What is document EFTA00016800?

This is a letter dated July 28, 2019, from a citizen named M. Rachel Zabala to the U.S. Attorney's Office. She submitted a photograph she took on June 7, 2019, near St. Patrick's Cathedral of a man she suspected might be Jeffrey Epstein walking with a young woman who appeared underage.

Who is mentioned in this document?

The document mentions Jeffrey Epstein as the subject of the federal case (19 Cr. 490), Rachel Zabala as the letter's author, and references Prince Andrew and Victoria Beckham in the metadata, though these names do not appear in the letter's content. The U.S. Attorney's Office is the recipient of the correspondence.

What does this document reveal?

This document reveals that members of the public were actively submitting tips to prosecutors after Epstein's arrest. It shows a concerned citizen took a photograph of a suspicious interaction a month before Epstein's arrest and later connected it to the case. However, the document itself does not confirm whether the man in the photo was actually Jeffrey Epstein—it was submitted for the prosecution's analysis.

Why is this tip significant in the Epstein case?

The tip is notable because it was taken just one month before Epstein's July 6, 2019 arrest on federal sex trafficking charges. The letter describes a man matching Epstein's profile—older, walking closely with a young woman who appeared to be a minor—in an area not far from Epstein's Manhattan townhouse. The mention of a Victoria's Secret bag is also notable given Epstein's well-documented relationship with Les Wexner, former owner of Victoria's Secret's parent company.

What is document EFTA00016800?

This is a letter dated July 28, 2019, from a citizen named M. Rachel Zabala to the U.S. Attorney's Office. She submitted a photograph she took on June 7, 2019, near St. Patrick's Cathedral of a man she suspected might be Jeffrey Epstein walking with a young woman who appeared underage.

Who is mentioned in this document?

The document mentions Jeffrey Epstein as the subject of the federal case (19 Cr. 490), Rachel Zabala as the letter's author, and references Prince Andrew and Victoria Beckham in the metadata, though these names do not appear in the letter's content. The U.S. Attorney's Office is the recipient of the correspondence.

What does this document reveal?

This document reveals that members of the public were actively submitting tips to prosecutors after Epstein's arrest. It shows a concerned citizen took a photograph of a suspicious interaction a month before Epstein's arrest and later connected it to the case. However, the document itself does not confirm whether the man in the photo was actually Jeffrey Epstein—it was submitted for the prosecution's analysis.

Why is this tip significant in the Epstein case?

The tip is notable because it was taken just one month before Epstein's July 6, 2019 arrest on federal sex trafficking charges. The letter describes a man matching Epstein's profile—older, walking closely with a young woman who appeared to be a minor—in an area not far from Epstein's Manhattan townhouse. The mention of a Victoria's Secret bag is also notable given Epstein's well-documented relationship with Les Wexner, former owner of Victoria's Secret's parent company.

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A letter from a concerned citizen to the U.S. Attorney's Office submitting a photograph she took of a man she believes may be Jeffrey Epstein walking with a young woman near St. Patrick's Cathedral in June 2019.

This is a citizen tip letter dated July 28, 2019, from M. Rachel Zabala to the Victim/Witness Coordinator at the U.S. Attorney's Office regarding the Jeffrey Epstein criminal case (19 Cr. 490). Zabala describes taking a photograph on June 7, 2019, at 6:46 PM at the corner of 51st Street and 5th Avenue (Olympic Tower) of a couple that concerned her—an older man carrying a Victoria's Secret bag walking closely with a young woman who appeared to be between 14-16 years old. She submitted the photo after reading about Epstein's arrest, hoping it might assist the investigation.

Key Highlights

•Citizen tip submitted weeks after Epstein's July 2019 arrest on federal sex trafficking charges
•Photo allegedly taken June 7, 2019, just over a month before Epstein's arrest on July 6, 2019
•Location near St. Patrick's Cathedral in Midtown Manhattan, close to Epstein's Upper East Side townhouse
•Letter indicates the man was carrying a Victoria's Secret bag—notable given the brand's reported connections to Epstein through L Brands owner Les Wexner

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Perversion of Justice: The Jeffrey Epstein Story

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Filthy Rich: The Jeffrey Epstein Story

James Patterson

Bestselling account of Epstein's crimes and network

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28 July 2(319 Victim/Witness Coordinator United States Attorney's Office One St. Andrew's Plaza New Y rk N w York 10007 Re: United States vs. Jeffrey Epstein [19 Cr. 490 (RMB)] Dear Ms. Enclosed, please find a photograph I believe may be of Jeffrey Epstein with an underage female. I took the photo across from St. Patrick's Cathedral, on the same corner as the couple. I took the photo because the woman seemed to be underage and seemed romantically linked to the older man. The pair were walking closely together -he was holding a small Victoria's Secret boutique bag in his hand. I was concerned for the well-being of the girl. To me, she seemed to be between fourteen and sixteen years of age. At the time I took the photo, I had not heard of Jeffrey Epstein. On the following Monday, I read about Mr. Epstein's arrest. I am submitting it for your own analysis and review. The photo was taken on the corner of %1st St and stn Ave at Olympic Tower on 7 June 2019 at 6:46PM. I hope it may be of help —also in ending trafficking and abuse, especially as pertains to minors. I apologise for the delay in submitting it — I was unsure of where to send it. Sincerely, M. Rachel Zabala EFTA00016800

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