These Chilling Photos of Neverland Ranch Were Lost in Time

Goodbye For Now

This was a sign that could be found upon the exit of Neverland Ranch. Shortly before his death, Michael Jackson held an auction to sell his property. Jackson had been undergoing financial difficulty at this time and had been staying in Bahrain thanks to the hospitality of Sheik Abdullah, the ruler's son. Jackson owed thousands in unpaid wages to employees. 

Lisa Marie Presley

Michael Jackson was shortly married to the daughter of Elvis, Lisa Marie Presley. They were wed for two years until their divorce in 1996. Jackson proposed over the phone. It was largely believed to have been a publicity stunt that would distract from Jackson's growing accusations and also have jumpstarted Presley's singing career.

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.