A newly disclosed email, part of the vast trove of documents released by the U.S. Department of Justice, has made explosive allegations against the late financier Jeffrey Epstein. The correspondence, sent by an individual claiming to be a former employee, asserts that Epstein ordered the burial of two foreign girls who were strangled to death during "rough, fetish sex" near his Zorro Ranch in New Mexico.
Disturbing Details Emerge from Epstein Files
The email, titled "Confidential: Jeffrey Epstein," was initially sent on November 21, 2019, and later forwarded to the FBI. It was released as part of three million documents from the Epstein investigation, shedding further light on the activities of the convicted sex offender. The sender, whose identity remains redacted, stated they had "been there and seen it all" while working at the Zorro Ranch.
Allegations of Murder and Burial
In the email, the sender wrote, "What is damning about Jeffrey Epstein is yet to be written. Did you know somewhere in the hills outside the Zorro, two foreign girls were buried on orders of Jeffrey and Madam G? Both died by strangulation during rough, fetish sex." "Madam G" is widely believed to refer to Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein's longtime associate who was convicted for her role in his sex trafficking ring.
The correspondence also included links to videos purportedly showing Epstein engaging in sexual acts with underage girls, including threesomes. The sender demanded a payment of one Bitcoin in exchange for this video evidence and further information, highlighting the clandestine nature of the claims.
Zorro Ranch: A Notorious Playground
Zorro Ranch, a sprawling 13-square-mile property in New Mexico, has long been reported as one of Epstein's private venues for sexual abuse and trafficking. Purchased in 1993 from former governor Bruce King, the estate features a 26,700-square-foot luxury mansion, guest lodges, staff dwellings, and amenities like a private airstrip, helipad, and horse stables.
Epstein used the ranch as an isolated retreat where VIP guests could visit discreetly, even more so than his private Caribbean island, Little St. James. Civil filings have implicated the compound in hosting high-profile figures, including Prince Andrew, with allegations from Virginia Giuffre that she was trafficked there as a teenager between 2000 and 2002.
Aftermath and Ongoing Investigations
The email was forwarded to the FBI just three months after Epstein was found dead in his prison cell in August 2019, while awaiting trial for sex trafficking and conspiracy charges. This revelation adds to the mounting evidence and speculation surrounding Epstein's activities and the extent of his network.
Following Epstein's death, his estate listed Zorro Ranch for $27.5 million in 2021, later reducing the price to $18 million before it was sold in 2023 to a limited liability corporation. The new owners renamed it the San Rafael Ranch, though their identity remains shrouded in secrecy, continuing the mystery that surrounds Epstein's legacy.
