Annabelle's shadow: fires, prison escapes, and the bizarre mystery of the vanishing doll rumors
By : Sandhya
Recent weeks have witnessed a wave of panic and rumors as the infamous Annabelle doll went missing during its paranormal tour of Louisiana and New Orleans. Social media went berserk with reports of the doll going missing under strange circumstances, sparking fears that the evil spirit associated with it had been set free.
This mania was fueled by a series of unfortunate incidents simultaneous with Annabelle's presence in the area: an historic Louisiana plantation home burned, and ten hazardous inmates broke out of a New Orleans prison. Residents and online citizens dangerously speculated that Annabelle had something to do with these tragedies.
The fire at the Nottoway Plantation in White Castle, Louisian, sparked most controversies. The 165-year-old antebellum mansion, the largest plantation house in the American South, was engulfed by flames that consumed much of the historic home. In spite of no one getting hurt, the fire stunned the community.