EP 129 - ROBERT THE DOLL!

Written By Dylan Cantu

In the Florida Keys there's an island called Key West and on this island there is a doll that has been haunting the community for over 100 years. He is known as Robert the doll and is currently residing in a museum. People can come visit him, write to him and hear all about his adventure in Key West since his arrival in the early 1900’s. As far as the locals are concerned Robert the doll is of the supernatural variety and if you speak out against him that would be at your own risk. So take a break and enjoy this week's episode of Campfire Adventures Podcast. 

Key West, Florida on a Map

 

Robert Eugene Otto as an adult

 

Robert Eugene Otto as a kid in the sailor suit Robert the Doll is wearing

 

534 Eaton Street in Key West, Florida

Which is now a Bed and Breakfast

 

The back of The Artists House

 

Dr. Cori Convertito

 

East Martello Museum where Robert the Doll currently living

 

The meme I’ve been talking about

 

Mrs. Patterson from That’s So Raven - Does this look like the same lady?

 
 

SOURCE MATERIALS:

For the story:

  1. Blanchard, M., Penney, J. W., & Ghosts & Gravestones. (n.d.). Robert The Doll. Ghosts & Gravestones. Retrieved August 9, 2023, from https://www.ghostsandgravestones.com/key-west/robert-the-doll

  2. Cori Convertito. (n.d.). Cori Convertito, Ph.D. Cori Convertito, Ph.D. Retrieved August 9, 2023, from https://www.coriconvertito.com/

  3. Serena, K., Kuroski, J., & Smith, S. (2021, December 1). Robert The Doll, The Toy That's Haunted Key West For 100 Years. All That's Interesting. Retrieved August 9, 2023, from https://allthatsinteresting.com/robert-the-doll

  4. Wright, A. (2021, October 25). The Story Behind the World's Most Terrifying Haunted Doll. Atlas Obscura. Retrieved August 9, 2023, from https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/story-behind-robert-the-doll

For the Video:

  1. YouTube & The Beach Boys. (2022, June 16). The Beach Boys - Kokomo. YouTube. Retrieved August 9, 2023, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xmr8bEuyQjA

For the Image:

  1. Serena, K., Kuroski, J., & Smith, S. (2021, December 1). Robert The Doll, The Toy That's Haunted Key West For 100 Years. All That's Interesting. Retrieved August 9, 2023, from https://allthatsinteresting.com/robert-the-doll

  2. Whereig.com. (n.d.). Where is Key West, Florida - Location Map, Travel Info, Facts. Whereig.com. Retrieved August 9, 2023, from https://www.whereig.com/usa/places-to-visit/where-is-key-west.html

  3. Expedia. (n.d.). Fort East Martello Museum and Gallery Tours and Activities. Expedia. Retrieved August 9, 2023, from https://www.expedia.com/Fort-East-Martello-Museum-And-Gallery-Key-West.d6069253.Vacation-Attraction?gallery-dialog=gallery-open

  4. Artist House Key West. (n.d.). Discover an Historic Key West Inn in the heart of Old Town. Artist House Key West. Retrieved August 9, 2023, from https://www.artisthousekeywest.com/key-west-inn

  5. Zillow. (n.d.). 534 Eaton St, Key West, FL 33040. Zillow. Retrieved August 9, 2023, from https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/534-Eaton-St-Key-West-FL-33040/2146535798_zpid/

  6. Old Town Manor. (2018, March 8). Old Town Manor Robert Gene Otto, Himself. Old Town Manor. Retrieved August 9, 2023, from https://oldtownmanor.com/robert-gene-otto-himself/

  7. Myers, L. (2017, August 28). Cori Convertito Curates Key West. Florida Keys. Retrieved August 9, 2023, from https://fla-keys.com/news/article/10126/cori-convertito-curates-key-west/

  8. Yee, A., & Yahoo Lifestyle. (2018, April 12). Meet the most haunted doll in the world. Yahoo Lifestyle. Retrieved August 9, 2023, from https://au.lifestyle.yahoo.com/meet-robert-the-doll-the-most-haunted-doll-in-the-world-37529831.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAKSQgFnTuPgpWgJStV_UTfR4GPPn00CLbanonuMM0A9hT2jWpNi6g-6f9suZXu3bWyPkhfnhCz

  9. Reddit & Borkin_Bandit. (2019, April 22). Me to me- Don't look. DON'T LOOK. Reddit. Retrieved August 9, 2023, from https://www.reddit.com/r/memes/comments/bg798x/me_to_me_dont_look_dont_look/

  10. Twitter, Disney, & That's So Raven. (2015, September 20). That's So Raven on Twitter: "Remember the scary episode of That's So Raven with Pushover Patterson http://t.co/Jkc5o8vDP9". Twitter. Retrieved August 9, 2023, from https://twitter.com/ThatsRaven/status/645410822357938176

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