Michael Jackson's body Neverland-bound for public viewing

By Hanh Nguyen

June 30, 2009 12:19 PM

Michael Jackson, who lived at Neverland Ranch, will next be seen back at the Santa Barbara County property.

The body of the pop star will be transported late Thursday morning to Neverland in a 30-car motorcade and then made available for public viewing on Friday, reports CNN.

Jackson had created Neverland Ranch as a childlike oasis of fun for himself that included a zoo, Ferris wheel, bumper cars, roller coaster and other theme-park attractions. It was named after the "Peter Pan" island where kids never grew up.

Financial problems following his 2005 trial caused an investment company to help Jackson out by purchasing the loan on the property, the title of which was eventually transferred to Sycamore Valley Ranch Company. Although all the rides and attractions were removed, Jackson still had a stake in the property till his death.

A private memorial service is scheduled for Sunday. It's still not known where Jackson will be buried.

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I want to make a public apology! I was one of the ignorant people who believed the accusations against Michael. I then seen the footage of the boy saying his father made him do it. I can't begin to tell everyone how bad I feel and how much it breaks my heart that Michael did not live to hear his name cleared. He was a broken man,a shattered man because of people like me who don't look outside the box. I will post this everywhere so people will know the truth and his family and children can hold their heads up high because he truely was a wonderful man! MICHAEL I'M SORRY AND MAY GOD BLESS YOU, YOUR CHILDREN, FAMILY AND THE PEOPLE LIKE ME!!!!

nicole | June 30, 2009 12:35 PM

Why would anyone want to view that freak? I thought he had been on display in some wax museum since the 80's anyway.

Sara | June 30, 2009 12:36 PM

Now with the King gone, its up to the Queen "Her Majesty" Madonna to keep the monarchy going. Good thing they have a daughter, Princess of pop Britney.

meow | June 30, 2009 12:38 PM

oh come on, give him a break. he is still an icon, whatever he has done in the past i'm sure he already pay the dues.. he is a lonely man!

ella | June 30, 2009 12:49 PM

Im glad the owners of neverland let them do this.

Smitty | June 30, 2009 1:21 PM

who is the price of pop? justin timberlake??

jay | June 30, 2009 4:31 PM

I wish I could be there!!...Its gonna be a mad house!!!

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CJ | June 30, 2009 5:46 PM

sorry nicole, apology is too late. you belong to that group of people who rush to judgment and condemn the minute the media says crucify. you don't take the time to consider what is fact versus cir***stances versus fiction versus tabloid.

some people are guilty of the accusations. some people are not. NONE, and i do mean NONE deserve the crucification that now comes in the age of internet and media, and too many people projecting their personal anger about their lives. innocent people are harmed when this happens. no one cares.

so sorry, no forgiveness, but if you take a pause the next time before you get ugly and cast your talons, maybe you can forgive yourself eventually. reputation is what the world thinks of you, character is who you really are.

renee | June 30, 2009 5:51 PM

To all of those who do not have the capacity to be kind to others and have been unkind to Mr. Jackson................
MAY GOD JUDGE YOU ACCORDINGLY!!!

E. | June 30, 2009 6:13 PM

Renee to not forgive puts you right in that catagory you condem others for so harshly! Michael would have forgiven her and so would God. Who are you?

Careaboutus | June 30, 2009 6:17 PM