Before today, even a Hollywood movie about Jeffrey Epstein’s escapades and high profile friends would not have contemplated ending in his supposed suicide.
Too suspicious.
According to law enforcement sources quoted in the New York Post, there was a call for a reported cardiac arrest at the Manhattan Correctional Center just before 6:40 a.m. this morning. Authorities indicate Epstein had been found unconscious in his jail cell, and was rushed to the hospital where pronounced dead.
New documents in Epstein’s case were released Friday. There were reports he was considering providing information to authorities in an effort to shave time off any prison sentence.
Epstein, 66, was arrested on July 6 and accused of sexually abusing dozens of young, underage girls. It was widely speculated he held blackmail material and damaging information on countless powerful political figures, Hollywood personalities and rich people around the world.
He was jailed on July 18. Epstein asked the judge to allow him to await trial at home under house arrest with an electric monitor and 24/7 surveillance, but the judge said no.
Epstein likely believed his life was in danger. There was plenty of speculation he would never make it to trial.
Last month, on July 24, Epstein was rushed to a hospital after alleged suicide attempt in his New York jail cell. He’d reportedly been found on the floor “blue in the face” with marks on his neck. Medical officials reportedly concluded Epstein had attempted suicide. He was returned to his jail cell the same day under “suicide watch.” This means he should have been monitored 24/7 so that he would not be able to injure himself.
Although the July 24 incident was regarded as a suicide attempt, there was no public reporting as to what Epstein himself said about it.
At the time, Spencer Kevin, an attorney for several of Epstein’s alleged victims in a 2008 case, said Epstein’s life was “definitely in jeopardy.”
I question whether or not it was a true suicide attempt that Mr. Epstein was involved in in jail or whether or not there may be some powerful people who just don’t want him to talk…It’ll be interesting to see whether or not Mr. Epstein attempts again to get out on bail and if he does, whether he survives between now and the date of his trial.
Spencer Kuvin, Epstein victims’ attorney, July 30
In the 2008 case, Epstein was convicted of underage sex and exploitation charges in a plea deal that is being criticized as lenient. Among other terms, he served 13 months in prison and was allowed to leave custody during the day.
Epstein was previously found injured in his cell on July 24. Authorities reportedly placed him on suicide watch following a medical examination.
Questions
A few of the obvious questions in the aftermath of Epstein’s death include:
1. Considering the nature of the charges against him and the danger he faced, why wasn’t Epstein in special protective custody from the start with 24-hour cameras and security monitoring him in jail? Who makes such decisions?
2. Even if Epstein wasn’t carefully monitored initially, how could he have been returned to the same cell under “suicide watch,” yet end up dead?
3. What does the video that was monitoring Epstein’s jail cell show?
4. What did guards and other inmates see and hear?
5. What did Epstein supposedly use to commit suicide, since all items that could help an inmate accomplish that are supposed to be removed from the cell?
6. Who, specifically, was responsible for watching Epstein and ensuring he remained unharmed?
7. What, exactly, did Epstein tell his attorney and medical personnel after his reported suicide attempt last month? Was his interview recorded?
8. Is there any chance Epstein isn’t dead, but was put into witness protection?
9. Will there be an autopsy and will the results be released?
Part of the strange story surrounding Epstein’s death may be told in the coming days through the official response. Will we learn the names of those who surrounded Epstein in jail and those who were responsible for watching him? Will their testimony be released? Will they be held accountable?
After Epstein’s July arrest, Democrat political strategist Christine Pelosi, daughter of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, tweeted a warning that it was “quite likely” that Epstein would implicate major political figures.
“This Epstein case is horrific and the young women deserve justice. It is quite likely that some of our faves are implicated but we must follow the facts and let the chips fall where they may—whether on Republicans or Democrats.”
Christine Pelosi, Democrat strategist
Now remains the time for you to continue to shine, Sharyl. Keep doing us proud.
I think from what I’ve read from statements given by other inmates there was no way to commit suicide in those cells ,
There’s too many reasons it couldn’t
have been a suicide
He was murdered or in protective custody somewhere
Notice how quiet Hollywood has been ?
In the coming years there will be more sightings of Epstein than Elvis….
Another case of highly contagious AVFSDS
Acquired Vincent Foster Sudden Death Syndrome
Could it have been the perp in the next door cell wanting a get out of jail and live well forever
The mainstream press loved to lump Clinton and Trump together in their relationship to Epstein while Trump has minimal contact and Clinton was a frequent traveler on Epstein’s Lolita Express a super executive 737 with bedrooms luxury bathrooms and other intimate spaces . Clinton frequently toolk long trips (Africa , Asia) on the airplane and frequently required his security detail to make other arrangements despite ample space on the airplane.
I believe that Clinton was also a visitor to Lolita Island. There are interviews with the women who agreed to testify against Epstein on the condition that the government would prosecute a slam dunk case . However, apparently on instructions from the same folks who touted the Steele Dossier , the feds agreed not to prosecute if Epstein would plead to a relatively minor additional state charge.
