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The East Martello Museum is Robert's permanent home where he sits on display for those who dare
to visit. Robert's original home was the Artist House Bed & Breakfast where he lived with his
owner Gene Otto.
Robert was said to have been given to Gene by a Bahamian girl whose exact relation to the family
remains one of Robert's many mysteries. Many believe the girl was the daughter of ill-treated
servants of the Otto family. Speculation as to his creation include that the doll contains a crystal or
was made much like a voodoo doll, thereby harvesting an evil entity. Whatever the method of
creation, Robert is allegedly possessed and his ongoing activities continue to be reported.
Allegedly, one of Robert's favorite activities is to prevent his photo from being taken. Visitors have
reported a variety of camera malfunctions not limited to blacking out his own photo, while leaving
the remaining film unharmed. It is said that he frequently creates electric and electronic
fluctuations and has been said to move his toy lion from one knee to the other and to tap on his
glass display case.
Our experiences and observations: While we did not experience any film black outs or camera
malfunctions, our charted fishing boat for the day did experience complete power loss late
afternoon of the same day that we visited Robert. Turns out the captain forgot to toggle the
ignition switch to 'ON' as we readied to head back to shore.
Never underestimate the power of suggestion when dealing with the alleged paranormal. It can
sway you to believe that a series of coincidences are paranormal related.
to visit. Robert's original home was the Artist House Bed & Breakfast where he lived with his
owner Gene Otto.
Robert was said to have been given to Gene by a Bahamian girl whose exact relation to the family
remains one of Robert's many mysteries. Many believe the girl was the daughter of ill-treated
servants of the Otto family. Speculation as to his creation include that the doll contains a crystal or
was made much like a voodoo doll, thereby harvesting an evil entity. Whatever the method of
creation, Robert is allegedly possessed and his ongoing activities continue to be reported.
Allegedly, one of Robert's favorite activities is to prevent his photo from being taken. Visitors have
reported a variety of camera malfunctions not limited to blacking out his own photo, while leaving
the remaining film unharmed. It is said that he frequently creates electric and electronic
fluctuations and has been said to move his toy lion from one knee to the other and to tap on his
glass display case.
Our experiences and observations: While we did not experience any film black outs or camera
malfunctions, our charted fishing boat for the day did experience complete power loss late
afternoon of the same day that we visited Robert. Turns out the captain forgot to toggle the
ignition switch to 'ON' as we readied to head back to shore.
Never underestimate the power of suggestion when dealing with the alleged paranormal. It can
sway you to believe that a series of coincidences are paranormal related.
Robert The Doll
