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Robert the Doll
A Bahamian servant cursed a doll given to young Robert Eugene Otto. It moved on its own. It spoke. It destroyed things. Now in a museum, visitors must ask permission to photograph it—or face bad luck.
1906 - Present
Key West, Florida, USA
50000+ witnesses
Robert the Doll is the world’s most haunted toy.
The Origin
1906 gift:
- Robert Eugene Otto
- Given by servant
- Allegedly cursed
- Voodoo connection
- Trouble began
The Activity
What happened:
- Doll moved rooms
- Changed positions
- Giggled
- Destroyed property
- Blamed by Robert
Eugene Otto
Lifelong bond:
- Kept Robert always
- Talked to it
- It answered
- Married, doll stayed
- Until his death 1974
The Artist House
Original home:
- Key West mansion
- New owners experienced
- Same phenomena
- Eventually donated
- To museum
Fort East Martello
Current home:
- Key West museum
- Glass case
- Thousands visit
- Strange reports continue
- Letters received
The Rules
Visitor protocol:
- Ask permission to photograph
- Be respectful
- Or face consequences
- Walls covered with apology letters
- Bad luck reported