What is document EFTA00033435?

This is a Daily Lieutenant's Log from the Metropolitan Correctional Center (MCC) in New York, dated July 13, 2019. It documents routine overnight operations during the morning watch shift, including inmate counts, security checks, and staff activities. The document was released as part of the DOJ's Epstein Files Transparency Act disclosures.

Why is this document significant to the Epstein case?

This log was created during Jeffrey Epstein's detention at MCC New York. Epstein was arrested on July 6, 2019, and placed in the Special Housing Unit (SHU) the next day. This document, dated July 13, 2019, provides insight into MCC operations during his custody — ten days before his first apparent suicide attempt on July 23, 2019, and nearly a month before his death on August 10, 2019. Lieutenant's logs became central to investigations after guards were found to have falsified records on the night of Epstein's death.

What does the SHU count in this document indicate?

The log shows the Special Housing Unit held 78 inmates with 5 in observation status (noted as 'SHU: 78/5'). The SHU is where Epstein was housed after being moved from general population on July 7, 2019, due to media coverage and safety concerns. Inmates in the SHU are kept in cells approximately 23 hours per day.

Who are the people mentioned in this document?

The document mentions Captain Darden, who authorized an inmate transfer with 'No Escape package,' and an inmate named Hemingway (#14728-055) who was moved to Housing Area observation due to no bed space in the SHU. The Lieutenant's name who conducted the shift is redacted in portions of the log.

What routine procedures are documented in this log?

The log records: institution counts conducted at 12:00 AM, 3:00 AM, 5:00 AM, and 8:00 AM; PREA (Prison Rape Elimination Act) announcements; body alarm testing from 12:16-12:26 AM; metal detector checks; restraint equipment inventory; fire alarm and sprinkler system status; roof security check; and NYPD phone checks. These procedures reflect standard BOP protocols that were later scrutinized following Epstein's death.

What is document EFTA00033435?

This is a Daily Lieutenant's Log from the Metropolitan Correctional Center (MCC) in New York, dated July 13, 2019. It documents routine overnight operations during the morning watch shift, including inmate counts, security checks, and staff activities. The document was released as part of the DOJ's Epstein Files Transparency Act disclosures.

Why is this document significant to the Epstein case?

This log was created during Jeffrey Epstein's detention at MCC New York. Epstein was arrested on July 6, 2019, and placed in the Special Housing Unit (SHU) the next day. This document, dated July 13, 2019, provides insight into MCC operations during his custody — ten days before his first apparent suicide attempt on July 23, 2019, and nearly a month before his death on August 10, 2019. Lieutenant's logs became central to investigations after guards were found to have falsified records on the night of Epstein's death.

What does the SHU count in this document indicate?

The log shows the Special Housing Unit held 78 inmates with 5 in observation status (noted as 'SHU: 78/5'). The SHU is where Epstein was housed after being moved from general population on July 7, 2019, due to media coverage and safety concerns. Inmates in the SHU are kept in cells approximately 23 hours per day.

Who are the people mentioned in this document?

The document mentions Captain Darden, who authorized an inmate transfer with 'No Escape package,' and an inmate named Hemingway (#14728-055) who was moved to Housing Area observation due to no bed space in the SHU. The Lieutenant's name who conducted the shift is redacted in portions of the log.

What routine procedures are documented in this log?

The log records: institution counts conducted at 12:00 AM, 3:00 AM, 5:00 AM, and 8:00 AM; PREA (Prison Rape Elimination Act) announcements; body alarm testing from 12:16-12:26 AM; metal detector checks; restraint equipment inventory; fire alarm and sprinkler system status; roof security check; and NYPD phone checks. These procedures reflect standard BOP protocols that were later scrutinized following Epstein's death.

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This is an official Daily Lieutenant's Log from the Metropolitan Correctional Center (MCC) in New York dated July 13, 2019 — one week after Jeffrey Epstein's arrest and nearly a month before his death in custody.

This Bureau of Prisons operational log documents routine overnight activities at MCC New York during the morning watch shift on July 13, 2019. The log records standard institutional counts, equipment checks, body alarm testing, and inmate movements. Notably, it shows the Special Housing Unit (SHU) held 78 inmates with 5 in observation — the same unit where Epstein was being held following his July 6, 2019 arrest. The document provides a snapshot of MCC operations during the period when Epstein was under federal custody, ten days before his first apparent suicide attempt on July 23, 2019.

Key Highlights

•Documents MCC New York operations on July 13, 2019 — during Jeffrey Epstein's detention period
•Shows the Special Housing Unit (SHU) population at 78 inmates with 5 in observation status
•Records routine security procedures including counts every 2-3 hours, body alarm testing, and metal detector checks
•Notes one inmate (Hemingway) was added to the count during the shift, with 'No Escape package per Captain Darden'
•Part of DOJ's Epstein Files Transparency Act document releases (Data Set 8)

