New Mexico Land Commissioner Calls for Epstein Zorro Ranch Investigation

Troubling claim surfaces in Epstein files alleging two girls were killed and buried on the property.

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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New Mexico Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard has called for a full investigation into Jeffrey Epstein's former Zorro Ranch after an anonymous email alleged that two girls were killed and buried on the property on orders from Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. The email also claimed there is video evidence and requested payment in Bitcoin. Garcia Richard has sent a letter to the New Mexico Department of Justice and the U.S. Attorney's Office requesting the investigation.

Why it matters

The Zorro Ranch was one of Epstein's properties, and this new allegation, if true, would be a disturbing development in the ongoing investigation into Epstein's criminal activities. The land commissioner's call for a probe highlights the continued scrutiny surrounding Epstein's operations in New Mexico.

The details

An anonymous email sent to local radio host Eddy Aragon made the troubling claim about killings and burials at the Zorro Ranch. The email requested payment in Bitcoin, suggesting the sender may be seeking to profit from the information. Garcia Richard has formally requested that the New Mexico Department of Justice and the U.S. Attorney's Office investigate the allegation. The Department of Justice has responded, saying it takes the claims seriously but is limited by the available information. The department will work to obtain the original documents to verify the claims and proceed with next steps once more details are known.

  • On February 11, 2026, New Mexico Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard sent a letter requesting an investigation.

The players

Stephanie Garcia Richard

The New Mexico Land Commissioner who has called for an investigation into the allegations surrounding Jeffrey Epstein's former Zorro Ranch.

Jeffrey Epstein

The late financier who owned the Zorro Ranch in New Mexico and was convicted of sex trafficking minors.

Ghislaine Maxwell

Epstein's longtime associate who was convicted of sex trafficking minors.

Eddy Aragon

A local radio host who received the anonymous email making the allegations about the Zorro Ranch.

James Grayson

The Chief Deputy Attorney General of the New Mexico Department of Justice, which is responding to the land commissioner's request for an investigation.

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What they’re saying

“The New Mexico Department of Justice takes these allegations seriously, but we are limited by the available information at this time. We will work to obtain the original documents to verify the claims, and proceed with next steps once we have more information.”

— James Grayson, Chief Deputy Attorney General, New Mexico Department of Justice

What’s next

The New Mexico Department of Justice will work to obtain the original documents referenced in the anonymous email to verify the claims. Once they have more information, they will proceed with the next steps in the investigation.

The takeaway

This new allegation regarding Epstein's Zorro Ranch property in New Mexico is a troubling development that highlights the continued scrutiny surrounding the financier's criminal activities. The land commissioner's call for a full investigation underscores the need for a thorough examination of any potential wrongdoing at the ranch.