Dan Rivera's death during Annabelle doll tour causes mixed reactions from netizens questioning the cause of death

The death of Paranormal investigator Dan Rivera has sparked a fear among the netizens after the headlines stated that he died during the Devils on the Run tour.

The 54-year-old, who was reportedly the handler of the “Annabelle” doll, died suddenly on July 13, 2025. However, the incident didn’t take place during the tour, but when he was staying at his hotel room in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, according to a report in Today. The doll was not present at the scene, as per the police officials.

Adams County Chief Deputy Coroner Scott Pennewill told the outlet that Dan Rivera’s “death was nothing suspicious.” He added that his body has gone for an autopsy and the results for the same will be available within 60 to 90 days.

Rivera was currently touring with the infamous doll in Pennsylvania. The tour’s current stop was in Gettysburg which was hosted by the group Ghostly Images of Gettysburg at the Soldiers National Orphanage, per People magazine.

Netizens have since reacted to the “mysterious” death of paranormal investigator, Dan Rivera.

How netizens reacted to the sudden death of Dan Rivera?

Netizens reacted with a mix of shock, fear, and superstition to the sudden death of Dan Rivera as he was the primary handler of the seemingly possessed “Annabelle” doll during the Devils on the Run tour. A section of social media users didn’t side with the rumors that he died because of the doll. Here is what they said:

“I am sure the doll has nothing to do with this.” Someone on X commented.

“People don't "just die" when visiting a doll. Where's the video???” One user added.

“Blaming his death on a doll is quite the stretch for Died Suddenly stories.” A user wrote.

However, others believed that Dan Rivera’s death occurred as he took the doll out of its original cage for the purpose of the tour.

“Got to have faith and wisdom. Playing with evil things on purpose is definitely not wisdom.” A user on X wrote.

“The Warren’s grandson has been warning this dude about taking the doll out of its case. Welp.” Another said.

“If he was trying to prove something with the doll there is a good chance he just did.” A third commented.

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“Did he learn nothing from Ed and Lorraine? There is a reason why she is in that box and not to be moved. I’m not sure why he would take her out in tour so to speak, many items in their now closed museum you just don’t mess with. It’s sad to hear this, R. I. P.” A fourth person said.

According to People magazine, Dan Rivera worked as a paranormal investigator with the New England Society for Psychic Research. He has been working on paranormal research and investigations for 10 years. He was born and raised in Bridgeport, Connecticut. He was a U.S. army veteran, per the society’s official website.

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