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Books for Further Reading

Perversion of Justice: The Jeffrey Epstein Story

Julie K. Brown

Investigative journalism that broke the Epstein case open

Filthy Rich: The Jeffrey Epstein Story

James Patterson

Bestselling account of Epstein's crimes and network

Relentless Pursuit: My Fight for the Victims of Jeffrey Epstein

Bradley J. Edwards

Victims' attorney's firsthand account

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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE METROPOLITAN CORRECTIONAL CENTER, NEW YORK, NY DAILY LIEUTENANT'S LOG Shift-Day-Date: M/W Saturday, July 13, 2019 Beginning Count: 797 SHU: 78/5 M/W Daily Sensitive Information: TIME CHRONOLOGICAL EVENTS BC SHU 12:00 AM Lieutenant assumes duties as the Morning Watch 797 78/5 Operations Lieutenant. The fire alarm and sprinkler system are operational. PREA announcement conducted via the Institution Public Address System and/or Radio. Restraint Equipment Cage inventory conducted. All equipment accounted for. Metal Detector checks conducted. All operative w/the exception of Rear Gate/Facilities/R&D. Roof Check completed. All secure. Temporary Chit Inventory: #1:2; #2:5; #3:5; #4:6; #5:5; #6:0; Hosp:0 12:00 AM Institution Count in progress 12:00 AM NYPD Phone Check #1594 12:16 AM Body Alarm testing in progress 12:26 AM Body Alarm testing completed 12:30 AM Watch Calls cont. 12:40 AM I/M Hemingway #14728-055 reported to OSP #1 12:44 AM Good Verbal count announced 12:48 AM Clear Institution count announced 797 78/5 1:24 AM +1 FURL SOC: Hemingway #14728-055 to HA(No bed space in SHU). No Escape package per Captain Darden 798 3:00 AM Institution Count in progress 3:19 AM Good Verbal count announced 3:27 AM Clear Institution count announced 798 78/5 5:00 AM Institution Count in progress 5:39 AM Good Verbal count announced 5:40 AM Clear Institution count announced 798 78/5 8:00 AM Relieved of duties by Lt. as D/W Operations Lieutenant 798 78/5 STG International Terrorist phone calls monitored: WITSEC inquiry(s) was/were received during my tour of duty: The following Inmate(s) were placed in Administrative Detention: Name Reg: Number Reason Unit Time AD Order Ops Lt. Ending Count: 798; SHU: 76; 10-South: 05; SHU OBS: 00; Local Hosp: 00; H/A OBS: 04; B/A OBS: 00; Dry Cell: 00 SONY 00008193 EFTA00033435

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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE METROPOLITAN CORRECTIONAL CENTER, NEW YORK, NY DAILY LIEUTENANT'S LOG SHIFT-DAY-DATE: D/W - Saturday, July 13, 2019 Beginning Count: 798 [ SHU:78/5 D 1w Dail Sensitive Information: assumes duties as the Day Watch Operations system are operational. over the Institution Public Restraint Equipment accounted for. Metal w/the exception of Rear Temporary Chit Inventory: Hosp:0 798 78/5 8:00 AM Lieutenant Lieutenant. Unable to conduct Address System, Cage inventory Detector checks Gate. Roof #1:0; #2:5; Daily Hand The fire alarm and sprinkler PREA announcement due to, system malfunction. conducted. All equipment conducted. All operative Check completed. All secure. #3:5; #4:6; #5:6; #6:5; Stamp :GPKJ/LEFT HAND 8:00 AM NYPD Phone Check #1388 8:31 AM Body Alarm Test Initiated 8:45 AM Body Alarm Testing Complete 10:00 AM Institution count 10:34 AM Good verbal announced 10:38 AM Clear count announced 798 78/5 11:00 AM Mainline feeding in progress 12:05 PM Religious service in progress 1:10 PM Religious service ends. 3:45 PM Institution lockdown in progress for count. 4:00 PM Relieved of duties by Lt. as E/W Operations Lieutenant. 798 78/5 Visitation: 5 South Inmates Adults Children Total 12 16 4 32 ION SCANNING TESTED HITS: 0 STG/High Alert phone calls monitored: 0 WITSEC inquiry(s) was/were received during my tour of duty: 0 The following Inmate(s) were placed in Administrative Detention: 0 Name Reg Number Reason Unit TIME A/D Order Ops Lt Act Lt Ending Count:798 ; SHU: 76; 10-South: 05; SHU OBS: 00; Local Hosp: 01; H/A OBS: 04; B/A OBS: 00; Dry Cell: 00 SDNY_00008194 EFTA00033436

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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE METROPOLITAN CORRECTIONAL CENTER, NEW YORK, NY DAILY LIEUTENANT'S LOG SHIFT-DAY-DATE: E/W - Saturday, July 13, 2019 Beginning Count: 798 SHU: 78/5 E/W Dail Sensitive Information. TIME CHRONOLOGICAL EVENTS B/C SHU 4:00 PM Lieutenant assumes duties as the Evening Watch 798 78/5 Operations Lieutenant. The fire alarm and sprinkler system are operational. Unable to conduct PREA announcement over the Institution Public Address System, due to, system malfunction. Restraint Equipment Cage inventory conducted. All equipment accounted for. Metal Detector checks conducted. All operative w/the exception of Rear Gate. Roof Check completed. All secure. Temporary Chit Inventory: #1:0; #2:0; #3:0; #4:0; #5:1; #6:0; 4:00 PM Institution count in progress. 4:00 PM NYPD Phone Check #2385 4:05 PM Body Alarm testing in progress. 4:29 PM Body alarm testing completed. 4:46 PM Good verbal announced 4:54 PM Clear institutional count. 798 78/5 6:00 PM Watch call in progress 8:15 PM Trash run commenced. 8:50 PM Trash run complete. 10:00 PM Institutional count in progress. 10:26 PM Good verbal count announced. 10:34 PM Clear institutional count announced. 798 78/5 12:00 AM Continued du ties as M/W Operations Lieutenant. 798 78/5 VISITING: INMATES I ADULTS I CHILDREN I TOTAL STG/High Alert phone calls monitored: 0 WITSEC inquiry(s) was/were received during my tour of duty: 0 The following Inmate(s) were placed in Administrative Detention: 0 NAME REG NUMBER REASON UNIT TIME A/D ORDER Ops. Lt. Act. Lt. ocal Hosp: 02; H/A OBS: 04; B/A OBS: 00; Dry Cell: 00; IB/A SHU: 00 SD\ OOLC6195 EFTA00033437