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Jacko: Where Have All the Children Gone?

Posted Nov 5th 2007 12:49PM by TMZ Staff

'Twas two months before Christmas and all through Michael Jackson's Neverland Ranch, not a creature was stirring -- anywhere! The King of Pop's now dilapidated playground -- 2,800 acres of bumper cars, carousels and Ferris wheels -- is a virtual ghost town, as Jacko has less than 90 days to make good on a $23 million loan -- or get in line at Six Flags.

The House That Thriller Built once employed dozens of servants and groundskeepers, but now sits empty while the reportedly near-bankrupt star rents an expensive home in Washington, D.C.

A formal Notice of Default and Election to Sell was filed in Santa Barbara County on October 22, according to FOX News' Roger Friedman.

In 2006, Neverland Ranch and its assets were said to be worth a whopping $17,042,560.

Perhaps he can rent it out as a location for "Kid Nation 2"!

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16. Sure are a lot of bushes to hide behind!! Normally places for kids are open and free from brush!

Posted at 2:22PM on Nov 5th 2007 by 'Da Chef

17. I think s/he's a total freak molester, but it IS sad to see what has become of Neverland. it would be nice to see an investor buy it and donate it to a charity for kids...turn it into something postive. If MJ is all about the kids, he shouldn't have a problem with this...except for the fact that he can't get near them.

Posted at 2:30PM on Nov 5th 2007 by stressedgoddess

18. Whatever happened to Bubbles?

Posted at 2:31PM on Nov 5th 2007 by Monkey

19. To other DC residents (#6): I remember several years ago hearing that he was building a house in Reston, VA (about 2 miles from where I live). Athough if they say he's renting that wouldn't make sense.

Posted at 2:34PM on Nov 5th 2007 by xy mom

20. I agree with the first poster, who said it looks like a good place to film a horror movie.

It totally does, it's creepy looking there!

Posted at 3:08PM on Nov 5th 2007 by Nobody

21. Hey Jamison,

You're delusional, just like your pedophile hero. Wacko is NEVER going to make a comeback. People no longer care about him/her, everyone knows what a sick, twisted individual this freak show is. Except you, apparently.

Posted at 3:25PM on Nov 5th 2007 by Ooba Gooba

22. .

NEVER-LAND.

A pedophile's right-out-in-front-of-all-the-world's-eyes chickenhawk ranch designed specifically to lure and razzle-dazzle prospective victims.

The place should be burned to the ground. And Wacko Jacko should be behind bars being "educated" by prison work-out room gang bangers. Unfortunately, like OJ Simpson, he escaped justice. For now.

He's every bit as monstrous as, as one person mentioned, John Wayne Gacy and Jeffrey Dahmer.

Posted at 3:25PM on Nov 5th 2007 by RasputinsLiver

23. Michael should get a loan to recuperate NEVERLAND and open it for public as an amusement park. He'll make lots of money and HEll I would go

Posted at 4:41PM on Nov 5th 2007 by Chincho

24. This is not the time to bring up the past. Michael was acquitted it means he is completely innocent. Get this through you wonderful minds. Ordinarily, I would have stated my previous comment with more venom, but today I have a special request. So, I must be nice. Michael needs money now, please send a donation of whatever you can spare. The man has needs plastic surgery, food, shopping sprees, trips to amusement parks. Make a donation now. Save Michael's house.

Posted at 4:15PM on Nov 5th 2007 by Donations Latoya Jackson

25. My title company recently did a preliminary title report on this property wherein Michael was trying to refinance his current deed of trust of $22 mil (not to mention the numerous judgments against him)-he now wants to refi for $40 mil! What bank in their right mind would lend this kind of money to someone who doesn't even live on the property?

Posted at 6:12PM on Nov 5th 2007 by Over encumbered!

26. Everyone who has left a comment is so bitter and full of hatred. Maybe Michael Jackson isn't the EVIL one...Maybe it's YOU. Everyone is so quick to point their finger and kick someone when their down. THAT'S AMERICA. I'm sure Michael wishes you were all dead. This place would be a better place without cruel, evil, vicious, COLD people like yourselves. The only time America comes together is when something tragic happens. Until then, Keep up the hatred guys!

Posted at 4:44PM on Nov 6th 2007 by Tom

27. Everyone here leaving their negative comments..Your LOSERS. Ask yourself this question tonight when you look at your ugly face..."What have you accomplished in your life"? I can help you answer that...Probably NOTHING...

Posted at 4:42PM on Nov 6th 2007 by Tom

28. I agree, this property would make an ideal setting for a horror movie. Unfortunately, there were real horrors perpetrated here, exploitation and abuse of children. I hope that all the animals in the zoo were safely placed elsewhere. This man is a monster. He has reconstructed his face to reflect the person he is inside. God help his children.

Posted at 8:24PM on Nov 5th 2007 by LeeAnn

29. wow, big difference compare to many years ago... its kinda sad... i'm not going to judge the man but I sure hope he's happy.

Posted at 9:19PM on Nov 5th 2007 by Gavin

30. He should be made to return the land to its former glory. MJ has ruined the landscape. It is worth nothing but debt now.

Posted at 2:53PM on Nov 8th 2007 by Valley Girl

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