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Robert the Doll
A child's doll, given by a servant practicing black magic, has terrorized Key West for over a century. It moves on its own, changes expressions, and curses those who disrespect it. People write apology letters begging for relief. He sits in a museum, waiting.
1906 - Present
Key West, Florida, USA
1000+ witnesses
Robert is Key West’s most haunted resident.
The Origin
1906:
- Robert Eugene Otto
- Gift from servant
- Servant allegedly disgruntled
- Voodoo/black magic
- Doll named “Robert”
The Childhood
Young Robert:
- Talked to doll
- Doll answered (parents heard)
- Blamed Robert for mischief
- “Robert did it”
- Lifelong attachment
The Powers
What Robert does:
- Facial expressions change
- Moves when unobserved
- Giggling heard
- Tapping on window
- Curses photographers
The Rules
How to avoid curse:
- Ask permission to photograph
- Introduce yourself
- Be respectful
- Never mock him
- Apologize if you offend
The Letters
At the museum:
- Thousands of apology letters
- Begging forgiveness
- Bad luck struck
- After disrespect
- Still arriving
The Museum
Current location:
- Fort East Martello Museum
- Key West, Florida
- Major attraction
- Visitors report activity
- Robert still watching