Join Robin and Chris as they dive into the chilling story of one of the most famous haunted dolls in modern paranormal lore, Annabelle. Discover the real events behind the movies, including the doll’s origins as a birthday gift to nursing student Donna in the 1970s, the early strange activity that terrified her and her roommate, and the mysterious notes that appeared seemingly out of nowhere.

Learn how psychic mediums and friends became involved, and how Ed and Lorraine Warren, the famed paranormal investigators, assessed the situation. The Warrens concluded that a dangerous entity was attempting to attach itself to humans, prompting exorcism attempts and the doll’s removal from the apartment. Explore Annabelle’s history in the Warrens’ Occult Museum, the precautions surrounding her, and the recent sale of the former museum home to comedian Matt Rife and YouTuber Elton Castee.

The episode also covers Annabelle’s cultural impact, inspiring the Conjuring Universe films, the myths and misconceptions surrounding her, and the ongoing fascination with haunted objects. Finally, we explore skeptic perspectives and fun historical tidbits about the Warrens’ collection and the doll’s place in paranormal pop culture.

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In this episode, Robin and Chris tell the story of Robert the Doll, one of the most famous haunted objects in the United States. The doll belonged to Robert Eugene Otto of Key West, Florida and reportedly came from either a Caribbean housekeeper or a German toy company called Steiff. Strange events followed him from childhood, including voices, objects moving, and claims that the doll was responsible.

As an adult, Gene kept Robert in the family home, now called the Artist House, where neighbors and visitors reported seeing the doll in different positions and feeling watched. After Gene’s death, Robert was moved to the Fort East Martello Museum in Key West, where he remains on display. Visitors are asked to ask permission before taking photos and many letters have been sent to the doll from people claiming bad luck after ignoring that rule.

Robert the Doll remains a unique part of American folklore and continues to attract curiosity and debate.

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In this episode, we explore the spooky and mysterious folklore of autumn. We share stories of shapeshifting spirits, ghostly processions, and spectral figures that were said to appear during the harvest season in Europe and Colonial America.

We examine harvest witches and their connection to crops, land, and local communities. From European traditions to Native American seasonal spirits, these legends evolved in Colonial America and became intertwined with autumn rituals.

The episode also looks at autumnal omens and portents. The behavior of birds, unusual fog, falling leaves, harvest moons, and celestial events were all believed to carry messages from the natural or supernatural world.

Through historical accounts and folklore, we uncover how autumn has long been seen as a liminal, magical, and mysterious season filled with spirits, warnings, and wonder.

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