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Epstein's Death: Guards Used a 'Body Double' to Mislead Journalists

Published February 10, 2026, 17:23
Epstein's Death: Guards Used a 'Body Double' to Mislead Journalists

Newly released files reveal that guards at the Metropolitan Correctional Center in New York City used a body double to mislead journalists following Jeffrey Epstein's death in 2019. According to an internal memo, prison staff staged the deception by loading boxes and sheets onto a van from the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, which journalists followed. Meanwhile, Epstein's actual body was secretly transported in a black vehicle. The decision to use a body double was made due to the intense media presence and the need to ensure the privacy of the body's transport. An official had warned the guards about the large number of journalists and suggested using a separate vehicle to transport the body. Furthermore, the files reveal that investigators found a handwritten note in Epstein's cell containing complaints about the conditions of his confinement, such as the food, showers, and insects. The note was not considered a suicide note by the medical examiner. The documents, comprising three million pages, provide detailed information about how officials reacted to Epstein's death and attempted to control the information leaked to the media. Epstein's death has sparked widespread controversy and questions about prison conditions and security.