What is document EFTA00033638?

This is an internal U.S. Bureau of Prisons daily activity report from the Metropolitan Correctional Center (MCC) in New York dated July 23, 2019. It documents operational issues including inoperable fire systems, staff shortages, and security concerns at the facility where Jeffrey Epstein was being held.

Why is the date of this document significant?

July 23, 2019 is the exact date Jeffrey Epstein was found semiconscious in his cell with a strip of bedsheet around his neck—his first apparent suicide attempt. This document reveals that on that same day, the prison's fire alarm and sprinkler systems were inoperable and multiple staff positions were unstaffed due to shortages.

What operational failures does this document reveal?

The document shows the fire alarm and sprinkler system was inoperable, the pressure pump system was down (requiring a fire watch), and multiple officer positions were vacant due to staff shortages. These systemic failures at MCC would later be cited in the DOJ Inspector General's investigation into Epstein's death.

Who is mentioned in this document?

The document lists routine inmate movements including admissions, releases, and transfers to the Special Housing Unit (SHU). It mentions inmates Jones, Romero, and Williams being placed in SHU, and an inmate Burnett at a local hospice. Jeffrey Epstein is not mentioned by name, though he was housed at MCC at this time.

What does this document reveal about MCC conditions?

It reveals a facility struggling with basic operational readiness: inoperable safety systems, chronic understaffing, and security threats. The DOJ Office of Inspector General later documented how these same issues—particularly understaffing and security camera failures—contributed to the circumstances surrounding Epstein's death on August 10, 2019.

What is document EFTA00033638?

This is an internal U.S. Bureau of Prisons daily activity report from the Metropolitan Correctional Center (MCC) in New York dated July 23, 2019. It documents operational issues including inoperable fire systems, staff shortages, and security concerns at the facility where Jeffrey Epstein was being held.

Why is the date of this document significant?

July 23, 2019 is the exact date Jeffrey Epstein was found semiconscious in his cell with a strip of bedsheet around his neck—his first apparent suicide attempt. This document reveals that on that same day, the prison's fire alarm and sprinkler systems were inoperable and multiple staff positions were unstaffed due to shortages.

What operational failures does this document reveal?

The document shows the fire alarm and sprinkler system was inoperable, the pressure pump system was down (requiring a fire watch), and multiple officer positions were vacant due to staff shortages. These systemic failures at MCC would later be cited in the DOJ Inspector General's investigation into Epstein's death.

Who is mentioned in this document?

The document lists routine inmate movements including admissions, releases, and transfers to the Special Housing Unit (SHU). It mentions inmates Jones, Romero, and Williams being placed in SHU, and an inmate Burnett at a local hospice. Jeffrey Epstein is not mentioned by name, though he was housed at MCC at this time.

What does this document reveal about MCC conditions?

It reveals a facility struggling with basic operational readiness: inoperable safety systems, chronic understaffing, and security threats. The DOJ Office of Inspector General later documented how these same issues—particularly understaffing and security camera failures—contributed to the circumstances surrounding Epstein's death on August 10, 2019.

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A Metropolitan Correctional Center (MCC) New York daily operations report from July 23, 2019—the exact date Jeffrey Epstein was found semiconscious in his cell with injuries to his neck in what was ruled his first apparent suicide attempt.

This internal Bureau of Prisons memorandum documents routine daily activities at MCC New York for July 22-23, 2019. Critically, it reveals that on the day Epstein's first apparent suicide attempt occurred, the facility's fire alarm and sprinkler systems were inoperable, pressure pump systems were down (putting the institution on fire watch), and multiple correctional officer positions were left vacant 'due to a shortage of staff.' The document also notes a gang threat warning about planned violence on a housing unit. These systemic failures occurred at the same facility where Epstein would die less than three weeks later.

Key Highlights

•Document dated July 23, 2019—the exact date Epstein was found with injuries to his neck in his first apparent suicide attempt
•Fire alarm and sprinkler systems documented as 'inoperable' with institution on fire watch
•Multiple staff positions vacated 'due to a shortage of staff' including phone monitor and recreation officers
•Anonymous tip about gang violence ('Macballers') planning a stabbing on housing unit
•Reveals systemic operational failures at MCC weeks before Epstein's death on August 10, 2019

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UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT MEMORANDUM METROPOLITAN CORRECTIONAL CENTER New York, NY 10007 REPLY TO ATTN OF: . M/W Operations Lieutenant SUBJECT: Daily Activity Report TO: Warden , Associate warden (O) , Associate Warden (P) Executive Assistant , Captain Lieutenants Departments Heads July 23, 2019 Daily Activity as communicated or documented by the Operations Lieutenant for July 22, 2019, was received and/or reviewed. The following information was noted. Mornin Watch Shift: Lt. reported New York City 911 Operator telephoned the control center and reported receiving an anonymous telephone call indicating the "Macballers" gang members are planning a stabbing on 11- South housing unit whenever the unit opens in the morning. Da Watch Shift: Lt. reported Fire Alarm and Sprinkler System inoperable. Fire Watch in progress. The placement of I/M's Jones #87016-054 (Pend SIS), Romero #74203-054 (Code #108), Williams #78640-054 (Code #104), on the Special Housing Unit. Correctional assignments Phone Monitor, 3 Sally Officer, 10-South #2, Rec officer #1, Rec Officer #2 vacated, due to, a shortage of staff. Evenin Watch Shift: Lt. reported Pressure pump system down, institution on Fire Watch until further notice. CONFIDENTIAL SDNY_00008983 EFTA00033638

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INMATES IN OUTSIDE HOSPITAL/SUICIDE WATCH/FURLOUGH/DRY CELL: I/M Burnett #76254-054 at Local Hospice w/USMS Guards NEW ADMISSIONS TO MCC New York: Brenon #15015-055 Santos #99462-038 Turner #76518-067 Valerio #77662-054 RELEASED FROM MCC NEW YORK: Alomar #53264-069 Carbonell #186118-054 Francisco #85983-054 Javier #86229-054 Kidd #86406-054 Mathews #79957-054 Peralta #66497-054 Sepiashvili #85956-054 ADMISSIONS TO THE SPECIAL HOUSING UNIT: Jones #87016-054 (Pend SIS) Romero #74203-054 (Code #108) Williams #78640-054 (Code #104) TOTAL NUMBER OF CELLS IN SHU THAT ARE PRESENTLY TRIPLE BUNKED: None MISSING FIRE AND SECURITY REPORT: Visiting Room Lobby SIS Office Central Tool Room 2 Sallyport Chapel Recreation Education MISSING EQUIPMENT INVENTORY FORM: Lobby 2 Sallyport Roof Recreation R&D CONFIDENTIAL SDNY_00008984 EFTA00033639

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THE FOLLOWING LEAVE WAS UTILIUZED: FURLOUGH: 00 ANNUAL LEAVE: 06 SICK LEAVE: OS OFFICIAL TIME: 01 SUSPENSION: 01 FFLA: 00 FMLA: 00 COP: 02 AWOL: 09 ADVANCE LEAVE: 00 LWOP: 01 ADMIN LEAVE: 00 COMP TIME: 00 TRAINING: 00 GLYNCO: 00 LWOP(M): 04 TOA: 00 EPO: 00 TRAVEL: 00 THE FOLLOWING OVERTIMES WERE HIRED: E -1 OVERTIME: Number of staff = 23 Hours = 169.00 E-1 COMPTIME: Number of staff = 03 Hours = 23.00 CONFIDENTIAL SDNY_00008985 EFTA00033640