What is document EFTA00034730?

This is a Daily Activity Report from the Metropolitan Correctional Center in New York dated July 26, 2019, covering events from July 25, 2019—two days after Jeffrey Epstein's first suicide attempt and approximately two weeks before his death.

What does this document reveal about Jeffrey Epstein's custody conditions?

The document confirms Epstein was on suicide watch with an inmate companion (rather than professional psychiatric supervision) and reveals serious staffing problems at MCC, with exhausted guards working mandatory overtime and multiple security positions left unassigned due to staff shortages.

What was the staffing situation at MCC when Epstein was on suicide watch?

The facility was critically short-staffed, with guards reported as 'exhausted from working daily overtimes' and multiple correctional assignments unassigned including SHU positions and escort duties. This staffing crisis would later be cited as a contributing factor to the failures that allowed Epstein's death.

Were there security concerns beyond Epstein at MCC during this time?

Yes—four inmates were placed in Special Housing for possessing cellular telephones on the same day, and the report notes multiple missing fire and security reports for various areas including staff searches, the warden's office, and other facilities.

What is document EFTA00034730?

This is a Daily Activity Report from the Metropolitan Correctional Center in New York dated July 26, 2019, covering events from July 25, 2019—two days after Jeffrey Epstein's first suicide attempt and approximately two weeks before his death.

What does this document reveal about Jeffrey Epstein's custody conditions?

The document confirms Epstein was on suicide watch with an inmate companion (rather than professional psychiatric supervision) and reveals serious staffing problems at MCC, with exhausted guards working mandatory overtime and multiple security positions left unassigned due to staff shortages.

What was the staffing situation at MCC when Epstein was on suicide watch?

The facility was critically short-staffed, with guards reported as 'exhausted from working daily overtimes' and multiple correctional assignments unassigned including SHU positions and escort duties. This staffing crisis would later be cited as a contributing factor to the failures that allowed Epstein's death.

Were there security concerns beyond Epstein at MCC during this time?

Yes—four inmates were placed in Special Housing for possessing cellular telephones on the same day, and the report notes multiple missing fire and security reports for various areas including staff searches, the warden's office, and other facilities.

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This is a Daily Activity Report from the Metropolitan Correctional Center (MCC) in New York dated July 26, 2019, documenting events from July 25, 2019—the day after Jeffrey Epstein's suicide attempt while in federal custody.

This internal Bureau of Prisons memorandum reveals critical operational details from MCC New York following Epstein's suicide attempt. The report documents that Epstein (inmate #76318-054) was placed on suicide watch with an inmate companion, notes inquiries from US Marshals and the Daily News about the incident, mentions exhausted staff working mandatory overtime, and shows multiple correctional positions going unassigned due to staffing shortages. The document provides a glimpse into the chaotic conditions at MCC during a critical period—Epstein would die by suicide approximately two weeks later on August 10, 2019.

Key Highlights

•Jeffrey Epstein (#76318-054) confirmed on suicide watch with inmate companion following his July 23, 2019 suicide attempt
•Staff reported as 'exhausted from working daily overtimes' with multiple guard positions unassigned due to staffing shortages
•US Marshals Service and Daily News making inquiries about Epstein's possible suicide attempt
•Four other inmates placed in Special Housing Unit for possession of cellular telephones on the same day
•Multiple missing security reports noted including staff searches, sallyport, and various offices

Frequently Asked Questions

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 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 26, 2019 Daily Activity as communicated or documented by the Operations Lieutenant for July 25, 2019, was received and/or reviewed. The following information was noted. Morning Watch Shift: Taneported staff expressing being exhausted from working daily overtimes. Fire watch in Progress. Individuals from USMS and the Daily News inquiring of institution staff about I/M Epstein #76318-054(Possible suicide attempt). Da Watch Shift: Lt. reported Fire Watch in progress. The placement of I/M Kaba #86931-054 on the Special Housing Unit for Possession of a cellular telephone. Correctional assignments Search Officer, SHU #2, SHU #4, Escort #3 unassigned, due to, a shortage of staff. Evenin Watch Shift: Lt. reported Fire Watch in progress. The placement of I/M's Deleon #86132-054, Guillen #08820-070, Guillen #79465-054 on the Special Housing Unit for Possession of a cellular telephone. Correctional assignment SHU #2 unassigned due to, a shortage of staff. CONFIDENTIAL SDNY_00012172 EFTA00034730

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INMATES IN OUTSIDE HOSPITAL/SUICIDE WATCH/FURLOUGH/DRY CELL: I/M at Local Hospice w/USMS Guards JIM Epstein #76318-054 on Suicide Watch w/inmate companion NEW ADMISSIONS TO MCC New York: None RELEASED FROM MCC NEW YORK: Aguilar #74458-053 Lamarco #89579-053 Murray #86974-054 Williams #06600-052 ADMISSIONS TO THE SPECIAL HOUSING UNIT: Deleon #86132-054 (Code #108) Guillen #08820-070 " Guillen #79465-054 Kaba #86931-054 TOTAL NUMBER OF CELLS IN SHU THAT ARE PRESENTLY TRIPLE BUNKED: None MISSING FIRE AND SECURITY REPORT: Staff Search 2 Sallyport SIS Office Central Tool Room Warden's Office CMC Office Correctional Systems Mail Room Chapel Education Recreation Facilities Mgmt. Offices MISSING EQUIPMENT INVENTORY FORM: Staff Search Attorney Conference 2 Sallyport 3 Sallyport R&D Roof Recreation CONFIDENTIAL SDNY_00012173 EFTA00034731

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THE FOLLOWING LEAVE WAS UTILIUZED: FURLOUGH: 00 ANNUAL LEAVE: 09 SICK LEAVE: 08 OFFICIAL TIME: 01 SUSPENSION: 01 FFLA: 00 FMLA: 00 COP: 02 AWOL: 09 ADVANCE LEAVE: 00 LWOP: 00 ADMIN LEAVE: 00 COMP TIME: 00 TRAINING: 03 GLYNCO: 00 LWOP(M): 04 TOA: 01 EPO: 00 TRAVEL: 00 THE FOLLOWING OVERTIMES WERE HIRED: E -1 OVERTIME: Number of staff = 23 Hours = 181.00 E-1 COMPTIME: Number of staff = 02 Hours = 16.00 60-Q OVERTIME(USM MEDICAL): CONFIDENTIAL SDNY_00012174 EFTA00034732