Inside Wacko Jacko's secret world - see photos of inside Michael Jackson's Neverland Ranch

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FAN: Part of Shirley Temple shrine
FAN: Part of Shirley Temple shrine
EROTIC: He loved nude photos
EROTIC: He loved nude photos
OBSESSION: Jackson collected books about children¿s sexual development
OBSESSION: Jackson collected books about children¿s sexual development
OMINOUS: Shelves full of medicines
OMINOUS: Shelves full of medicines
MESS: Around Jackson¿s hot tub
MESS: Around Jackson¿s hot tub

THIS is evidence of the bizarre secret lair Michael Jackson left behind.

A disturbing mess of life-size BOY mannequins, books about SEX and children and scores of TOYS for his procession of young visitors.

The pictures were taken by cops during a raid on Neverland as part of their investigation into child molestation allegations against the star in November 2003.

Jacko was acquitted - but these images taken in his inner sanctum hidden behind the splendid facade of his Californian home reflect the dark side of the dead singer.

PHOTOS: Inside Michael Jackson's Neverland lair

Most weird are the mannequins - with one bizarrely arranged in a headstand pose on a red velvet throne. Others are set up as if in conversation to keep lonely Jacko company.

Scattered books reveal his obsession with kids: A copy of The Fourth Sex: Adolescent Extremes, a self-help book about children, and a parental self-help series Through a Child's Eye.

Other books feature erotic nudes and on the walls are pictures of naked youngsters near a painting depicting Jackson sitting among wide-eyed kids reading a storybook.

A shrine to Shirley Temple includes a portrait, a cardboard cutout of the child star and a poster. Nearby is a display of collectable superheroes to amaze young eyes.

And all around is a knee-deep mess of junk in the rooms where no Neverland cleaner was ever allowed.

But perhaps most ominous of all is a cabinet stuffed with bandages . . . and bottles and bottles of prescription medicines.

A foretaste of the addiction that would engulf Jackson's life - and eventually kill him.

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This article has 62 comments

OH NO! He loved naked people! Well then he must be a freak??? WTF Everyone especially men love nakedness lol stupid
I love MJ he was innocent people should get over themselves thinking everythings weird just 'cause he's famous and it may not be something they'd do

By bryony. Posted October 13 2009 at 2:34 PM.

It is terrible that cops have made with Michael`s home! Such defeat! Poor Michael! As the USA does not appreciate the person who has glorified it for the whole world!!! Michael, Russia loves you!!! There is a version that his death is hoax, I very much hope for it! I want, that he lived eternally!!! :)))))) When on TV have transferred about his death, many people in Russia cried on him (and I am confident, in other countries too). On any other American will not cry so, believe to me! He was WORLD FAMOUS! Really great man! (Forgive me my English)

By Lena (Russia). Posted October 7 2009 at 11:16 AM.

I'm sorry Michael, but you need the help of the team from 'Clean house' Pronto!!!!!

By Raffe. Posted September 26 2009 at 6:47 PM.

stupid noise for nothing. I cannot see nothing wrong in these pics.......even the nude book is something you can buy in a normal bookstore. stupid noise......

By rik. Posted September 1 2009 at 8:51 AM.

I THINK: THE MESS THAT YOU CAN SEE AT MICHAEL JACKSON IS HOUSE COULD HAVE BEEN MADE BY THE COPS .THEN THEY TOOK THE PHOTOS.

By ELIZABETH SANCHEZ. Posted August 10 2009 at 5:44 PM.

As if it would be THAT messy! come on! he had loooadsss of staff to take care of that stuff for him!
I agree, this was made to look a lot worse than it actually was.
Poor MJ :(

By Chloe. Posted August 9 2009 at 9:34 PM.

THESE WERE PLANTED THERE!!
C'MON GIVE HIM A BREAK!!
R.I.P KING OF POP
XxXxXxXxXxXx

By Gedders. Posted August 7 2009 at 8:55 PM.

Leave Michael alone !
The man did a lot for the children of the world, he wrote wonderful music and was a great dancer and I hope he will be remembered that way.
Now let him have some peace.
I´m sorry I never had a chance to see him, that had been a experience for a lifetime.
Love you Michael !

By Kari. Posted August 7 2009 at 2:43 PM.

Oh! Come on. He was a loving single father of three. It is normal to study the development of his children.

By irisrose. Posted August 7 2009 at 12:57 PM.

This just doesn't make sense to me. He had kids. If he wanted to hide something he wouldn't make all this mess for his kids to find. Kids poke around, I mean gees. Just think, logically here.

And if he was a haorder, then again...it probably meant he bought things or was given things and never threw them out or gave them away. He probably didn't look at even a 1/4 of the stuff he had piled there, if it was real.



