When Jeffrey Epstein was found dead in his prison cell in 2019, conspiracy theories flooded the internet almost immediately.
The 66-year-old financier, notorious for his conviction on sex trafficking charges, was found with an orange bedsheet tied around his neck.
But was it really a suicide, or was there something more sinister at play?
Epstein’s connections to influential figures across politics, business, and royalty, coupled with the damaging secrets he may have held about them, provided fertile ground for conspiracy theories.
Now, with the highly anticipated release of the so-called “Epstein Files,” some are hoping these documents will reveal the truth.
These files are expected to expose the financier’s final secrets—and possibly those of his powerful associates.
The Lawyer Who Believes Epstein Was Murdered
Spencer Kuvin, a lawyer who represented several of Epstein’s victims, has long fought for justice for those affected by his crimes.
Speaking exclusively to the Daily Mail, Kuvin shared his thoughts on Epstein’s death.
Although he can’t say for sure whether Epstein died by suicide, he remains highly suspicious of the circumstances.
Kuvin recalls his interactions with Epstein, describing him as an “arrogant” and “egotistical” man.
He believes that Epstein did not see himself as guilty.
In fact, Epstein once told Kuvin, “I paid [the girls], they accepted, I didn’t drug them.
So, it’s legal.” Kuvin questions why Epstein would take his own life if he truly believed he had done nothing wrong, especially when he hadn’t even been convicted yet.
Adding to his doubts, Kuvin points to the highly questionable events surrounding Epstein’s death.
His cellmate had been removed just days before, two security cameras mysteriously malfunctioned, and guards allegedly fell asleep during their shift.
In one of the most secure prisons in the country, this series of failures feels, in Kuvin’s eyes, too convenient.
Epstein’s Powerful Connections and Their Role in His Death
Epstein’s death came at a time when many powerful figures had a vested interest in his silence.
He had cultivated relationships with celebrities, politicians, royalty, and top CEOs around the globe—Bill Clinton, Bill Gates, and Prince Andrew, to name a few.
While no one has been directly implicated in Epstein’s criminal activities, his social circles were undeniably intertwined with his wealth and influence.
Epstein owned lavish properties in New York and Palm Beach, frequented by some of the world’s most powerful people.
He also had a private jet, known as the “Lolita Express,” which carried passengers to his private island in the U.S. Virgin Islands—allegedly the epicenter of his sex trafficking operation.
Flight logs from these trips may soon be revealed in the Epstein Files, which are expected to shed new light on who was involved in Epstein’s web of abuse.
One of the most anticipated revelations is the “little black book” of Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein’s former girlfriend and co-defendant, who is currently serving a 20-year sentence for her role in the abuse.
Maxwell has long maintained that Epstein was murdered, a claim that has gained traction with many, including some of Epstein’s victims.
The Mysterious Circumstances Surrounding Epstein’s Death
Epstein was being held at the Metropolitan Correctional Center (MCC) in New York after his arrest in 2019.
During his time in custody, he was placed on suicide watch after an alleged suicide attempt, but later deemed not suicidal by psychologists.
He even told mental health professionals that he was not suicidal, citing his Jewish faith.
However, just days before his death, his cellmate was transferred, and the security lapses began.
On August 10, 2019, Epstein was found dead.
Two guards on duty that night failed to carry out their rounds as required, and later falsified their logs.
Instead of monitoring Epstein, the guards spent their shift on their computers and sleeping. Despite this, Epstein’s death was ruled a suicide.
However, the mishandling of his death was egregious.
His cell wasn’t treated as a crime scene, and there was no photographic evidence of his body before it was removed.
A later investigation by a U.S. Justice Department watchdog found that negligence and misconduct by prison staff had contributed to Epstein’s ability to die in custody.
But for many, these explanations just don’t add up.
Was Epstein Really the Type to Take His Own Life?
Kuvin believes the idea that Epstein would kill himself doesn’t align with his personality.
He describes Epstein as a man with an enormous ego who believed he was untouchable.
Why would someone who thought he had done nothing wrong and who had the best legal team at his disposal give up and commit suicide? To Kuvin, this doesn’t make sense.
After all, Epstein had been looking forward to his day in court, where he would have had the opportunity to defend himself.
He never seemed the type to feel regret or fear about his actions, which makes the idea of suicide seem unlikely.
The lawyer’s experience with Epstein leads him to believe that the financier’s death was, in fact, a murder designed to silence him forever.
As the Epstein Files are set to be released, the world may finally learn the truth.
But until then, the mystery surrounding his death—and the powerful people who may have been involved—remains unsolved.