In this episode, Robin and Chris tell the story of Robert the Doll, one of the most famous haunted objects in the United States. The doll belonged to Robert Eugene Otto of Key West, Florida and reportedly came from either a Caribbean housekeeper or a German toy company called Steiff. Strange events followed him from childhood, including voices, objects moving, and claims that the doll was responsible.

As an adult, Gene kept Robert in the family home, now called the Artist House, where neighbors and visitors reported seeing the doll in different positions and feeling watched. After Gene’s death, Robert was moved to the Fort East Martello Museum in Key West, where he remains on display. Visitors are asked to ask permission before taking photos and many letters have been sent to the doll from people claiming bad luck after ignoring that rule. ...