By Rachel. Posted August 7 2009 at 11:05 AM.

It's so true:
First they (cops) destroyed and mess everything (God ! they are disgusting and they haven't respect) 2nd there is nothting for blaming him. In every house you can find books, material like that, its common.

They really did wrong with him, must be they also took very expensive things form here.

Just because of these stupid and fake case he is in debit. God bless him. We know him and always pray for him and love him.


By Barbara switzerland. Posted August 6 2009 at 6:22 PM.

leave mj alone for gods sake the man is dead he was a great artist why pick on him now. he was a great dad just take a bloody look at his kids and the pics that say it all rest in peace mj i love u loads xxxx

By julie. Posted August 2 2009 at 7:41 PM.

First they (cops) destroyed and mess everything (God ! they are disgusting) 2nd there is nothting for blaming him. In every house you can find books, material like that, its common.

They really did wrong with him, must be they also took very expensive things form here.

Just because of these stupid and fake case he is in debit. God bless him. We know him and always pray for him and love him.




By saizzle. Posted August 2 2009 at 6:32 PM.

you know what? im not going to even look at these photos-i believe the reason this room was so messy was maybe cause the man had so little privacy he probably wanted this room as the only room in the world were he could have privacy without as much as a neverland cleaner going in to hoke through, so i do not feel right looking at these as im sure he wouldnt want me to look at it.
not to mention i think the tone of this article is vile and insensitive.

By Rachael. Posted August 2 2009 at 6:20 PM.

Yeah, this is absolutely crazy...! whatever it takes, MJ's dead now and the least thing we all could do is just pay our last respect to him and let the great man rest in peace.

By Yuri. Posted August 2 2009 at 9:39 AM.

michael loved children, he was a child,he believed that him self n cos he bulit neverland n gave children the chance to have what he dint have as a chilld you think thats wrong cos he loved children the way he did in fact he loved everythin in this world i think you should jus let him R.I.P n stop tryin to make him look bad he was n is the king of pop, no matter how many tales n lies you write bout him people will neva hate him, so go and write bout paris hilton's nexted drama n leave michael alone!!!!

By lauren. Posted July 26 2009 at 1:30 PM.

Leave him alone!!!!

By rakhee. Posted July 26 2009 at 9:27 AM.

With all that money what is he going to do apart from buy collectibles and antiques?? I think this has seriously been overhyped and who knows whether the place was ransacked by the police before they took the photos??

By Shannon. Posted July 25 2009 at 9:29 PM.

leave him alone. he loved children. he bought lots of toys to keep them happy. he felt alone. that's why he wanted children around him. the police made that mess so they can blame him. he is death let him rest in peace

R.I.P my angel <3

By megan. Posted July 24 2009 at 12:12 PM.

I am 20 and have toys still dont make me bad i like bein able to look at the toys and rember my younger years and since MJ worked and never had a life like we had bein able to go out and play and make friends he had toys to give him the life stlye all people shud just let the Legand R.I.P all these people makin stuff up shud wise up and let the poor man rest.All people shud let his family be instead of makeing stuff up and hurting them more

By Tony G. Posted July 23 2009 at 5:28 PM.

Hey I have toys and collectables at home. I may not have as much, but that is because MJ is richer and can afford to buy more.

If I was as rich as he was, I would have a shrine full of toys and collectables. It brings back memories of childhood and I honestly don't think there's anything wrong in that.

Leave him alone, he is not here to defend himself anymore. Show some respect!

By pakken. Posted July 22 2009 at 12:27 PM.

The child on the throne is actually a lifesize doll

By mark campbell. Posted July 22 2009 at 11:41 AM.

ALL THOSE WHO ENVY MJ SHOULD GO TO HELLLLLLLLLLL AND YOU KNOW YOURSELFS

By MUIR. Posted July 22 2009 at 12:26 AM.

That isn't a real kid... Get some glasses and stop being blinded by the guy's fame.

By Stupid Rob. Posted July 20 2009 at 9:58 PM.

even when the poor guys dead people cant leave him alone!

By steph. Posted July 20 2009 at 9:19 PM.

Since when do cops take kids with them when they search a house. The so called cops were not wearing gloves and allowed a child to play on the chair. Somthing in these pictures does not add up.

By Rob Henson. Posted July 20 2009 at 7:19 PM.

This is after the police ransacked his house. That is why he moved out. They damaged his house. MJ is innocent. I too keep alot of medication for emergency. Let's put it as a big first aid box.
I also have all kinds of toys and dolls and books. Anything I can afford and interest me, peculiar stuff always. MJ is inquisitive and loves to learn.

By A. Posted July 20 2009 at 5:33 PM.

