Does Michael Jackson appear at memorial service? Unexplained ghost photo debated

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Did Michael Jackson attend his own memorial? Vote Now!

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Is this a trick of the camera or Michael Jackson's ghost? Cast your vote and voice your opinion.

Yesterday, as I watched and wept throughout the Michael Jackson Memorial, I recorded the service on my DVR player. I also grabbed snapshots on my laptop while the stream played live over the Internet. In one photo, John Mayer was playing 'Human Nature'. I grabbed the photo and then when I looked at it, I couldn't believe what I saw. The image on my computer screen surprised me so greatly it literally took my breath away.  First, I should say, however, that the image that is in front of John Mayer was on the screen behind him.  You can see that in the video below. 

Now, I'm not one who believes in ghosts, but if I did, this photo alone might be convinced that this was Michael Jackson's ghost in the photo. That is, before further investigation.   The image depicts Michael Jackson directly over the casket, while John Mayer is facing the audience playing his phenomenal tribute song on the guitar.

What do you think? Is this an optical illusion or a trick of light and photography, or did Michael Jackson attend his own memorial service?  Can you explain the image?  Make sure to check the video below for clues in determining whether this is mystery or science.  By itself, the picture looks like a ghost, but is the image really just a reflection from the picture behind John Mayer?  If science can explain the first picture, does it also explain the mystery behind the Neverland Ranch video that I posted below?  Be sure to watch that video and cast your vote regarding the Neverland Ranch Ghost too.  All videos and photos are unedited and in their original form.  You can play around with the videos, slide them forward and back to see the images more clearly.  Either way, I think the images and videos make for a great discussion.

Here is a larger version of the photo.

Here is the Video of John Mayer playing Human Nature

In addition to the above image that appears rather ghostly, there is another case that has many wondering if Michael Jackson's ghost is roaming around Neverland.  Larry King had interviewed Jermaine Jackson at the Neverland Ranch and when they played the video, many believed they saw Michael Jackson's ghost.  There is no denying that there is a shadow moving across a wall.  You can clearly see it, and that the shadow looks like a man walking.  Also, if you look at the shadow as it moves, it looks as if the person walking would have been moving very slowly, with their head down, and in a sullen or sad state.  (this is my personal observation according to the way I perceive the shadowy figure moving).  If someone were in the home walking, they must have been very depressed by the slow movements the shadow casts.  Here is the video.  What do you think?  Share your opinions and cast your vote, is this science, mystery, or maybe a little bit of both?

CNN/Larry King Ghost Video from Neverland Ranch