Who is mentioned in this document?

Jeffrey Epstein is the primary subject of the investigation. Multiple witnesses are referenced but their names are redacted. The document also mentions FBI Miami personnel, the Palm Beach Police Department, and references 'AUSAs' (Assistant United States Attorneys). An individual associated with Epstein is mentioned repeatedly but their name is redacted throughout.

What does this document reveal about evidence tampering?

The document reveals that 'many of Epstein's belongings were removed from the home prior to the execution of the search warrant.' Most notably, computer CPUs (processing units) were removed while monitors, keyboards, cords, and other peripherals were left behind. The FBI notes that 'the missing CPU's were never recovered,' suggesting possible destruction of digital evidence.

What evidence did the FBI recover during the search?

During the search of Epstein's Palm Beach residence, FBI agents recovered several telephone message pads containing incriminating messages from girls who had been interviewed and admitted to sexual activity with Epstein. These messages included phrases like 'I have a female for him' and 'has girl for tonight,' indicating an organized recruitment operation.

When did the FBI investigation of Jeffrey Epstein begin?

According to this document, the FBI Palm Beach County Resident Agency formally opened its investigation of Jeffrey Epstein on July 24, 2006, after receiving case files from the City of Palm Beach Police Department. This was approximately five months before this electronic communication was written on December 6, 2006.

Why were multiple FBI offices involved in this case?

The document sets leads for FBI offices in Albuquerque (New Mexico), Santa Fe, San Juan (Puerto Rico), and St. Thomas (U.S. Virgin Islands), in addition to Miami. This multi-jurisdictional coordination suggests that the investigation uncovered evidence of activities or connections in these locations, consistent with Epstein's known properties in Palm Beach, New Mexico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and his pattern of interstate travel.

Who is mentioned in this document?

Jeffrey Epstein is the primary subject of the investigation. Multiple witnesses are referenced but their names are redacted. The document also mentions FBI Miami personnel, the Palm Beach Police Department, and references 'AUSAs' (Assistant United States Attorneys). An individual associated with Epstein is mentioned repeatedly but their name is redacted throughout.

What does this document reveal about evidence tampering?

The document reveals that 'many of Epstein's belongings were removed from the home prior to the execution of the search warrant.' Most notably, computer CPUs (processing units) were removed while monitors, keyboards, cords, and other peripherals were left behind. The FBI notes that 'the missing CPU's were never recovered,' suggesting possible destruction of digital evidence.

What evidence did the FBI recover during the search?

During the search of Epstein's Palm Beach residence, FBI agents recovered several telephone message pads containing incriminating messages from girls who had been interviewed and admitted to sexual activity with Epstein. These messages included phrases like 'I have a female for him' and 'has girl for tonight,' indicating an organized recruitment operation.

When did the FBI investigation of Jeffrey Epstein begin?

According to this document, the FBI Palm Beach County Resident Agency formally opened its investigation of Jeffrey Epstein on July 24, 2006, after receiving case files from the City of Palm Beach Police Department. This was approximately five months before this electronic communication was written on December 6, 2006.

Why were multiple FBI offices involved in this case?

The document sets leads for FBI offices in Albuquerque (New Mexico), Santa Fe, San Juan (Puerto Rico), and St. Thomas (U.S. Virgin Islands), in addition to Miami. This multi-jurisdictional coordination suggests that the investigation uncovered evidence of activities or connections in these locations, consistent with Epstein's known properties in Palm Beach, New Mexico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and his pattern of interstate travel.

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This is an FBI electronic communication (EC) dated December 6, 2006, from the Miami field office documenting the early stages of the federal investigation into Jeffrey Epstein for child prostitution offenses.

This FBI document marks a critical moment in the Epstein case: the transition from a local Palm Beach Police Department investigation to a federal investigation. The EC details how the FBI Palm Beach County Resident Agency opened case 31E-MM-108062 on July 24, 2006, after receiving case files from local police. It describes a pattern of telephone contact and sexual encounters with minors, notes that evidence was removed from Epstein's home before a search warrant was executed (including computer CPUs), and mentions recovered telephone message pads containing incriminating messages like 'I have a female for him' and 'has girl for tonight.' The document sets leads for FBI offices in Albuquerque, Santa Fe, San Juan, and St. Thomas, indicating the multi-jurisdictional scope of the investigation.

