Dan Rivera, a 54-year-old paranormal investigator and U.S. Army veteran, passed away unexpectedly on July 13 during the “Devils on the Run” tour in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, while showcasing the infamous Annabelle doll - a “demonically possessed” Raggedy Ann with ties to the Warrens’ paranormal investigations .

Emergency services were called to his hotel room in response to a 911 report of CPR being administered. Officials later confirmed his death was sudden but not suspicious, noting he was found alone . As the senior lead investigator for the New England Society for Psychic Research, Rivera had recently drawn sold-out crowds for his expertise, highlighted by viral TikToks and work on Most Haunted Places and Netflix’s 28 Days Haunted.

In a statement, the Society said: “We are heartbroken ... Dan truly believed in sharing his experiences and educating people on the paranormal. His kindness and passion touched everyone.” Rivera is mourned as a charismatic educator who carried forward the legacy of Ed and Lorraine Warren by guiding fans and fellow investigators through paranormal history.