There is just enough time to purchase your tickets and high tail it to the Atlantic Paranormal Society Convention July 19 and 20 in Clearwater, to see a one hundred year old legend and model for a modern movie "star." Perhaps he's more of a celebrity, albeit an inanimate one , or is he - inanimate we mean?
The murderous Chuckie doll is said to have sprung from the legends of a doll belonging to Key West artist Robert Eugene Otto, who was given the straw stuffed doll in the late 1800's. (Gee Thanks Auntie Elvira!) Robert has been a regular on Key West ghost tours for years
For the legends to exist after this many years, as well as the doll, gives one pause.
It's said that Otto and the doll were very close, and the boy often blamed the doll for strange events or accidents. While it isn't unusual for a child to blame imaginary friends, the doll began to frighten others to the point that it was put up in an attic room. From there, he was said to be seen staring out of the window, taunting and frightening passers-by.
Spooky antique Florida doll, inspiration for Chuckie will see you now
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