escaped”
• The 2025 Devils on the Run tour and the tragic death of investigator Dan Rivera

🚨 Trigger Warning: Includes discussion of demonic possession, physical violence, and death.

🎧 Macabre Mondays is a true crime and paranormal podcast hosted by Alejandra and her husband Tom. Each week, storyteller and spooky enthusiast Ale unpacks some of the most haunting cases she’s researched, dragging her husband along for the ride, whether he’s ready for it or not. He’s hearing it all for the first time… just like you.

 

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