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Coroner Confirms Annabelle Doll Was Absent When Investigator Dan Rivera Died

Pennsylvania authorities report no suspicious circumstances in the Gettysburg death of Dan Rivera as experts denounce rumors of a curse

Jason Hawes (L) and Steve Gonsalves (R) from the TV series "Ghost Hunters" attend a meet and greet with fans at Seminole Casino Hollywood on October 6, 2012 in Hollywood, Florida.
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Overview

  • Adams County Coroner Francis Dutrow told CNN that the Annabelle doll was not present in Rivera’s hotel room at the time of his death.
  • Pennsylvania State Police said their investigation found “nothing unusual or suspicious” at the Gettysburg scene where Rivera was found.
  • Adams County Chief Deputy Coroner Scott Pennewill said an autopsy to determine Rivera’s cause of death is pending and expected in 60 to 90 days.
  • Jason Hawes and other prominent paranormal investigators have publicly rejected social media theories linking Rivera’s death to a curse as exploitative.
  • The New England Society for Psychic Research confirmed that the Devils on the Run tour featuring Annabelle will continue as scheduled.