Despite internet rumors, the infamous haunted Annabelle doll was not present during the investigator’s sudden passing.

Myth vs. Reality

July 18, 2025: A viral rumor linking the death of a paranormal investigator to the infamous “possessed” Annabelle doll has officially been debunked. According to a new coroner’s report, the doll was not in the hotel room where the investigator was found dead.

The unnamed investigator passed away earlier this month under what some fans speculated were mysterious circumstances. With his known interest in haunted objects — and past associations with replica dolls resembling Annabelle — social media quickly lit up with chilling theories.

No Paranormal Involvement, Says Coroner

However, the coroner’s findings released this week confirm that no such haunted item was present. The cause of death was attributed to natural causes, and there was no indication of foul play or supernatural interference.

“There was no Annabelle doll, real or replica, in the room,” the official statement read. “The cause of death was unrelated to any paranormal object.”

The Internet Got Spooked Fast

The confusion likely stemmed from the investigator’s previous work with haunted artifacts, particularly dolls. Some followers assumed he was traveling with one of his collectibles — and online rumors took off from there. TikTok users and paranormal forums quickly spiraled the story into a haunting urban legend.

Annabelle’s Ongoing Mystique

The real Annabelle doll, which inspired The Conjuring Universe films, is a Raggedy Ann doll housed at the Warren’s Occult Museum in Connecticut. It has long been linked to creepy lore, with stories of it moving on its own or causing misfortune — but there’s no verified evidence of these claims.

Final Word

The truth is less eerie than fiction. The coroner’s report serves as a reminder that not everything connected to paranormal fame has a supernatural explanation — no matter how much the internet wants it to.