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Comedian Matt Rife now a caretaker to ‘Annabelle’ doll after purchasing ghost hunters’ Monroe home

In an Instagram post, Rife said he purchased the home along with ghost hunter Elton Castee.

Rose Shannon

Aug 3, 2025, 10:46 AM

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Comedian Matt Rife announced that he is now the owner of the home that used to belong to paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren in Monroe.

In an Instagram post, Rife said he purchased the home along with ghost hunter Elton Castee.

The two are now the legal guardians of the “Annabelle” doll and the Warren's entire haunted collection that inspired “The Conjuring.”

RELATED: Connecticut paranormal investigator Dan Rivera dies

Rife says he plans to open the home for overnight stays and tours.

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