Noted paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren’s grandson, Chris McKinnell, has shared his reaction to Matt Rife purchasing the Conjuring home. Rife has been in the news ever since bought the house this year in August. During a recent podcast appearance, McKinnell opened up about his views on the comedian’s purchase of the Warrens’ house, along with ownership of the collection of demonic objects.
Chris McKinnell says he has never ‘heard of’ Matt Rife after comedian bought Warrens house
In conversation with hosts David Clair-Bennett & Maria Elizabeth Darnell on the Reel Appreciation podcast, Chris McKinnell shared his thoughts on comedian Matt Rife buying the Warrens’ home, and also taking ownership of the Annabelle doll.
He started off by mentioning, “I’d never even heard of him until he bought it. I didn’t know who he was.” Further, he had nothing more to say about Rife, and began addressing his concern about his mother’s husband, Tony Spera’s doings.
McKinnell revealed that his concern was regarding Spera “allowing things out on tour.” He explained how Spera is “an entertainer” and has never worked on any paranormal cases in his entire life.
“He talks about my cases,” said McKinnell. The Warrens’ daughter Judy along with her husband Spera run the New England Society for Psychic Research. Founded in 1952 by Ed & Lorraine Warren, the NESPR “carries on the exploration and investigation of paranormal and demonic entities,” as per their website.
McKinnell also added, “It’s ironic that a character playing him (Spera) is going to be in the next movie playing a part that I would assume is similar to what I had to do on that case.” Further he expressed his disapproval for Spera’s actions saying, “I was willing to allow him to do that and just live his moment, for my mother’s sake. But then he started wanting to bring this thing on tour, and that to me was so dangerous, such a betrayal of everything my grandparents spent their lives doing.”
A spokesperson for Riffe told Entertainment Weekly said there are “no plans and there have never been plans to take any of the artifacts on tour.”
Originally reported by Elton Fernandes on ComingSoon.
