The Conjuring's Ed and Lorraine Warren's haunted home is now owned by Matt Rife, who also took on the Annabelle doll for five years

The real Annabelle doll that inspired The Conjuring films has a famous new owner - just weeks after its previous handler died in mysterious circumstances

The Warrens took control of Annabelle during an investigation in the 1970s after a young nurse received the doll as a gift from her mother and numerous creepy things occurred.

Matt Rife is now the proud owner of Ed and Lorraine Warren’s infamous Connecticut home and the demonic Annabelle doll.

Dan Rivera, a paranormal investigator and a handler of “Annabelle,” a doll that’s rumored to be possessed by evil spirits, has died. Rivera, 54, died on July 13, 2025 in a Gettysburg, Pennsylvania hotel room, Adams County Chief Deputy Coroner Scott Pennewill tells TODAY.com.

Rife, 29, is best known for his comedy—but he's now burst onto the horror scene after becoming the guardian of the Annabelle doll.

Comedian Matt Rife posted to social media, sharing that he purchased Ed and Lorraine Warren’s home and Occult Museum in Monroe, Connecticut. This means Rife is now the legal guardian of the Annabelle doll,

Matt Rife purchased the Warrens' haunted museum and Annabelle doll, sparking fears online that he unleashed dark energy by reopening it to the public.