Dan Rivera, a 54-year-old paranormal investigator and U.S. Army veteran, died suddenly in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, during the “Devils on the Run” tour with the Annabelle doll
On Sunday evening, July 13, emergency personnel arrived in Rivera's hotel room to conduct cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
The coroner declared the death to be non-suspicious as of Tuesday and is awaiting the findings of the autopsy.
Rivera was with the New England Society for Psychic Research (NESPR) displaying the notorious Annabelle doll, which was well-known from the Conjuring series.
During the "Devils on the Run" tour, the purportedly haunted doll was removed from its glass case for demonstrations.
According to Ed and Lorraine Warren's investigation, Annabelle moved and left messages for a nursing student in the 1970s.
During sessions, Rivera, under the guidance of Lorraine Warren, discussed safety techniques, such as visualizing a halo of white light.
His passing has reignited interest in and conjecture over the doll's purported paranormal abilities
Rivera's honesty and dedication were celebrated by NESPR, which highlighted his goal of educating and connecting people with paranormal phenomena.
NESPR stated that the tour will go on in honor of Rivera and the Warrens' legacy in spite of the tragedy.
The doll is still a potent cultural figure, and media attention and public curiosity have been heightened by its recent tour.
The incident has raised awareness of paranormal investigation as a serious field of study as well as entertainment.
Rivera's premature passing emphasizes the mental strain and commitment required for working to understand paranormal activity.
Going ahead, the ongoing tour will continue to honor Rivera and sustain public interest in paranormal history.