Raggedy Annabelle
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In this episode of Loregasm, we explore:
- The 1970 haunting of Donna and Angie and the disturbing Annabelle Higgins spirit backstory.
- The infamous “Help Us” and “Help Lou” notes — and why no physical evidence exists.
- Lou’s violent scratching and claims of demonic attack.
- The psychic medium’s misread and the Warren investigation.
- Annabelle’s decades in the Warren Occult Museum and the blessing rituals meant to “contain” her.
- Real-life Annabelle curse stories — accidents and deaths linked to mocking her.
- Annabelle’s tour appearances at haunted prisons, plantations, and paranormal conventions.
- How Matt Rife and Elton Castee became Annabelle’s legal guardians in 2025.
- Skeptical perspectives: was Annabelle a demon… or a PR stunt?
🔗 Sources & References
- Warren, Ed & Lorraine. The Demonologist: The Extraordinary Career of Ed and Lorraine Warren. iUniverse, 1980.
- Spera, Tony. NESPR archives & public statements.
- “Annabelle: The True Story of a Demonic Doll.” Warrens.net.
- CT Insider – Annabelle the doll is going on tour
- CT Insider – Matt Rife, Elton Castee become legal guardians of Annabelle doll
- EW.com – Matt Rife buys Warren’s Occult Museum house
- I95 Rock – Annabelle Doll Left the Connecticut Museum
- US Ghost Adventures – The Wrath of Annabelle Continues Through the U.S.
- Times of India – Paranormal investigator Dan Rivera dies during Annabelle tour
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