Key Highlights

•FBI officially opened federal investigation on July 24, 2006, as case 31E-MM-108062 for 'WSTA - CHILD PROSTITUTION'
•Evidence tampering suspected: computer CPUs were removed from Epstein's home before search warrant execution, but screens, keyboards, and cords were left behind
•Telephone message pads recovered during search contained explicit recruiting messages: 'I have a female for him' and 'has girl for tonight'
•Investigation coordinated across multiple FBI offices including Miami, Albuquerque, Santa Fe, San Juan, and St. Thomas (U.S. Virgin Islands)
•Document heavily redacted with witness names and specific details removed under exemptions b6, b7C, and b7D

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Relentless Pursuit: My Fight for the Victims of Jeffrey Epstein

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Document Information

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EFTA00020532 - EFTA00020534

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1 (Rev. 01-31.2003) • • FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION Precedence: PRIORITY To: Albuquerque Santa Fe RA San Juan From: Miami Squad PB-2, PBCRA Contact: SA Approved By: Drafted By: Case ID #: 31E-MM-108062 Title: JEFFREY EPSTEIN; Date: 12/06/2006 St. Thomas RA (Pending) WSTA - CHILD PROSTITUTION Synopsis: To set leads for captioned investigation. Details: On 07/24/2006 the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Palm Beach County Resident Agency (PBCRA), began investigating Jeffrey Epstein, a part-time resident of Palm Beach, alona with! PBCRA obtained information t om the City of Palm Beach Police Department (PBPD)I Epstein Following the ceceipt of the case files from the PBPD, PACPA honan intprviPwinnI I I who reported a similar series of events. In particular,( 'described how contact was made via telephone, primarily' 1 I • b6 b7C b6 b7C b7D CONFIDENTIAL ale.- rim.- losoto- V/ SDNY_GM_02050812 EFTA00020532

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• 1 To: Albuquerque Et: Miami Re: 31E-MM-108062, 12/06/2006 • b6 b7C b7D mat by Fnetnin nd some instances. Eosteid On most exam le, t 'Epstein During the course of PBPD's investigation, a search warrant for Epstein's home was obtained and executed. Many of Epstein's belongings were removed from the home prior to the execution of the search warrant - for example, the computer processing units (CPUs) were removed from the house but the computer screens, keyboards, cords, etc. were left behind. The missing CPU's were never recovered. During the search, several telephone message pads were recovered. These message pads show messages taken from several of the girls who were interviewed and admitted to engaging in sexual massages or other sexual activity with Epstein. The messages contained text such as "I have a female for him" and "has girl for tonight." Some of the messages from the girls weri addresse to E stein and others were addressed tot Additional messages recovered during the search con aine ext confirming appointment times. During the PBCRA's investigation,' that 'would contact i 2 CONFIDENTIAL SDNY_GM_02050813 EFTA00020533

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• . To: Albuquerque AL: Miami Re: 31E-MM-108062, 12/06/2006 • (nle investigation revealed tnac the flights to Palm Beach,I tould contact somi of w4= rail nhnnm Tha mn cana N nta ovidonno that In addition to the home in Palm Beach, Epstein also maintains a residence in the U.S. Virgin Islands, New York and New Mexico. To date, the PBCRA continues.to develop witnesses and victims from across the United States. Due to the media coverage, unknown status of the state investigation, vulnerability of the young female victims, and political influences, the AUSAs and Case Agents have a target date of January 2007 for indictment. Based on the ongoing criminal investigation, the PBCRA is requesting the assistance in establishing Epstein's criminal activity utilizing interstate commerce and the travel in interstate commerce to engage in illicit sexual conduct and prostitution. Prior to conducting captioned leads, it is requested that the lead agents) contact SAj FBI Miami, West Palm RA, I I or SAI 'for investigative direction and questions. 3 b6 b7C b7D L CONFIDENTIAL SDNY_GM_02050814 EFTA00020534