United States, Connecticut (the Warren case — folk tale)

The Annabelle Doll

Folklore — not a documented case

A tale of a doll claimed by paranormal researchers Ed and Lorraine Warren to be connected to a demonic entity. The private collection where the doll is displayed has inspired a wide-reaching horror film franchise in popular culture; the claims have not been independently confirmed.

This tale, which emerged in the United States in the 1970s, is one of the best-known cases associated with paranormal researchers Ed and Lorraine Warren.

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The stories in this section are folk tales and legends; they are not verified, real events and should not be confused with the rest of the archive.

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