Disturbing Epstein Files Allege Murders Buried at His Properties

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A document released by the U.S. Department of Justice as part of the Epstein files includes a disturbing, unverified claim alleging that two young women were killed and buried at the direction of Jeffrey Epstein and an associate identified as 'Madam G,' commonly understood to mean Ghislaine Maxwell. The allegation appears in an email written by a former staff member at a property referred to as 'the Zorro,' who claims to have firsthand knowledge of the events.

Why it matters

The document underscores the scope and severity of claims that continue to surface in connection with Epstein, even years after his death. As with other materials included in the DOJ release, the contents reflect allegations and statements collected during investigations, not findings of fact.

The details

The email writer states the information is sensitive and was taken from Epstein's home as 'insurance' in case of future litigation. The author claims the two individuals died during violent sexual encounters and were later buried in hills outside the property, allegedly on Epstein's orders. No evidence accompanying the claim is provided in the file, and the allegations have not been adjudicated or independently verified.

• The document was released by the U.S. Department of Justice on December 19, 2025 as part of a new trove of documents from its investigations into Jeffrey Epstein.

What they’re saying

What’s next

The DOJ has not commented publicly on the specific allegation, and it remains unclear why the document was retained or how it was evaluated by investigators.