A recently surfaced prison postcard, allegedly written by Jeffrey Epstein to disgraced former doctor Larry Nassar, has been officially declared a fake by the FBI.
The note, which was released as part of a massive batch of documents tied to Epstein’s crimes and death, contained shocking claims—but authorities say it was never authentic.
The Controversial Claims
The handwritten postcard reportedly referenced Epstein taking the “short route home” and offered Nassar a bizarre form of encouragement.
Most notably, it included a claim that “our president” loved “young, nubile girls.”
While Donald Trump was president at the time, he was never directly named in the postcard, and there are no allegations of his involvement in Epstein’s crimes.
Part of a DOJ Document Release
The postcard appeared in one of the Department of Justice’s ongoing releases of Epstein-related materials, which have been trickling out since the filing deadline last Friday.
It was postmarked August 13, 2019, a few weeks after Epstein’s widely publicized jail cell suicide.
According to the documents, the letter was returned to sender at the New York prison where Epstein had been held.
FBI Identifies Key Inconsistencies
Despite its inclusion in the official DOJ release, the FBI quickly determined that the postcard was fraudulent.
In a statement issued just before 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, the bureau cited multiple discrepancies:
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The handwriting did not match Epstein’s known writing style.
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The postmark came from Northern Virginia, three days after Epstein’s death in New York.
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The return address did not reference the federal facility where Epstein was held, nor did it include his inmate number—a requirement for all outgoing prison mail.
The FBI stressed that the postcard had been flagged and identified as fake at the time it was received by the jail.
DOJ Clarifies Document Release
The Department of Justice emphasized that the release of documents does not automatically make the contents true.
“This fake letter serves as a reminder that just because a document is released by the Department of Justice does not make the allegations or claims within the document factual,” the DOJ said, adding that it will continue releasing all materials required by law.
The Text of the Forged Note
The postcard, signed “Yours, J. Epstein” and addressed to “L.N.” for Nassar, contained unsettling language, including lines such as:
“As you know by now, I have taken the ‘short route’ home.
Good luck! We shared one thing… our love & caring for young ladies at the hope they’d reach their full potential.
Our president shares our love of young, nubile girls…”
The note also contained bizarre comparisons about “snatching grub in the mess halls of the system.”
Nassar’s Situation at the Time
Larry Nassar was incarcerated at a federal facility in Sumterville, Florida, after previously being transferred from Tucson, Arizona, following reports of an attack.
The mailroom at the New York prison returned the postcard with a stamp indicating that Nassar was “no longer” at the address, adding to the implausibility of the letter’s journey.
What This Means
While the postcard drew immediate attention due to its content and timing, the FBI’s verification confirms it was a hoax.
The case serves as a stark reminder that not every document released from official channels should be taken at face value, and investigators remain cautious when examining the sprawling Epstein files.
Even with the postcard exposed as fake, the enormous trove of materials continues to shed light on Epstein’s criminal activities and the complex web surrounding his associates.
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