Who is Elton Castee? All about YouTuber who bought Anabelle doll building alongside comedian Matt Rife

Elton Castee is a YouTuber known for making funny and adventurous videos. He is working with comedian Matt Rife, and together they bought the famous Warren home in Connecticut. This home is known for housing the Annabelle doll, which is quite famous because of the horror movie series, The Conjuring, and the stories of Ed and Lorraine Warren.

Elton Castee grew up in Connecticut. He is about 35 years old. He first became known on Vine, with over a million followers. Later, he moved to YouTube. He was also featured on MTV’s Ridiculousness and TruTV’s Top 20 Funniest.

Elton used to work as a massage therapist for about five years. Then he focused on making videos. On his YouTube channel called TFIL, he and his friends did bold things. They did stunts like jumping into fountains, skydiving, or bungee jumping. They also made prank videos, funny challenges, and travel stories.

Elton Castee's purchase of the Warren Home and guardianship of Annabelle doll

On August 2, 2025, Matt Rife and Elton Castee made a big announcement. They said they bought the former home and occult museum of Ed and Lorraine Warren in Monroe, Connecticut. This place holds the history of ghost stories and haunted objects, including the Annabelle doll.

Matt Rife said in a post that he will be the legal guardian of the Annabelle doll and other haunted items for five years. He said they want people to come see the house and learn about its haunted past. They plan to open the house by summer next year. The plan is to offer overnight stays and tours for guests and fans of the paranormal.

Matt Rife added that he is excited to own such an important part of paranormal history. He said,

"If you know me, you know I’m obsessed with the paranormal and all things haunted. You also may know The Conjuring films are my favorite scary movies of all time. So I’m incredibly honored to have taken over one of the most prominent properties in paranormal history."

Activist fans may also remember that recently, the doll’s handler, Dan Rivera, died suddenly while on tour with Annabelle. It was part of the “Devils on the Run Tour.” His death renewed attention on the doll’s history. The new owners said the doll will finish its planned tour stops and then retire to the museum at the house for guests to see during their stays.

Elton Castee's background and public image

Elton Castee is a content creator who started on Vine and then moved to YouTube. He built a fan base by making fun and extreme videos with friends. He has also appeared in social media shows.

He is known for action, stunts, and haunted themes. On Instagram and TikTok, he shares posts about ghost stories, travel, and creative challenges. He uses group names like TFIL and Haunted Homies to label his content theme. His fans call him daring and curious.

In this venture, Elton Castee is a co-owner with Matt Rife. Rife leads the announcement and says Elton comments under the posts. Under the post, Elton commented,

"Still can’t believe we’re the new owners… Sitting on their porch now looking at all the photos of them at this house. We’re gonna make this the best paranormal investigation location on the planet"

People may know Matt Rife from stand-up comedy and TV. However, Elton Castee brings his YouTube and adventure audience. Together, they hope to draw fans of horror, paranormal, and travel. They have set a plan to reopen the Warren home after it had been closed since 2019 due to zoning and fire safety rules.

Elton likely handles content, social media, and tour planning. He has a creative history with adventure videos. Now his platform includes real haunted history. He and Rife said they will protect the artifacts, especially Annabelle, and share the story with visitors. Together, they hope to create a new paranormal destination with stories, history, and care for the artifacts.

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