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Comedian Matt Rife Says He Bought 'Conjuring' House, Occult Museum

MONROE, CONNECTICUT, AUG 3 – Matt Rife and Elton Castee will manage 750 haunted artifacts including the Annabelle doll and plan public tours and overnight stays to share paranormal history.

  • Comedian Matt Rife and ghost hunter Elton Castee purchased Ed and Lorraine Warren's Connecticut home and Occult Museum on August 1, becoming legal guardians of the haunted collection including the Annabelle doll for at least five years.
  • Their acquisition occurred shortly after the passing of Dan Rivera, who was responsible for managing the Annabelle doll and died in July while traveling across the United States as part of the Devils on the Run Tour.
  • Rife and Castee intend to offer overnight experiences and guided tours at the Warrens' residence to let visitors immerse themselves in its haunted legacy, and they also plan to establish a separate museum location apart from the house.
  • The Annabelle doll, a Raggedy Ann doll deemed demonically possessed by the Warrens and popularized by the 2014 film spin-off of The Conjuring franchise, continues touring while housed in a locked glass case labeled 'Warning: Positively Do Not Open.'
  • This guardianship marks a significant continuation of the Warrens' legacy, with leasing of artifacts by their son-in-law Tony Spera, as Rife stated his honor in maintaining one of the most prominent paranormal history sites.
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When Matt Rife announced that he had acquired the Ed and Lorraine Warren home and museum in Monroe, Connecticut, many thought it was an early April joke. It wasn't. The young comedian—famous for his viral stand-up comedy—wasn't even a joke.

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Matt Rife says he is the 'legal guardian' of Annabelle doll

Rife announced on social media on Friday that he and Elton Castee have purchased Ed and Lorraine Warren's home, along with their haunted collection.

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