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Oct 2020
44m 53s

Cursed Objects: Robert the Doll

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Rare artifact, or possessed toy? Robert the Doll is a life-size figurine with a penchant for pulling hijinks. In 1996, he attracted the attention of a paranormal expert, who became determined to track down the source of Robert’s power. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 
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