RADAR Reveals the Darkest and Most Disturbing Hidden Corners of Michael Jackson's 'Pedophile Playground' Neverland Ranch as It's Claimed He Shot Sex Tapes of Child Abuse — From 'Disguised Lairs' to 'Rigged' Clocks
Michael Jackson's former maid has spoken out about the rooms inside the singer's Neverland Ranch.
March 20 2025, Published 3:45 p.m. ET
Chilling new claims have unveiled the twisted horrors lurking inside Michael Jackson's Neverland Ranch.
RadarOnline.com can reveal Jackson’s "dream" playground, meant to relive his lost childhood, became a prison for the kids he allegedly abused – with his former maid now detailing how each room was eerily designed to exploit them.
The King of Pop's estate has denied any allegations regarding abuse that took place at his ranch.
The ranch, located near California's Los Padres National Forest, was painted as an adolescent's dream – with a zoo, endless sweets, and an abundance of toys.
But in Tuesday's Channel 4 documentary Leaving Neverland 2: Surviving Michael Jackson, unsettling details gave further insight into the alleged attacks that took place at the 2,700-acre property.
James Safechuck alleged he suffered abuse that occurred daily between the years of 1988 to 1992, taking place in several concealed rooms.
While the "King of Pop" continually denied all accusations before his fatal drug overdose in June 2009, a new witness has now come forward with fresh revelations.
Former maid Adrian McManus joined alleged abuse survivors Wade Robson and James Safechuck, who have filed lawsuits against Jackson's estate.
McManus alleged hard drives and files have gone missing, potentially supporting the accusers' claims of abuse that occurred during their minor years.
The maid, who claimed she was threatened with violence for speaking out, revealed details about Jackson's alarm system – which allegedly facilitated the abuse.
This contributed to a growing and troubling body of evidence surrounding the disturbing events at Neverland Ranch.
Accusers' testimonies, police reports, and legal statements have painted a troubling picture of the property, which allegedly featured hidden corridors, secret rooms, and inappropriate images.
But the majority of the supposed abuse occurred in Jackson's master bedroom.
Wade Robson, who claims to have been abused from 1990 to 1997, described a disturbing memory of him being 'bent over.'
The room was equipped with alarms to alert him of any approaching guests, including parents who allowed their children to sleep there.
Safechuck recalled: "There were bells, so you would have a moment of hearing them chirp, and at least it alarmed him to when people were coming."
The survivor alleged the abuse occurred daily between the years of 1988 to 1992, taking place in several concealed rooms and even in the singer's private indoor swimming pool.
Visitors were undoubtedly drawn to the home's quirky features.
A toy train set and a life-sized Peter Pan cutout were in Jackson's bedroom – and eerily enough, both have now been associated with the alleged abuse.
Robson, who claims to have been abused from 1990 to 1997, described a disturbing memory from when he was just seven.
He recalled: "He had me bend over on my knees… I was kind of on display. Right in front of me there was this Peter Pan cutout."
Safechuck also recounted the moment he woke up one night to find Jackson looming over him.
He said: "Michael said that he had performed a sex act on me while I was asleep. I was like, 'Oh, ok.'"
The main bedroom of Neverland Ranch contained a secret room accessed through a triple-locked walk-in wardrobe, where alleged abuse of cancer patient Gavin Arvizo took place.
A 2003 raid uncovered disturbing items in the room, including creepy dolls, Peter Pan pillowcases, stuffed toys, and explicit photos – which were reportedly used to distract the kids.
The main bedroom at Jackson's ranch included creepy dolls, Peter Pan pillowcases, stuffed toys, and explicit photos.
Senior Assistant District Attorney Ron Zonen previously told RadarOnline.com: "A lot of this stuff was used to desensitize the children.
"Michael admitted taking one child after another into bed with him for long periods of time."
A report from the 2003 police raid, conducted before Jackson's acquittal in a molestation trial, revealed most of the photos found were of teenagers and young adults.
They added: "Some of the pictures depicted individuals wearing no clothing, or in a partial state of undress."
Jackson's accusers further claimed there were several tactics to prevent detection, including alarms along the hallway to the master bedroom and a motion sensor in a grandfather clock.
Safechuck also said Jackson instructed him on how to respond if they were interrupted.
He said: "We would get a blanket and we would lie it on the floor in the closet, so we could close the door.
"So there were bells and you could have a moment of hearing them trip so at least you knew if people were coming for him."
McManus also alleged rooms were wired with audio transmitters in wall sockets, monitored by security.
She tested this by complaining to a colleague about a problem in Jackson's bedroom, and a guard quickly responded, confirming her suspicions.
McManus described her time working for Jackson as "hell," citing an "underlying threat of violence or potential problems."
She recalled an incident where Jackson warned that if she "ever did or said anything that he didn’t like," he would have his head of security "take care of me."
She said: "That itself was a threat. I couldn’t even believe that he had said that."
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McManus, who was forced to sign a confidentiality agreement upon starting her job, was prohibited from speaking about Jackson or anything she witnessed, including his time spent with children.
She was further told to never question Jackson or his guests and to simply do her job.
Alleged abuse occurred not only in his bedroom but also in hidden areas throughout the property, such as private movie rooms with one-way glass.
McManus also recalled frequent sleepovers and secret rooms linked to Jackson's bedroom, cinema, zoo, and arcade.
She further said people who never met Jackson couldn't possibly understand what happened, adding how the Bad hitmaker never hired fans to work at Neverland.
The allegations are made in Channel 4 documentary 'Leaving Neverland 2: Surviving Michael Jackson,'
Photographers broke into the abandoned ranch between 2007 and 2008 and found several unsettling murals.
Other eerie discoveries included portraits of Jackson, defaced photos, and a "Children of the World" menu in the kitchen.
The zoo at the estate housed over 100 animals, with claims of abuse including injuries to giraffes and elephants.
Jackson’s estate has continuously denied all abuse allegations.
