Rife, Castee Lease Warren Museum Haunted Artifacts

Comedian Matt Rife and YouTuber Elton Castee have purchased Ed and Lorraine Warren's Monroe, Connecticut home and taken over as legal guardians and caretakers of the famed Occult Museum and its haunted collection. While they do not legally own the over 750 haunted artifacts, including the infamous Annabelle doll, they will lease and care for them from the Warren family's estate for at least five years. The museum, which inspired 'The Conjuring' films, has been closed since 2019 due to zoning issues. The pair plan to reopen the house and museum for overnight stays and guided tours, aiming to share its supernatural history with the public. The transition follows the sudden death of Dan Rivera, the former Annabelle handler, while on tour with the artifact. Rife, a longtime paranormal enthusiast, called the project a dream come true.