The official explanation for loss of life for Dan Rivera, a mystical investigator who died whereas dealing with the allegedly haunted Annabelle doll throughout a tour in Pennsylvania earlier this yr, has been revealed.
Adams Depend coroner Francis Dutrow confirmed in a Thursday assertion that Rivera in July died because of cardiac points and his loss of life was dominated pure, based on a number of shops.
“Mr. Rivera had a recognized historical past of cardiac points, which had been in step with the findings,” Dutrow mentioned.
He added that the Annabelle doll, which has impressed a number of titles in “The Conjuring” movie franchise, was not within the lodge room when Rivera died at age 54.
The New England Society for Psychic Analysis introduced Rivera’s loss of life July 14, days after Rivera and one other member of his workforce had been seen hauling the doll into the Gettysburg Orphanage for a then-upcoming occasion. “We’re heartbroken and nonetheless processing this loss. Dan really believed in sharing his experiences and educating folks on the paranormal,” the society mentioned on Fb.
The assertion added: “His kindness and fervour touched everybody who knew him. Thanks on your assist and type ideas throughout this tough time.”
In a later, lengthier assertion, the New England Society for Physic Analysis remembered Dan for his want to coach and join with others, and his devotion to his household. The group additionally mentioned it could not “plan to maneuver ahead with the occasions beforehand scheduled for this yr.”
Months after Rivera’s loss of life, his colleagues in a TikTok submit shared Friday mentioned they intend to proceed the tour in his honor. “We’ll end what you began,” paranormal investigator Ryan Buell captioned his video.
“Dan, right here with the fellows and it’ll be our absolute pleasure to complete what you began,” Buell says. Later within the video, different members of Rivera’s group chime in, including they intend to finish the tour to honor famed paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren, who impressed “The Conjuring” franchise.
The tour will proceed this weekend on the Maine Paranormal Conference in Augusta, Maine, and can conclude in October at ScareFest Weekend in Lexington, Ky.
Coincidentally, the ultimate installment of “The Conjuring” movies, “The Conjuring: Final Rites” opened Friday. The movie stars Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga.
