WASHINGTON: The United States Department of Justice has released a new set of documents related to the death of convicted sex offender and financier Jeffrey Epstein, including previously unseen and graphic post-mortem photographs and an FBI report detailing the circumstances surrounding his death.
According to the documents, Epstein’s body was found unresponsive in his jail cell on August 10, 2019, and photographs show him lying on a stretcher with visible injuries to his neck. The records state that Epstein had earlier been placed on suicide watch following an unsuccessful attempt but had later told a psychologist that he had “no interest in killing” himself.
The released files also highlight serious lapses in prison procedures on the night of Epstein’s death. These included the removal of his cellmate, guards failing to carry out mandatory checks, and malfunctioning surveillance cameras in the area.
The latest disclosure has reignited conspiracy theories surrounding Epstein’s death, with social media users questioning the official account. Some online platforms circulated side-by-side comparisons of the post-mortem images and earlier photographs of Epstein, claiming discrepancies in physical features, particularly the shape of the nose.
In addition, fresh online speculation has emerged regarding an alleged Fortnite gaming account linked to Epstein’s email address, with claims that the account remains active years after his death. However, no verified evidence has been presented to substantiate these assertions.
Epstein’s death in federal custody was officially ruled a suicide, but it has remained the subject of widespread public scrutiny and controversy.