Is Annabelle Missing? Nope. She’s Just on Tour.

Is Annabelle Missing? Nope. She’s Just on Tour.

Every few months, the internet freaks out about Annabelle—the allegedly haunted Raggedy Ann doll from the Warren Occult Museum. This time, she is missing. Cue the dramatic headlines, TikTok panic, and whispers of demonic mischief. But let’s be real: Annabelle isn’t missing. She’s touring. And this isn’t new. She has been touring for a while.

I saw Annabelle myself in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, just last October during the Paracon Seekers of the Truth event. She was right there in her glass case, complete with the usual warnings and heavy security. And guess what? No one burst into flames. No demons clawed their way out of the floor. In fact, it was a pretty chill day—aside from the general spooky fun of being surrounded by haunted dolls and ghost hunters.

So why does everyone get surprised when Annabelle “leaves” the Warren museum? She has attended many events. The museum itself is closed to the public, and taking Annabelle on the road is one of the few ways fans can see her. She’s kind of the spooky world’s rockstar—minus the autographs, unless you count the sign on her case warning you not to touch.

And while we’re at it, let’s talk about those so-called curses. People love to connect every tragedy to Annabelle. A plantation burned down? Must be Annabelle. Some prisoners escaped? Definitely Annabelle’s fault. The Wi-Fi went out? You guessed it—Annabelle. But here’s the thing: correlation isn’t causation. Bad stuff happens all the time. That doesn’t mean a Raggedy Ann doll is out there causing chaos.

I know people want to believe there's a demon trapped inside her. It makes the story more exciting. But let’s apply a little spooky logic here. Annabelle is a symbol. A warning tale. And yes, she has a dark origin story, according to Ed and Lorraine Warren. But just because she’s creepy doesn’t mean she’s cursed. If she was truly that dangerous, would anyone really risk taking her on tour?

So no, Annabelle isn’t missing. She’s doing what any haunted celebrity would do—meeting fans, scaring skeptics, and staying safely locked behind glass the whole time. If you get the chance to see her, go for it. Take a photo (from a respectful distance). But don’t worry—she won’t follow you home.

Unless you’re a total jerk. Then all bets are off.

Stay spooky, my spooky cats!
Spooky Cat Lady