True stories of haunted dolls that still exist

Backstory: This eerie-looking doll belonged to a boy named Robert Eugene Otto in the early 1900s. The doll was allegedly cursed by a servant skilled in voodoo. Robert the Doll would reportedly move on its own, giggle, and cause misfortune to those who disrespected it. Where to Find It: You can visit Robert at the Fort East Martello Museum in Key West, Florida.

Backstory: Yep, the same Annabelle from The Conjuring movies. She’s a Raggedy Ann doll, not as creepy-looking as in the films, but her real-life story is just as terrifying. Paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren claimed she was possessed by a demonic entity, causing harm to those who disrespected her. Where to Find It: She was displayed in the Warren Occult Museum, but since the museum is now closed, she’s in their private collection.

Backstory: This porcelain doll was donated to the Quesnel Museum in British Columbia. The owner claimed it would cry at night and move around the house. Even at the museum, staff and visitors reported weird happenings—objects disappearing, cameras malfunctioning, and strange noises. Where to Find It: Quesnel Museum in British Columbia, Canada.

Backstory: Found under a house in Wagga Wagga, Australia, this doll is supposedly over 200 years old and made with real human hair. Its owner, Kerry Walton, says it moves on its own, gives people headaches, and dogs freak out around it. Where to Find It: Walton still owns it and occasionally brings it to paranormal shows.

Backstory: This doll belonged to a little girl in Japan who passed away. Her family noticed that the doll’s hair kept growing, and now, even at the Mannenji Temple, where it’s kept, the hair still grows—scientists have even confirmed it’s real human hair! Where to Find It: Mannenji Temple in Japan.