Utah Community Reels After Epstein-Themed Game Discovered in Schools
A Utah community has been left deeply disturbed after a mother uncovered that her middle school child had been playing a shocking computer game at school, centered on the notorious pedophile Jeffrey Epstein. The game, titled Five Nights at Epstein's, immerses players in the disgraced financier's infamous residence on Little Saint James island, using real imagery from the Department of Justice's investigation into his sex trafficking case.
Game Details and Parental Discovery
The online game is modeled after the popular Five Nights at Freddy's franchise, but with a horrifying twist. Instead of evading animatronic characters, players must battle to escape Epstein and other prominent figures named in the released documents. Michelle Martinez revealed on a Kearns, Utah Facebook group that her son had played the game at school, sparking dozens of comments from other concerned parents whose children were also aware of it.
Martinez told local ABC affiliate KTVX that her son mentioned the game during a family dinner. When she pressed him for details, he admitted to accessing it at school. The game opens with images of Epstein, former President Donald Trump, and Stephen Hawking—all figures repeatedly named in the Epstein files—and includes a warning pop-up telling players to "defend yourself against Epstein." It features 11 camera views, requiring players to use audio cues to keep Epstein at bay.
Parental Outrage and School District Response
Martinez expressed profound distress, stating she had not yet discussed sensitive topics like sex trafficking with her son. "It absolutely disgusts me and breaks my heart that our children are subject to this, especially in this day and age," she said. She emphasized that schools need to do more to prevent students from accessing inappropriate online content.
The Granite School District, where Martinez's son is a student, acknowledged awareness of the game, calling it a "national trend." In a statement, they noted that one parent raised concerns in February, leading to the website being blocked. The district asserted they do not believe the game is widely accessed in their schools but remain committed to ensuring appropriate internet use with various safeguards in place.
National Spread of the Game
This issue is not confined to Utah. Parents in North Carolina reported to local NBC affiliate WRAL News that their children had also played Five Nights at Epstein's. Alicia Brewer, a concerned parent, recounted her middle-school son saying he enjoyed the game until she intervened, explaining Epstein's notoriety.
Social media posts from Indiana and Minnesota further highlight the game's reach. One Minnesota mother warned on Facebook about the game's objective: "Your character has to hide in vents, closets, avoid security cameras, and the goal is to survive." An Indiana mom similarly alerted others, noting children are playing it on school laptops to evade Epstein on the island.
This disturbing trend underscores ongoing challenges in monitoring student online activity and the urgent need for robust digital safety measures in educational environments nationwide.
