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Ghislaine Maxwell Reportedly Had Poor Hygiene in Florida Prison
A former inmate claims Maxwell rarely showered and had a foul odor during her time at FCI Tallahassee.
Feb. 25, 2026 at 12:33am
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According to an anonymous former inmate who was incarcerated with Ghislaine Maxwell at FCI Tallahassee in Florida from 2023 to 2025, Maxwell had "horrible personal hygiene" and would only shower once or twice a week despite having regular access to the prison's shower facilities. The inmate said Maxwell "always had BO" from working out frequently without washing afterward, and that her fellow prisoners viewed her negatively as a "Chomo" (child molester) due to her conviction on sex trafficking charges.
Why it matters
Maxwell's personal hygiene issues while in prison shed light on the conditions and treatment of high-profile inmates, as well as the social dynamics and stigma faced by those convicted of sex crimes behind bars.
The details
The former inmate, who spoke anonymously while still in Bureau of Prisons custody, said Maxwell "has horrible personal hygiene" and "would shower once or twice a week." The inmate also claimed Maxwell "always had BO" from frequently working out and jogging around the prison compound without washing afterward. Despite the poor hygiene, the inmate said Maxwell was never assaulted by other inmates, likely due to the threat of being sent to the prison's "hole" or solitary confinement unit, which the inmate described as "very hard living" and a deterrent to potential attackers.
- Maxwell was transferred to FCI Tallahassee in 2022 after being convicted on sex trafficking and other charges.
- The former inmate was incarcerated with Maxwell at FCI Tallahassee from 2023 to 2025.
- In August 2025, Maxwell was transferred to the Federal Prison Camp in Bryan, Texas to serve out the rest of her sentence.
The players
Ghislaine Maxwell
A convicted child sex trafficker who was incarcerated at FCI Tallahassee in Florida from 2023 to 2025.
Anonymous Inmate
A female inmate who was incarcerated with Ghislaine Maxwell at FCI Tallahassee and had daily contact with her.
What they’re saying
“Ghislaine Maxwell "has horrible personal hygiene" and "would shower once or twice a week," despite prisoners having regular access to the shower facilities.”
— Anonymous Inmate
“Maxwell "always had BO" because she would work out all the time and rarely wash herself afterwards.”
— Anonymous Inmate
The takeaway
This case highlights the poor living conditions and social stigma faced by high-profile inmates, even in federal prisons, and raises questions about the treatment and rehabilitation of those convicted of sex crimes.
