The Warrens took control of Annabelle during an investigation in the 1970s after a young nurse received the doll as a gift from her mother and numerous creepy things occurred.

Comedian Matt Rife purchased the Connecticut home and occult museum of paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren, making him the official guardian of the allegedly possessed Annabelle doll.

WASHINGTON — Comedian Matt Rife says he is officially now the "legal guardian" of the allegedly haunted Annabelle doll. The 29-year-old comedian announced on social media on Friday that he and his friend Elton Castee have purchased Ed and Lorraine Warren's home, along with their haunted collection.