Francis Dutrow, the coroner in charge of Rivera’s case, told CNN July 17 that the doll—a Raggedy Ann toy that is thought to be possessed by the spirit of a little girl—was not present in the room whe...

Police do not believe foul play was involved in the death of Dan Rivera, the paranormal researcher who passed away while traveling with the supposedly haunted doll Annabelle.

"Dan truly believed in sharing his experiences and educating people on the paranormal," Gilloren wrote. "His kindness and passion touched everyone who knew him."