What is document EFTA00034169?

This is an internal Bureau of Prisons Daily Activity Report from the Metropolitan Correctional Center in New York, dated July 24, 2019. It documents events from the previous day, including Jeffrey Epstein being placed on suicide watch.

Who is mentioned in this document?

Jeffrey Epstein (inmate #176318-054) is the primary subject, documented as being placed on suicide watch. The document also mentions inmate Burnett (#76254-054) at a local hospice, and inmate Cooper (#85972-054) who was both admitted and released on the same day.

What does this document reveal about Epstein's first suicide attempt?

The document confirms that on July 23, 2019, Epstein was placed on suicide watch after an incident in the early morning hours. This contemporaneous government record corroborates reports that he was found semiconscious with injuries to his neck around 1:27 a.m. He would die by suicide 18 days later on August 10, 2019.

What problems at MCC does this document reveal?

The document exposes significant operational failures at MCC including: inoperative control panels for main doors and fire exits, an ongoing fire watch situation, multiple vacated correctional assignments due to staff shortages, 9 employees AWOL, 6 on sick leave, and missing fire and security reports from at least 8 areas of the facility.

Why is this document historically significant?

This document provides contemporaneous evidence of the chaotic conditions at MCC during Epstein's detention. The staffing crisis and security failures documented here foreshadowed the systematic breakdowns that would allow Epstein to die unmonitored in his cell less than three weeks later. The DOJ Inspector General later found 'numerous and serious failures' by MCC staff.

What is document EFTA00034169?

This is an internal Bureau of Prisons Daily Activity Report from the Metropolitan Correctional Center in New York, dated July 24, 2019. It documents events from the previous day, including Jeffrey Epstein being placed on suicide watch.

Who is mentioned in this document?

Jeffrey Epstein (inmate #176318-054) is the primary subject, documented as being placed on suicide watch. The document also mentions inmate Burnett (#76254-054) at a local hospice, and inmate Cooper (#85972-054) who was both admitted and released on the same day.

What does this document reveal about Epstein's first suicide attempt?

The document confirms that on July 23, 2019, Epstein was placed on suicide watch after an incident in the early morning hours. This contemporaneous government record corroborates reports that he was found semiconscious with injuries to his neck around 1:27 a.m. He would die by suicide 18 days later on August 10, 2019.

What problems at MCC does this document reveal?

The document exposes significant operational failures at MCC including: inoperative control panels for main doors and fire exits, an ongoing fire watch situation, multiple vacated correctional assignments due to staff shortages, 9 employees AWOL, 6 on sick leave, and missing fire and security reports from at least 8 areas of the facility.

Why is this document historically significant?

This document provides contemporaneous evidence of the chaotic conditions at MCC during Epstein's detention. The staffing crisis and security failures documented here foreshadowed the systematic breakdowns that would allow Epstein to die unmonitored in his cell less than three weeks later. The DOJ Inspector General later found 'numerous and serious failures' by MCC staff.

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Internal Bureau of Prisons memo documenting Jeffrey Epstein being placed on suicide watch on July 23, 2019, following an apparent suicide attempt at the Metropolitan Correctional Center in New York.

This is a Daily Activity Report from the Metropolitan Correctional Center (MCC) in New York dated July 24, 2019, documenting events from the previous day. The memo reveals that Jeffrey Epstein (inmate #176318-054) was placed on suicide watch after being found semiconscious in his cell around 1:27 a.m. on July 23, 2019. The document also notes operational issues including an inoperative control panel, ongoing fire watch, and significant staff shortages across multiple shifts.

Key Highlights

•Documents the exact date Epstein was placed on suicide watch following his first apparent suicide attempt
•Reveals MCC was experiencing simultaneous crises: fire safety issues, inoperative security systems, and severe staffing shortages
•Shows 9 staff members were AWOL and 6 were on sick leave the day Epstein was placed on suicide watch
•References multiple missing fire and security reports from critical areas including SIS Office and Recreation
•Provides contemporaneous government documentation of the incident that would later be heavily scrutinized after Epstein's death 18 days later

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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

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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 24, 2019 Daily Activity as communicated or documented by the Operations Lieutenant for July 23, 2019, was received and/or reviewed. The following information was noted. Mornin Watch Shift: Lt. reported Control panel inoperative for ES/GS Main Door/Fire Exit doors. Inner Gate inoperative. Fire Watch continues. Call for assistance on 9-South. I/M Epstein 176318-054 placed on Suicide Watch. Da Watch Shift: Lt. reported Fire Watch in progress. Correctional assignments 3 Sally Officer, 10-South 12 vacated, due to, a shortage of staff. Evening Watch Shift: reported Fire Watch in progress. Correctional assignments SHU 14, due to, a shortage of staff. CONFIDENTIAL SDNY_00010408 EFTA00034169

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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: Cooper #85972-054 RELRASED FROM MCC NEW YORK: Cooper #85972-054 ADMISSIONS TO THE SPECIAL HOUSING UNIT: None TOTAL NUMBER OF CELLS IN SHU THAT ARE PRESENTLY TRIPLE BUNKED: None MISSING FIRE AND SECURITY REPORT: SIS Office Central Tool Room 2 Sallyport Chapel Recreation Education Facilities Shops Rear Gate MISSING EQUIPMENT INVENTORY FORM: 2 Sallyport Roof Recreation Rear Gate THE FOLLOWING LEAVE WAS UTILIUZED: FURLOUGH: 00 ANNUAL LEAVE: 06 SICK LEAVE: 06 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: 01 GLYNCO: 00 LWOP(M): 04 TOA: 01 EPO: 00 TRAVEL: 00 CONFIDENTIAL SDNY_000 10409 EFTA00034170

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THE FOLLOWING OVERTIMES WERE HIRED: E-1 OVERTIME: Number of staff = 23 E-1 COMPTIME: Number of staff = 03 60-Q OVERTIME(USM MEDICAL): Number of Staff = 00 B-2 OVERTIME: Number of Staff = 00 O9D OVERTIME(SPECIAL): Number of Staff = 00 XXX OVERTIME(AIRLIFT): Number of Staff = 00 87S OVERTIME(TREATY TRANS): Number of Staff = 00 Hours = 166.30 Hours = 16.45 Hours = 00.00 Hours = 00.00 Hours = 00.00 Hours = 00.00 Hours = 00.00 INSTITUTION TOTALS AT THE BEGINNING OF THE MORNING WATCH SHIFT: 07-23-2019 / 12:00 AM UNIT B-A: 26 UNIT E-N: 88 UNIT E-S: 86 UNIT G-N: 76 UNIT G-S: 91 UNIT H-A: 00 UNIT I-N: 89 UNIT K-N: 92 UNIT K-S: 139 UNIT Z-A: 74 UNIT Z-B: 05 TOTAL: 776 CONFIDENTIAL SDNY_00010410 EFTA00034171