Annabelle Doll Missing Hoax Fools Millions Again

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[{"selector":"#anim-1f87f74f-3539-4516-b78e-9f3bc4634e9a [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-14.828558800318117%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":3000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] NESPR's Dan Rivera shut down rumors with video proof showing Annabelle secure in Connecticut museum

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[{"selector":"#anim-fa1e72b1-3d38-45c5-8a72-38adcc22b707 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(15.059949859345906%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":3000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Tony Spera revealed high-tech security systems make actual "escape" impossible to hide

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