Emails Reveal Epstein Met Ex-Baylor President in Waco in 2012

New emails show Jeffrey Epstein and Kenneth Starr kept in touch during Starr's tenure as Baylor University president.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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Newly released emails confirm that disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein met with former Baylor University president Kenneth Starr on the school's campus in Waco, Texas in 2012. The emails show Epstein and Starr corresponded during Starr's time as Baylor's president, with Epstein even visiting the campus to meet with Starr. This visit occurred just a few years before Starr was ousted from Baylor in 2016 over the university's handling of sexual assault allegations against football players.

Why it matters

The revelation of Epstein's visit to Baylor during Starr's presidency raises further questions about the extent of their relationship and Starr's involvement in Epstein's controversial legal dealings. Starr was previously known to have defended Epstein in a 2008 plea deal, but the new emails show their ties went deeper, with Epstein even visiting Starr on the Baylor campus.

The details

The emails show that Epstein and Starr corresponded during Starr's interview process to become Baylor's president in 2010. Once Starr was appointed, the two men continued to stay in touch, with Epstein emailing Starr in 2012 saying "it's been too long" and Starr inviting him to "come see me." Epstein then traveled to Waco in July 2012 to meet with Starr at Baylor's campus, with the visit coordinated by Starr's assistant. What exactly occurred at this meeting is unclear, as Baylor has declined to provide further details.

  • In January 2010, Epstein emailed Starr during the Baylor interview process, wishing him luck.
  • On February 10, 2010, Starr was announced as Baylor's new president.
  • On March 6, 2012, Epstein emailed Starr saying "it's been too long" and Starr invited him to visit.
  • In July 2012, Epstein traveled to Waco to meet with Starr on Baylor's campus.
  • In 2016, Starr was ousted as Baylor's president and chancellor amid the university's sexual assault scandal.

The players

Kenneth Starr

The late former President and Chancellor of Baylor University, who had a documented history of correspondence and ties to Jeffrey Epstein.

Jeffrey Epstein

The disgraced New York financier and sex offender who met with Starr on the Baylor campus in 2012.

Karyna Shuliak

Epstein's girlfriend at the time of the 2012 visit to Baylor.

Larry Visoski

Epstein's longtime pilot who coordinated the travel logistics for the 2012 visit to Baylor.

Jennifer Jarvis

Starr's assistant at Baylor who helped coordinate Epstein's visit to the campus in 2012.

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What they’re saying

“I wish you luck tomorrow. I am forever in your corner.”

— Jeffrey Epstein (Email to Kenneth Starr)

“My friend, my brother - all is well. Come see me. Otherwise, I'll come knocking [sic] on your door.”

— Kenneth Starr (Email to Jeffrey Epstein)

“Exiting/severing all ties with Baylor. Sad. Getting close.”

— Kenneth Starr (Email to Jeffrey Epstein)

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow the release of any additional emails or documents related to Epstein's visit to the Baylor campus.

The takeaway

The newly revealed emails raise serious questions about the depth of the relationship between Jeffrey Epstein and former Baylor president Kenneth Starr, and whether Starr's ties to Epstein played any role in the university's handling of the sexual assault scandal that ultimately led to Starr's ouster.