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A former employee who worked closely with Michael Jackson has reignited controversy surrounding the late pop icon, claiming that he secretly recorded young boys during their visits to Neverland Ranch.
Adrian McManus, who served as Jackson's maid from 1990 to 1994, alleges that surveillance footage from these recordings may still exist and could serve as crucial evidence in legal cases against the singer's estate.
McManus asserts that Jackson's private quarters were bugged with cameras and that he kept a collection of videotapes documenting his time with children. She believes that these tapes could provide significant proof for Wade Robson and James Safechuck, both of whom have accused Jackson of sexual misconduct.
The two former child companions have been battling in court against Jackson's estate, claiming that they were molested by the singer when they were young.
Hidden Recordings and Legal Implications
According to McManus, Jackson was known to record interactions in areas where he spent time with children, including his bedroom, secret chambers, zoo, and private cinema. She recalls being told by a trusted aide that the footage could be "very incriminating" and that it was crucial for the material to be located and reviewed.
Speaking after the airing of Leaving Neverland 2: Surviving Michael Jackson-a follow-up to the 2019 documentary-McManus reaffirmed her belief in Robson and Safechuck's claims. She revealed that during her time at Neverland Ranch, Jackson frequently hosted young guests, often spending long hours alone with them, unsupervised by parents.
McManus also detailed an incident in 1993 when allegations of child abuse against Jackson first emerged. The accusations came from Evan Chandler, who claimed that his son, Jordan Chandler, had been molested by the pop star. This led to a police raid on Neverland Ranch by Santa Barbara prosecutors, yet no direct evidence of criminal activity was uncovered.
Missing Tapes and Unanswered Questions
McManus insists that Jackson's staff took measures to protect him from scrutiny. She claims that after the allegations surfaced, several rooms were cleared out, and certain files, hard drives, and videotapes disappeared.
"I was told that the investigators missed a great deal of information that was kept in a security office," she stated.
While the original tapes have never been publicly disclosed, McManus believes that some of Jackson's most loyal aides may still have access to them. She is calling for the recordings to be made public, either to clear Jackson's name or to provide closure for Robson and Safechuck.
"I really hope somewhere they come up. It could change everything," she said. "So I really hope that the truth comes out and those boys can heal completely."
As the legal battle continues, the search for these alleged recordings remains one of the biggest unanswered questions in the case surrounding Michael Jackson's legacy.