Previously unheard audio recordings of Michael Jackson reveal the late pop star making troubling statements about his relationships with children, including claims that kids wanting to hug him sometimes got him into trouble.

Disturbing Audio Emerges in New Documentary

UK-based Wonderhood Studios released audio recordings featuring Jackson’s distinctive voice, making statements about children in their new four-episode documentary series. The recordings, many never heard publicly before, capture Jackson saying children would fall in love with his personality and want to touch and hug him. Most concerning, Jackson allegedly stated he would kill himself if told he could never see another child again.

The documentary, titled The Trial, begins airing on Channel 4 and examines Jackson’s 2005 acquittal on child sexual abuse charges following a 14-week criminal trial near Los Angeles. Promotional materials indicate the recordings contain statements that have no precedent, according to interview subjects featured in the series.

Legal Background and Context

Jackson faced serious criminal charges in 2005, including molesting a boy, providing alcohol to minors, and allegedly plotting to keep a juvenile and family captive at his Neverland ranch in California. These charges originated from a 2003 British television documentary called Living with Michael Jackson. A Santa Maria jury found Jackson not guilty on all charges in June 2005.

Legacy Remains Complicated

Jackson died in 2009 from propofol intoxication at age 50 while preparing for comeback concerts. His personal physician, Conrad Murray, served nearly two years in prison for manslaughter. The documentary’s release coincides with recent government disclosure of Jeffrey Epstein files, which include photos of Jackson with the convicted sex offender, though no evidence suggests Jackson’s involvement in Epstein’s crimes or awareness of them.