Inside Michael Jackson's Twisted Closet Of Secrets
Jun. 22 2016, Updated 2:36 p.m. ET
A 2003 raid of Michael Jackson's infamous Neverland Ranch in Los Olivos, Calif., turned up a sinister secret closet filled with the singer's most creepy and questionable belongings.
A 2003 raid of Michael Jackson's infamous Neverland Ranch in Los Olivos, Calif., turned up a sinister secret closet filled with the singer's most creepy and questionable belongings.
Michael Jackson’s secret closet
While investigating Jackson on pedophilia charges, 70 members of the Santa Barbara District Attorney's Office and other law officials searched the star's creepy home from top to bottom. Jackson allegedly molested one of his victims on this bed.
Michael Jackson’s secret closet
During the raid, investigators stumbled upon a hidden panel concealed by clothes in Jackson's wardrobe.
Michael Jackson’s secret closet
Michael Jackson’s secret closet
One memento was a headshot of former child actor Mccauley Culkin, now 35.
Michael Jackson’s secret closet
At the time of the 2003 raid, the "Thriller" star was charged with seven felony counts of child molestation and two felony counts of providing an intoxicant to a minor under the age of 14 in order to seduce him.
Michael Jackson’s secret closet
The closet held photos of young children, like these.
Michael Jackson’s secret closet
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Jackson was accused of criminal behavior after a young boy, Gavin Arvizo, came forward with allegations of abuse. The superstar, clearly desperate to hide certain aspects of his life, faced up to 20 years in prison. Despite the mountain of evidence, a jury acquitted Michael of all charges in June 2005.
Michael Jackson’s secret closet
A source told RadarOnline.com that Jackson "had disgusting and downright shocking images of child torture, adult and child nudity, female bondage and sadomasochism" in his home.
Michael Jackson’s secret closet
Mixed in with some of the more sinister evidence were children's toys, like a Mickey Mouse stuffed animal.
Michael Jackson’s secret closet
Jackson had a Sega game console.
Michael Jackson’s secret closet
"Michael Jackson had truly perverse sexual appetites, and the twisted photos tell a sadistic side of him that nobody really knew," said the source.
Michael Jackson’s secret closet
Arviso and other boys were often left alone with Jackson in the sprawling home where the abuse is said to have occurred.
Michael Jackson’s secret closet
The singer had a penchant for the creepy, including dolls that lined this staircase.
Michael Jackson’s secret closet
Some say that Jackson's love of toys hid his dark side.