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Memorial Placed at Epstein's New Mexico Ranch
Survivors and victims honored at site of notorious sex crimes
Mar. 3, 2026 at 3:23am
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A memorial has been placed at Jeffrey Epstein's former ranch in Santa Fe County, New Mexico to honor the survivors and victims of the sex crimes that occurred there. The memorial was the idea of local resident Kathy Kunda, who said the dark history of the ranch has only recently come to light and that it will take unearthing all that took place before there can be true healing.
Why it matters
Epstein's crimes at his New Mexico ranch have cast a long shadow over the state, with allegations of complicity from prominent officials and citizens. The memorial is an effort to bring the survivors' stories into the open and begin a process of accountability and recovery for the community.
The details
Dozens of New Mexicans gathered on a Saturday to place the memorial, which is open for anyone to add to with lights, crosses, or other symbols of courage and remembrance. Kathy Kunda, who conceived of the memorial, said she had heard about the crimes at the ranch years ago, but the full scope of the tragedy is only now being widely recognized.
- The memorial was placed on a sunny Saturday in 2026.
The players
Kathy Kunda
A New Mexico resident who conceived of the idea for the memorial to honor the survivors and victims of Jeffrey Epstein's sex crimes at his ranch in the state.
Jeffrey Epstein
The convicted sex offender who owned a large resort ranch in New Mexico, where he committed numerous crimes against juveniles.
What they’re saying
“It's just now coming to an awakening, and it's very wide, it's very dark, and it's absolutely heartbreaking.”
— Kathy Kunda
“I don't think anyone has to think about how strong they need to be. I think they just need not to be in fear. If we can remove that fear, then we allow the space for love.”
— Kathy Kunda
What’s next
The memorial is open for anyone to add to, as a way to continue honoring the survivors and victims, and to promote healing in the community.
The takeaway
The memorial at Epstein's former ranch represents an important step in acknowledging the dark history of the site and the courage of the survivors. It is a call for accountability and a path forward for the community to confront this tragedy and work towards recovery.
