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In 2003 Michael Jackson’s Neverland Ranch was raided by countless police officials with warrants regarding child molestation allegations. Shortly after that Michael Jackson left the property saying that it had been violated and wasn’t the same. 3 years after that the house went into foreclosure and has been in a real estate limbo for quite some time since then. Well four friends who had lived in the area knew that this was the case and they also did some research and found out that the estate’s electricity bill had not been paid. Well, their curiosity got the best of them and they had to try and explore. It took some doing but they were able to sneak into the property and they found some amazing things. Nothing that they had expected but they weren’t really sure what to expect. The Neverland Ranch was once Michael Jackson’s pride and joy; it was a dreamland where he could act out all his fantasies. After all, he didn’t have much of a childhood after being thrust into stardom at such a young age. themeparktourist.com After it was raided by investigators in 2003 following a series of child molestation charges, Jackson abandoned it until his death in 2009. The ranch has been sitting in legal limbo ever since, with no clear potential residents emerging. wittyfeed.me That’s why one group of friends decided that they had to sneak a peek inside by breaking in. While that action may have been questionable (certainly in terms of legality), the pictures they shared were nonetheless fascinating… boredomfiles.com A great deal of their findings ended up being just what you might expect, considering Jackson’s reputation. Even if he wasn’t guilty of the allegations against him, it was no secret that he was fond of children. wittyfeed.me Yet there was definitely a lot of other creepy stuff to be found around the complex, too, such as the strange magazines and demonic statues below. People know Jackson for a lot of things, but the occult is rarely one of them. vice.com Some of the décor was truly disturbing, especially given the severe allegations levied against the previous owner. One might think that considering such accusations, Jackson wouldn’t have wanted to have something like this made… pinterest.com Neverland was also once home to a wide variety of exotic animals, but those facilities have long since been abandoned. After all, once the complex was deserted, there was nobody left to take care of the animals. grabberwocky.com Above this old cash register was a bizarre portrait of Jackson as an alien overlord. Could he have been trying to tell us something? If nothing else, he probably just thought that it was an amusing image. grabberwocky.com There’s something especially eerie about all of these abandoned bumper cars, especially at night. One can only wonder how often Jackson liked to invite his guests to join him in his own little amusement park ride. If only that was the weirdest residing there… Carnivalkids.com There were even more statues of children. Each one of these structures was so realistic and highly detailed that it was almost unsettling, all things considered. They definitely were approaching the “uncanny valley” territory. vanityfair.com Is this the weirdest place on Earth? That depends on how you look at it, and what your feelings are about Michael Jackson himself. Regardless of how you feel about this enigmatic figure, though, there’s no overstating how interesting his Neverland Ranch remains! pinterest.com Something about the history of the ranch, combined with all the creepy statues, gives Neverland an extra unsettling vibe. This is certainly fascinating for anyone who has ever grown up listening to Michael Jackson’s music and followed his career! Credits: Boredomtherapy.com Share this story on Facebook with your friends.