[Pharmboy]

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[Dr. Scarpetta]

When Hickerson and a friend tried to get a peek at the estate several years ago, they were quickly met by flashing police cruisers on the private Manor Lane and escorted off. Even a state historical marker was removed after the family complained that it drew unwanted sightseers.

This is a complex story, but the family is considering selling land to raise money, and they also want millions from the county and state for preservation.

It would be possible for them to raise some money by opening the estate to the public, but they are intensely private. I would hate to see most of that property become a housing development.