MJ's great. He's just pure an innocent (searching for his home VDOs then you will see how adorable he is..he's just a man who is kinda be lil kid inside) no more any rumors about him!!!I won't believe them. All of those stuffs made MJ got stressing for all of his life...why wouldn't let him rest in peace??!! Applehead(Prince MJ l),Paris,Blanket ...you know what, your daddy is a great..he's the gift from GOD ...I do love him....so much

By Sara wtl. Posted July 20 2009 at 12:55 PM.

Leave MJ alone. Ask his children how he is. Do not forget he has a children. He loved them very much.

By Annika. Posted July 20 2009 at 9:15 AM.

I don't see anything wrong!!

Leave him alone!!

By fon. Posted July 20 2009 at 5:57 AM.

Bloody hell, he was a "hoarder"! What a stressful way to live!

By RubyKaur. Posted July 20 2009 at 2:21 AM.

Dear oh dear, you MJ fans really are blind.
Yes, that's right, the police went in, trashed the place and then took photographs of it to substantiate any forthcoming complaint. Get real. The place is a tip because that's how some people live, wealthy or not. He was clearly eccentric or insane, which is probably down to the extraordinary life he had. Remember him however you like if it makes you feel better, but there's no denying the truth. Just watch the Martin Bahsir interview.

By Troy.. Posted July 19 2009 at 11:45 PM.

Leave him alone,please...Just leave him alone,now when he unfortunately left us,becouse everything that you've done to him.
Enough with all this craps,you people don't have souls!
R.I.P. MY ANGEL

By Milica. Posted July 19 2009 at 9:34 PM.

Leave him alone,please...Just leave him alone,now when he unfortunately left us,becouse everything that you've done to him.
Enough with all this craps,you people don't have souls!
R.I.P. MY ANGEL

By Milica. Posted July 19 2009 at 9:31 PM.

I've all sorts of books including books on sex, understanding and bringing up happy children. That doesn't make me a pervert or worse. Leave MJ alone and in peace and get on with more important issues. This world is so full of cynics and twisted minds. Unbeliveable!

By ellie. Posted July 19 2009 at 7:00 PM.

I think its really sad that we as a nation does'nt know how to give the dead peace even in death. These pictures don't prove MJ had a sexual interest with children, there many are adults who collect all sorts, plus fans would have sent MJ many of these gifts. MJ cant defend himself today pls allow MJ to RIP

By Violet. Posted July 19 2009 at 5:32 PM.

the photo book shown is called Exotic Nudes (not erotic) it is an art book and is well known, and the mess looks like a typical police search where they turn over everything, and
I would think Jackson would have done a lot of research into creating his work, as well as receiving a lot of gifts from his fans.

By graham. Posted July 19 2009 at 5:10 PM.

MJ is innocent and was never convicted of anything. Enough of this negative crap. People need to see through this tripe.

By jan. Posted July 19 2009 at 5:07 PM.

FOR GOD SAKE IS IS ANY OF OUR BUSSINESS WHAT GOES ON BEHIND HIS CLOSE DOORS WHO ACTUALLY CARES. REMEMBER HIS MUSIC AND DANCING, ALL THE CHARITES HE HELPED ECT ECT.

RIP MICHAEL U WERE A LEGEND

X

By sarah. Posted July 19 2009 at 4:29 PM.

Jesus what a mess the police made. The least they could have done is tidied things up before taking these pictures..

By Lorna Wanstall. Posted July 19 2009 at 4:03 PM.

this just goes to show A - how messed up he was and
B- how blind his "adoring fans" are, even with all that you refuse to see the truth...

By Jay. Posted July 19 2009 at 3:49 PM.




THESE PICTURES WERE TAKEN AFTER THE RAID IN
HOUSE DURING THE TRIAL.THIS MESS WAS MADE
BY THE POLICE,MJ HOME WAS ALWAYS SPOTLESS
AND I CAN PROVE IT.FOLKS LET HIM REST IN PEACE

By pat. Posted July 19 2009 at 3:47 PM.

Hey!! Looks like my house. Like Michael I have toys in every room, and I don't have any children. I guess I am trying to find something that was lacking in my childhood,as was Michael. Physical and mental abuse scars people in different ways, but it doesn't mean that they are all perverts. Michael is no longer with us, except in spirit, please let him finally have the peace he so desperately longed for. Love, Light, Peace and Happiness Michael X

By Pene. Posted July 19 2009 at 3:19 PM.

why can't you remember michael they way he would have wanted to be remembered? the musical genius, instead of all this rubbish about seeing the dark side.
everyone has a dark side.
rip michael x

By kerry. Posted July 19 2009 at 3:08 PM.


