Matt Rife is elevating his audience engagement to an entirely new... realm. The comedian has unveiled an astonishing acquisition: the Connecticut abode and occult museum once belonging to renowned paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren. This historic site has served as the muse for countless iconic horror films. Alongside this purchase came the solemn duty of "serving as the legal guardian, for at least the forthcoming five years, of an entire cache of haunted artifacts, including the infamous Annabelle Doll," he disclosed in the caption of an August 1 TikTok post, tagging his companion, "@eltoncastee!"
As for the rationale behind his lavish expenditure on what he deemed "the paramount and most突出 piece of paranormal history on Earth?" Matt views it as both a pastime and a profitable enterprise. "Those who know me are aware of my fascination with the paranormal and all things spectral," he elaborated. "You might also be familiar with 'The Conjuring' films, my all-time favorite horror flicks. Therefore, I am deeply honored to have taken charge of one of the most significant properties in paranormal history."
While Matt and Elton do not officially own the Annabelle doll, they clarified their roles as the legal custodians and protectors of these artifacts for the next few years. "Ed and Lorraine Warren have undeniably mainstreamed demonology and the paranormal, standing at the heart of some of the most renowned haunted tales ever," he added. "The Conjuring House, The Amityville Horror, among others..."
Driven by his fervent passion for this new venture, Matt is determined to impart the property's eerie history to the world. "For you guys, this means you'll soon have the opportunity to book a night or a weekend stay at the Warrens' house and embark on your own ghostly investigations," he revealed. "This hobby might seem random, but it's incredibly cool. Perhaps I should've taken up stamp collecting—it might've been a tad safer!"
Matt's chilling acquisition transpired just weeks after Dan Rivera, who was touring the original Annabelle doll nationwide, passed away unexpectedly following an engagement with the New England Society of Psychic Research (NESPR). "It is with profound sorrow that Tony, Wade, and I announce the sudden demise of our dear friend and colleague, Dan Rivera," wrote Chris "Jeek" Gilloren, the lead investigator at NESPR, on the group's Facebook page on July 14. "Dan was a firm believer in sharing his experiences and educating people about the paranormal. His kindness and enthusiasm resonated with everyone who met him."
Despite online conjectures linking the doll to his demise, Francis Dutrow, the coroner overseeing the case, later affirmed that the toy was absent from the room where Dan was discovered. "This must cease," wrote fellow paranormal investigator Jason Hawes on Facebook, referring to the rumors surrounding Dan's death. "His family should not have to endure such nonsense amidst their grief."
