Comedian Matt Rife Becomes Legal Guardian of Infamous Annabelle Doll and Warren Collection

The Warren Legacy Under New Management

The acquisition represents a significant transition for the Warren estate, which has maintained the Connecticut-based collection since the legendary paranormal investigators’ deaths. Ed Warren passed away in 2006, followed by Lorraine Warren in 2019, leaving behind a repository of artifacts collected during their decades-long career investigating supernatural phenomena.

“This might be the most important and prominent piece of paranormal history in the world,” Rife stated in his August 1 TikTok announcement. “Ed and Lorraine Warren are who took demonology and ghost hunting and paranormal investigating and made it mainstream.”

The comedian’s assessment carries weight within paranormal circles. The Warrens investigated over 10,000 cases during their career, including high-profile hauntings that became the basis for horror films including The Conjuring franchise, The Amityville Horror, and the Annabelle series.

Legal Structure of the Guardianship Agreement

Rife was careful to clarify the legal parameters of the arrangement during his announcement, emphasizing the distinction between ownership and guardianship rights.