A paranormal investigator’s sudden death has sparked a new mystery.
Dan Rivera—who was hosting a national tour of the original Annabelle doll, popularized in The Conjuring movie franchise—died suddenly following a stop with the New England Society of Psychic Research (NESPR) in Gettysburg, Penn. He was 54.
“It’s with deep sadness that Tony, Wade, and I share the sudden passing of our close friend and partner, Dan Rivera,” NESPR lead investigator Chris “Jeek” Gilloren wrote on the group’s Facebook page July 14. “We are heartbroken and still processing this loss.”
Gilloren went on to reflect on Rivera’s legacy, sharing, “Dan truly believed in sharing his experiences and educating people on the paranormal. His kindness and passion touched everyone who knew him.”
He added, “Thank you for your support and kind thoughts during this difficult time.”
Rivera’s cause of death wasn’t shared. The Adams County Coroner listed it as “pending,” according to records viewed by USA Today.
Authorities were called to a local Gettysburg hotel on the evening of July 13 and responded to a report of a CPR in progress of a 54-year-old man, according to Adams County dispatch scanner archives obtained by the outlet.
