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The infamous haunted doll Annabelle has resurfaced, and this time, she’s made her way to San Antonio, Texas, igniting online buzz and local curiosity. Annabelle’s chilling tale dates back to the 1970s when she was gifted to a Hartford nursing student. What started as a sweet gesture quickly turned sinister. The student and her roommates reported unexplained movements and strange behaviour from the doll. Things escalated when the fiancé of one of the roommates was allegedly attacked. That’s when famed paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren intervened. After conducting an exorcism, the Warrens claimed the doll was being manipulated by a demonic entity and took her into their custody. Since then, Annabelle has become a staple of supernatural lore, made infamous through The Conjuring Universe films and the Warrens’ Occult Museum in Monroe, Connecticut.

Annabelle Hits The Road

In May 2025, Annabelle was taken on the road as part of the “Devils on the Run Tour,” a travelling exhibit organised by paranormal investigator Ryan Daniel Buell, formerly of Paranormal State. Buell has been documenting Annabelle’s journey across the U.S. on TikTok, capturing millions of views and thousands of comments, many expressing fear, scepticism, and superstition.

On Friday morning, Annabelle arrived at Black Swan Inn, a notoriously haunted location in San Antonio. Her appearance is part of this weekend’s Psychic and Spirit Fest, drawing in curious thrill-seekers and paranormal enthusiasts.

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Strange Happenings Follow

Annabelle's presence may seem like harmless fun, but eerie events are being reported. Locals near the Black Swan Inn claim to have experienced power outages, unusual animal behaviour, and strange noises since the doll arrived. One TikTok user, Laurie Boudreaux, shared that her sister’s home, believed to be the former residence of voodoo queen Marie Laveau in New Orleans, caught fire unexpectedly. The timing has led many to draw paranormal connections.

Rumours have swirled online about 11 inmates escaping from a local jail shortly after the doll reached Texas. Though unverified, the coincidence has only added to Annabelle’s mystique.

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