[Gotham's Knight]

I can understand the intentions of the scene and that's great. If you can throw out common sense for the scene, good for you. However, I can't do that (of course, suspension of disbelief is required for movies and they just have to fit within the world, imo). I just feel that it's so illogical and ridiculous. I understand Burton's intentions (if they are what you say they are) and that's great. However, I still find it ridiculous.

Now, your explanation that no one has been near Wayne Manor makes a little more sense. Though I still think that someone in the press would have noticed.