Epstein Files: Private Investigators Who Removed Evidence Called To Testify

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Democrats on the House Oversight Committee have called for three private investigators who worked with Jeffrey Epstein to testify about potential evidence they removed from the financier's Florida home days before it was searched by law enforcement in 2005. More than 100 pieces of potential evidence, including three computers, were taken from Epstein's residence and have never been released, raising concerns about what critical information they may have contained about Epstein's alleged abuse.

Why it matters

The hidden evidence removed from Epstein's home remains a mystery, and lawmakers are seeking to uncover what the private investigators may have known or discovered about Epstein's activities and potential co-conspirators. The computers in particular could have contained surveillance footage or other damning information about Epstein's alleged crimes.

The details

Democrats sent a letter to the three private investigators - Paul Lavery, Stephen Kiraly and William Riley - requesting they voluntarily testify before the House Oversight Committee about the evidence they removed from Epstein's home. The committee could subpoena the investigators if they do not comply. The Justice Department's Office of Professional Responsibility previously noted there was 'good reason to believe the computers contained relevant — and potentially critical — information' and that 'it was clear Epstein did not want the contents of his computers disclosed.'

• In October 2005, more than 100 pieces of potential evidence, including three computers, were removed from Epstein's Florida home days before Palm Beach police searched the residence.
• On March 27, 2026, Democrats on the House Oversight Committee called for the three private investigators to testify about the removed evidence by April 9, 2026.

What’s next

The three private investigators have until April 9, 2026 to respond to the House Oversight Committee's request to voluntarily testify. If they do not comply, the committee may issue subpoenas to compel their testimony.