IT DIDNT CONVICT HIM BACK THEN & IT SURE AINT GUNA CONVICT HIM NOW!!!

MJ ADORED CHILDREN, HE WOULD HAVE GIVEN HIS LAST PENNY TO THE CHILDREN OF OUR WORLD.

I HAVE BOOKS ON MANY TOPICS INCLUDING, THE MIND, CHILDRENS DEVELOPMENTS, PMT, SEX, EVERY POSITION POSSIBLE, YOU NAME IT I HAVE A BOOK ON IT. BUT IT DOESNT MEAN THAT IM A PRE MENSTRAL PSYCO SEX ADDICT.......I JUST LIKE READING AND UNDERSTANDING!

LEAVE MJ ALONE, HE AINT NO WEIRDO, OR PERV SO STOP MAKING HIM OUT TO BE ONE AND LET HIM REST IN PEACE. X

By Nicola Hale. Posted July 19 2009 at 2:33 PM.

i love you michae jackson =x

By tyllerrr. Posted July 19 2009 at 1:18 PM.

Leave the poor fella alone.. Would anyone ever leave their young kids with anyone they didn't know.. Or would you do that just to get attention from someone famous, get head lights and get paid... The jury was never out, the guy was innocent !!!!

By Youngster Chana. Posted July 19 2009 at 12:58 PM.

r i p mj xxxx

By dawn. Posted July 19 2009 at 12:37 PM.

All u people that thought MJ was a saint,question for u Would u have let your young son sleep over at his house ? Thought not.

By mike . Posted July 19 2009 at 12:17 PM.

can anyone prove Michael purchased all of those things personally???
people seem to forget he had millions of fans who would have sent him millions of presents-many of which would have just been dumped into a room and never looked upon again. these pictures prove nothing. Yes we all know he was a troubled man, but pictures of kids toys dont exactly count as hard evidence of anything.

By Rachel. Posted July 19 2009 at 12:11 PM.

No wonder he never wanted to go back after that!

I saw in an interview that people used send him soooo much stuff that most of it he didnt know he had!


By Lucy. Posted July 19 2009 at 11:47 AM.

I am playing an advocate and not sure that this shows any evidence, however I just cant get my head around the whole relationship micheal had with young boys.Now dont get me wrong the man is a musical icon no doubt,but as for his private life im not so sure. Having the need to life out your childhood I get,but sleeping in the same room and bed mmm dont sit right with me. Maybe hes just eccentric?some may argue didnt like the way adults made everything seem so dirty,but most teen boys dont want to share beds anyway unless they really have to and why werent these boys parents charged?By the sounds of it they happily went along with it all,abuse can only take place where theirs oppurtunity.

By Labong. Posted July 19 2009 at 11:20 AM.

Why are people so vehement in their defense of him?? If all the same evidence and accusations were levelled against an eccentric, single guy who lived on your street, where your children play, would you be so adamant that his interest in naked children in perfectly healthy???

By David. Posted July 19 2009 at 10:07 AM.

WOW...was his place ransacked...? Who will admit it anyway..?

RIP MJ

By MikkyB. Posted July 19 2009 at 9:43 AM.

Not exactly sure what this shows....a few old toys, some messy rooms (raid??)...it is hadly a 'lair'. And the photos are the same room from the opposite side! Plus why is it an issue that he has the books - they have been written and printed and many people would have bought them. Again, let the guy RIP...

By Anon. Posted July 19 2009 at 9:42 AM.

This is all circumstantial evidence! It proves nothing. Let the man rest in peace - he hada harrowing enough time while he was alive- let it go!

By Zebbeddee. Posted July 19 2009 at 9:32 AM.

These pictures were taken afer the raid n his homr by the cops, and after they had turned the lace over. Dont be fooled, Michael Jackson had several housekeepers, and his home was immaculate at all times....FACT

By Michael D. Posted July 19 2009 at 8:52 AM.

I think there is a difference between nostalgia and something more sinister. People often collect things that remind them of childhood, older toys and models are often expensive and owned by adults. Michael had a lot more money than most to collect things and got sent lots of stuff. Doesn't really tell anyone much more than that.

By Liz. Posted July 19 2009 at 8:49 AM.

what a skanky menacing looking home. scary in fact. our MJ was one very troubled man (?)

By glynis. Posted July 19 2009 at 9:01 AM.

It tells us he had an unhealthy sexual interest in naked children for one (not that we didn't already know that)

By Andy. Posted July 19 2009 at 8:47 AM.

So wot? Wow - leave MJ alone and let him RIP. What does this tell? Not a lot.

By Penny. Posted July 19 2009 at 8:12 AM.

It tells us a lot about this guy.

By Jonathan. Posted July 19 2009 at 6:33 AM.

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