THERE IS NO CONSPIRACY HERE . THAT MEANS THAT THERE ARE MORE THAN ONE ANSWER . THIS IS MURDER ( AND MURDER IN THE FIRST DEGREE ) NOT TO SEE THIS YOU ARE BLAND AS A BAT
I wonder how many notorious men are involved, and how much they spent to quiet this rotten specimen?
Thank you Sharyl for this succinct report. I look to you as a cross-check especially for these controversial, almost fictional, news items.
One item I saw/heard yesterday was Mr. Epstein was taken off of suicide watch sometime (days?) earlier. It would be interesting to know if that assertion is true.
In the photos of him on the gurney, as he was being wheeled into the emergency department, I noted his face showed bruising in front of behind his left ear. That is referred to as a “battle sign” in the medical field. It is known to occur when there has been basal injury to the brain, usually from a blow causing brain injury. I’m not clear why a hanging would cause this type of bruising. I hope the public is allowed to view the initial autopsy report with an explanation regarding the bruises.
The photo is most likely to have been of Anthony Bourdain, not Jeffrey Epstein. The ear and the nose are not the same. But what you have to say about the marks on the face does explain what happened to Bourdain who supposedly suicided also.
‘What difference does it make now?’
Thank you for reminding us, Hillary.
When will we be told that this alleged suicide was cooked up by Trump’s inner circle so as to distract attention from his rumored plans to bomb sanctuary cities?
Do we really need to know the answers to these questions?
Yes, I think we do.
I think we do, as well. I also agree with many comments here but we need to also consider that this man knew there were many many more lawsuits coming for his money. Just as Michael Jackson knew that there would be those that would never let up. They would continue on and on, to come for his precious money. He was offered the witness protection in exchange for information and he jumped at it. I do believe that more is going to come to light with all that were in contact with him and they are very high in the political world, as well as the entertainment business. Just my opinion.
I believe this man knew his destiny was to live his years out in prison. Was he negotiating for some place comfortable in exchange for giving up the dirt on others….other people with an extraordinary level of wealth and power? Who knows? Sheryl Attkisson, if you choose to investigate this mystery then I will help your cause financially
JE was the point man for an Israeli mossad Zionist intelligence operation.. the father of Ms. Maxwell was an Israeli superspy….who got too big for his britches and had to be silenced; the mossad made this happen.
Your proof is what, exactly????
Do you read? You keep asking this question while the proof is everywhere. Please do research. This means YouTube, Twitter, and other places that info is readily available!
They will probably find a dead body for Epstein with similar traits to show as proof. We all know they’ve done it MANY times before. If in fact they allowed him to live in exile somewhere, just remember, the planet is not that big anymore since we have the internet. ‘FOR THERE IS NOTHING HIDDEN THAT WILL NOT BE DISCLOSED, AND NOTHING CONCEALED THAT WILL NOT BE BROUGHT TO LIGHT…”
The political figures Epstein dealt with reach some of the highest levels in Govt.
Very important people were to be named, those who’ve been in politics for decades as well as Hollywood’s most elite. So many people that the public would know and revere,wanted him silenced.
This is way to convenient for all those who were to be named. Without the slightest doubt, an inside job paid for by those with the most to lose.
Offering someone with the ability to make this happen millions of dollars (more than they’d make in a lifetime) was just too easy to pass up .
Just like Ken Lay, he’s probably been whisked off to another country, getting facial reconstructive surgery and he’ll live out his life in luxury, somewhere really nice, surrounded by teenaged sex slaves! Disgusting!
That other country is most likely Israel. I have no doubt Epstein was working for the MOSSAD.
On what basis do you CONCLUDE such a thing?
Right now, your Question Five is key. How did he do it? The longer that question goes unanswered the more suspicious his death will become.
Amazing, another Clinton associate found dead!! Suicide???
“Death by Arkancide” has been a new legal classification since Slick Willie, the Priapic Prez, was still in the governor’s house in Little Rock.
My favorite of your Q’s is #8.
Yes, I thought the picture of him on the gurney looked photoshopped, and they didn’t cover his face, nor say he was ” Pronounced Dead” or when. It’s hard to imagine how under such tight security he could suicide or be killed. I think he could have been smuggled out by either side. Hopefully it is into witness protection so he can roll over even bigger criminals.
How can such horrified people get away with so much?
I find it very “convenient ” that some news reports tell of him being taken out in an opened body bag. He was either “suicided” or . ‘rescued and removed”. It’s undeniable that very powerful people want him dead or at least unreachable to authorities. Will we ever know the truth?
And of course they removed his dignity garment (thin paper overalls -suicide watch protocol) and put his “dead” body into a standard issue orange prison jumpsuit.
I’m hearing that the Deep State removed his body and put him in the Witness Protection program. https://youtu.be/kuD354XfFWo