Newly released photographs have peeled back another layer of secrecy surrounding the private Caribbean island owned by the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The images, showing the interiors of properties on Little St James, provide a stark visual insight into the environment where he is alleged to have trafficked underage girls for sex.
A Private World of Opulence and Alleged Abuse
For decades, Little St James served as Jeffrey Epstein's secluded tropical fortress. The financier, who was a convicted child sex trafficker, purchased the island in 1998 and used it as a private retreat until his death in a New York prison cell in 2019. The island, estimated to be between 70 and 78 acres in size, is located off the coast of St. Thomas in the US Virgin Islands.
Epstein's travel to the island was a study in exclusivity. He would typically fly his private jet to the international airport on St. Thomas before transferring to a helicopter for the final short journey to his personal domain. The island was equipped with a helipad, a dock, a main mansion, several guest houses, and a distinctive stone-walled cabana featuring a turquoise ceiling.
Guests who visited the island over the years reportedly included a roster of powerful and famous individuals, from billionaires and Victoria's Secret models to Britain's Prince Andrew. Virginia Giuffre, a known victim of Epstein's trafficking ring, has also stated she was brought to the island.
Disturbing Details Revealed in New Images
The latest batch of photos was released by Democrats on the US House Oversight Committee earlier in December 2025. According to Democrat Representative Robert Garcia, a committee member, the images offer a "disturbing look" into Epstein's world and were made public to ensure transparency in the ongoing investigation.
The photographs reveal a series of bizarre and unsettling interior details across the island's buildings:
- A room that closely resembles a dentist's surgery, complete with a prominent chair positioned in the centre.
- Creepy, full-face masks displayed on the walls of various rooms.
- A landline telephone with a list of names scribbled on it for speed dial. Visible names included Darren, Rich, Mike, Patrick, and Larry. The names of women on the list were redacted by the committee out of caution, given the nature of Epstein's crimes.
- A large blackboard covered in handwritten notes that appeared to be a brainstorming session. Discernible words included "power," "deception," "political," "music," and "truth."
- Opulently decorated bedrooms and bathrooms, some with boxes of towels and stacks of pillows.
The overall atmosphere captured in the images aligns with the description given by Sasha Bouis, a former restaurant operator on the neighbouring Great St. James island, who told the New York Times that Epstein's presence was "kind of accepted" as just "a creepy old billionaire living out there."
Seeking Transparency Amidst Ongoing Scrutiny
The release of these photos is part of a continued effort to uncover the full extent of the activities that took place on Little St James. For years, the island functioned as a highly guarded private enclave, its secrets hidden from public view. The visual evidence now adds a tangible dimension to the numerous allegations and court testimonies that have emerged since Epstein's arrest.
Representative Garcia emphasised the committee's goal in releasing the material, stating it was to "help piece together the full picture of Epstein’s horrific crimes." The images serve as a chilling backdrop to the testimonies of survivors and ensure the scandal remains in the public consciousness as legal and investigative processes continue.
