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Comedian Matt Rife says he is now 'legal guardian' of Annabelle doll

Headline from 13News Now Norfolk, from the development of Aug 2, 2025

Newest development Aug 4, 2025 · 3 reportsMatt Rife buys infamous ‘Annabelle’ doll and haunted museum

The comedian also revealed his plans for the infamous museum and its allegedly haunted collection.

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    Comedian Matt Rife says he is now 'legal guardian' of Annabelle doll

    Headline from 13News Now Norfolk ·

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    Matt Rife buys infamous ‘Annabelle’ doll and haunted museum

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  1. New York Post

    Comedian Matt Rife purchases Ed, Lorraine Warren’s Connecticut home and museum — becomes guardian of demonic ‘Annabelle’ doll (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Comedian Matt Rife and YouTube star Elton Castee became the "legal guardians" of the cursed Annabelle doll after they purchased the home of renowned paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren.

  2. The Hollywood Reporter

    Comedian Matt Rife Buys Ed and Lorraine Warren’s Occult Museum That Houses Annabelle Doll in ‘The Conjuring’ Franchise (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    The Hollywood Reporter's feed description

    Matt Rife is now the legal guardian of the late Ed and Lorraine Warren's Occult Museum.

  3. FOX 29 Philadelphia

    Comedian Matt Rife buys haunted museum, is legal guardian of ‘Annabelle doll’ (opens FOX 29 Philadelphia)

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    FOX 29 Philadelphia's feed description

    Matt Rife said he bought the haunted home and museum of famed paranormal researchers Ed and Lorraine Warren, who are associated with 'The Conjuring' universe.

  4. 13News Now Norfolk

    Comedian Matt Rife says he is now 'legal guardian' of Annabelle doll (opens 13News Now Norfolk)

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    13News Now Norfolk's feed description

    The comedian also revealed his plans for the infamous museum and its allegedly haunted collection.

  5. UPI

    Comedian Matt Rife says he bought 'Conjuring' house, occult museum (opens UPI)

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    UPI's feed description

    Matt Rife has bought the Connecticut house and occult museum that belonged to the late Ed and Lorraine Warren of "Conjuring," "Annabelle" and "The Nun" fame.

  6. The Daily Dot

    "For the love of god, do not go there": Matt Rife purchases Ed and Lorraine Warren's home and occult museum, becoming the new owner of the Annabelle doll (opens The Daily Dot)

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    The Daily Dot's feed description

    Comedian Matt Rife announced that he purchased the home of the haunted doll Annabelle, which the Warrens previously owned.

  7. News Nation Now

    Matt Rife buys infamous ‘Annabelle’ doll and haunted museum (opens News Nation Now)

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    News Nation Now's feed description

    “This might be the most important and prominent piece of paranormal history in the world," said Rife.

  8. NBC News

    Comedian Matt Rife says he's now the legal guardian of Annabelle, the 'haunted' doll (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    Comedian Matt Rife said he and YouTuber Elton Castee are now the legal guardians of Annabelle, the doll that famed paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren said was possessed by an evil spirit.

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