Epstein Ranch Search: New Mexico Probe for Bodies and Human Experiments
Disturbing allegations have emerged from the release of the Epstein files, with claims that two bodies are buried on the grounds of the convicted sex offender's sprawling New Mexico property, known as Zorro Ranch. This week, investigators launched a search at the 8,000-acre ranch, acting on new information from the files, including allegations about bodies at the site.
Anonymous Tip Sparks Investigation
The investigation stems back to 2019 when Eddy Aragon, a radio host and former mayoral candidate, received an anonymous email alleging the bodies of 'two foreign girls' were buried 'somewhere in the hills outside the Zorro' on Epstein's orders. The writer, claiming to be a former staff member, stated, 'Both died by strangulation during rough, fetish sex.' Aragon forwarded the email to the FBI, and it was included in the millions of documents released in the Epstein files.
Zorro Ranch, located in the high desert south of Santa Fe, is mentioned thousands of times in the tranche. It has long been reported as one of Epstein's sites for sexual abuse and trafficking, with rumours persisting for years that the paedophile used the vast, remote property to conceal child sex-trafficking operations.
Allegations of Human Experiments and Eugenics
Further unsubstantiated claims suggest Epstein discussed plans to impregnate multiple women at the ranch, aligned with his obsession with eugenics and a desire to engineer genetically 'superior' children. Numerous witnesses, both men and women, have alleged Epstein used the secluded property for nonconsensual medical procedures to advance his interest in selective breeding.
New Mexico State Representative Andrea Romero told the Daily Mail, 'We have people coming forward saying they were drugged, had sex organs and sperm harvested from their bodies, and woke up around medical equipment not knowing where they were or what happened to them.'
Current Ownership and Legislative Action
Epstein purchased the ranch in 1993 from the family of former New Mexico governor Bruce King. It was sold by Epstein's estate in 2023 to former Texas state Senator Don Huffines, who pledged proceeds from the sale to Epstein's victims and promised cooperation with law enforcement. However, the change in ownership and passage of time have raised concerns that critical physical evidence may have been lost.
On Tuesday, state legislators established an 'Epstein Truth Commission,' a bipartisan, four-member panel working alongside the office of State Attorney General Raúl Torrez. The commission is investigating allegations that the ranch facilitated sexual abuse and sex trafficking.
Legislators Seek Truth Amid Dark Claims
Andrea Romero, a state legislator on the panel, told the BBC, 'We are learning that there may have been reports to the FBI, back in 2019 or prior to, of bodies being buried, of folks being trafficked.' Marianna Anaya, a freshman Democratic legislator and central figure on the Truth Commission, added to the Independent, 'As we're digging through the files, we're seeing some of Epstein's older interviews in which he actually says why he bought the ranch in New Mexico, which I thought was interesting.'
Anaya noted Epstein mentioned proximity to labs like Los Alamos and Sandia National Labs, with The New York Times previously reporting on his desire to establish a 'baby ranch' in New Mexico. Romero reflected, 'It's so dark and perplexing, and I know that if you mention this to someone, it sounds very conspiratorial. But we need to get down to the truth of what really happened here in our own backyard.'
Historical Context and Survivor Accounts
Epstein was convicted in 2008 of soliciting sex from girls as young as 14. After his death in prison in 2019, a woman identified only as Jane Doe said Epstein raped her at the ranch when she was 15. Another survivor, Annie Farmer, stated Ghislaine Maxwell touched her breasts at the ranch when she was a teenager.
The ongoing search and commission work highlight the persistent efforts to uncover the full extent of Epstein's crimes, with Zorro Ranch remaining a focal point for investigators and legislators seeking justice and transparency.
