Autopsy released for paranormal expert who died after 'Annabelle' tour in Gettysburg

ADAMS COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — The coroner is now releasing the autopsy for the death of a supernatural investigator, whose passing sent shockwaves through the paranormal community.

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After a months-long investigation to determine 54-year-old Daniel Rivera's final cause of death, Adams County Coroner Francis Dutrow confirmed to CBS 21 that the famed paranormal expert passed away due to a "cardiac-related event."

Dutrow noted, however, that Rivera had a history of "cardiac issues" that were synonymous with the results of his passing, ruling his death as natural.

Rivera was known by many in the paranormal community as a lead investigator for the New England Society for Psychic Research and had been in Gettysburg the weekend of his death to tour the infamous "Annabelle" doll across the country.

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He was found dead in his hotel room by coworkers on July 13 in Straban Township.

The coroner confirmed the "Annabelle" doll was not in the hotel room with Rivera at the time of his passing.

"We extend our condolences to Mr. Rivera's family and loved ones during this difficult time," the coroner concluded.