A bizarre video claiming to show the infamous Annabelle doll chasing people in downtown Atlanta has taken social media by storm. The clip, shared widely across platforms, features a doll-like figure roaming the streets at midnight, prompting netizens to believe the haunted Annabelle doll had escaped. “Annabelle spotted for the first time after her escape!” one user wrote. Another added, “The missing Annabelle doll was spotted chasing people in downtown Atlanta.”’

The video quickly went viral, igniting a wave of concern, confusion, and speculation. Some viewers commented, “This looks way too real,” while others urged caution. As the rumours spread, people began asking whether the real-life Annabelle, kept in a glass case by paranormal investigators, had somehow broken free.

Annabelle Was Never Missing

Tony Spera, Director of the New England Society for Psychic Research (NESPR) and son-in-law of famed investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren, stepped in to clear the air. In a statement to Newsweek, he confirmed that the doll was never missing or out of containment.

“The doll has never been missing,” said Spera. “She was safely with our team the entire time.” According to him, the Annabelle doll had merely been taken on a short tour to let fans see it in person. “The public was never in any danger,” he reassured.

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What Was In The Viral Video?

As it turns out, the doll in the viral clip wasn’t Annabelle at all, it was Fofao, a character from Brazilian pop culture known for his eerie appearance. Originally part of 1980s children’s TV shows Balão Mágico and TV Fofão, Fofão was portrayed by actor and comedian Orival Pessini.

Legend Of Fofao: Brazil’s Creepy Doll

Despite being meant for children, Fofão became infamous due to an urban legend in the late 1980s that claimed his plush toy version hid a knife inside. Though partially based in fact, a pointed plastic spine did exist, the myth fueled fear. The character’s reputation only grew darker over time. Fofao saw a resurgence in 2016 because of a viral meme group in Brazil called “Carreta Furacao,” which featured performers dressed as pop culture characters dancing in public. Fofao, with her unsettling look, became a standout figure.

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