Who is Valdson in the Epstein files?

Valdson Vieira Cotrin was Jeffrey Epstein's personal butler, chauffeur, cook, and household manager at his Paris residence at 22 Avenue Foch. He worked for Epstein for 18 years, from 2001 until Epstein's death in August 2019, and was described as Epstein's only full-time paid employee in Paris. He appears in over 1,600 documents, coordinating logistics with Epstein's New York-based assistants Lesley Groff, Bella Klein, and Richard Kahn.

What role did Valdson Cotrin play in Epstein's operations?

Cotrin managed nearly all aspects of Epstein's Paris household operations. Documents show him picking up arriving guests from airports and train stations, coordinating travel itineraries with pilots like Larry Visoski, managing Epstein's bank cards including a BNP Visa Infinite, running personal errands like ordering hoverboards and arranging Valentine's Day flowers, and accompanying guests and young women on flights between Epstein's properties in Paris, New York, and the Caribbean.

What did Valdson Cotrin say about Epstein's death?

In August 2025, Cotrin gave his first public interview to The Telegraph, breaking nearly two decades of silence. He stated he does not believe Epstein committed suicide, saying 'He loved life too much.' Cotrin also claimed that Epstein boasted about being offered a job in the Trump administration after the 2016 election, and that he personally chauffeured and cooked for Prince Andrew 'five or six times' in Paris and New York. He had previously declined to speak publicly due to safety concerns following the deaths of Virginia Giuffre and Jean-Luc Brunel.

Who is Valdson in the Epstein files?

Valdson Vieira Cotrin was Jeffrey Epstein's personal butler, chauffeur, cook, and household manager at his Paris residence at 22 Avenue Foch. He worked for Epstein for 18 years, from 2001 until Epstein's death in August 2019, and was described as Epstein's only full-time paid employee in Paris. He appears in over 1,600 documents, coordinating logistics with Epstein's New York-based assistants Lesley Groff, Bella Klein, and Richard Kahn.

What role did Valdson Cotrin play in Epstein's operations?

Cotrin managed nearly all aspects of Epstein's Paris household operations. Documents show him picking up arriving guests from airports and train stations, coordinating travel itineraries with pilots like Larry Visoski, managing Epstein's bank cards including a BNP Visa Infinite, running personal errands like ordering hoverboards and arranging Valentine's Day flowers, and accompanying guests and young women on flights between Epstein's properties in Paris, New York, and the Caribbean.

What did Valdson Cotrin say about Epstein's death?

In August 2025, Cotrin gave his first public interview to The Telegraph, breaking nearly two decades of silence. He stated he does not believe Epstein committed suicide, saying 'He loved life too much.' Cotrin also claimed that Epstein boasted about being offered a job in the Trump administration after the 2016 election, and that he personally chauffeured and cooked for Prince Andrew 'five or six times' in Paris and New York. He had previously declined to speak publicly due to safety concerns following the deaths of Virginia Giuffre and Jean-Luc Brunel.

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Valdson Cotrin

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Valdson Vieira Cotrin was Jeffrey Epstein's personal butler, chauffeur, cook, and household manager at his Paris residence at 22 Avenue Foch for 18 years (2001–2019), making him one of Epstein's longest-serving and most trusted employees.

Valdson appears extensively across the documents as a core member of Epstein's household staff, coordinating logistics with other key employees like Lesley Groff, Bella Klein, and Richard Kahn. He is seen arranging pickups for guests arriving in Paris, managing travel itineraries, running errands such as ordering a hoverboard for delivery in Europe, coordinating flower deliveries, handling Epstein's bank cards, and ferrying visitors including physicist Misha Gromov. His full name, Valdson Vieira Cotrin, appears in email headers and contact lists, and he is listed in Epstein's Black Book under 'Vieira Cotrin, Valdson.' The sheer volume of mentions — over 1,700 across 1,600 documents — reflects his daily role managing Epstein's Paris operations rather than any peripheral connection.

Key Highlights

•Served as Epstein's only full-time paid employee in Paris for 18 years (2001–2019), functioning as butler, chauffeur, cook, and household manager at 22 Avenue Foch
•Coordinated directly with Epstein's New York office staff — Lesley Groff, Bella Klein, Richard Kahn — on travel logistics, guest arrivals, and household operations
•Physicist Lawrence Krauss sent a Skype message praising Valdson: 'Hey.. thanks for Valdson.. he is a lovely fellow.. really enjoyed spending time with him, and he was a great help'
•In 2025, Cotrin gave his first public interview to The Telegraph, claiming Epstein 'loved life too much' to kill himself and alleging he chauffeured Prince Andrew to Epstein's Paris home five or six times
•Handled sensitive tasks including managing Epstein's BNP Visa Infinite card, arranging flowers on Valentine's Day, and escorting guests and young women on travel between Epstein's properties

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Document Mentions (20 of 2,199)

EFTA00455680.pdf

EFTA00455680

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From: Lesley Groff To: Valdson Cotrin < Subject: Re: Please Drive Lawrence Krauss & Family July 13-16 Date: Tue, 11 Jul 2017 19:38:42 +0000 Je vous remercie! :) On Jul 11, 2017, at 3:

rs. 75006. My wife and daughter and friend. Eurostar from London arriving 17:53 July 13. I would like to go with the driver to pick them up if ok. Valdson's cell: Lawrence's cell Lawrence and Valdson, please feel free to communicate with each other. Valdson, Please confirm back receipt... Thank you,

Cellule de Valdson: + 33 61 30 14 377 Cellule de Lawrence: 917 817 8288 Lawrence et Valdson, n'hésitez pas à communiquer les uns avec les autres. Valdson, confirmez votre retour ... Merci Lesley EFTA00455681

EFTA00389977.pdf

EFTA00389977

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ick you up from the airport and get you to the apartment. The apt address is 22 Avenue Foch, apt 2DD. Front door code is . Apt phone number is +33 Valdson's cell: Boris cell: How long wi you be staying? Let me know if you need anything else! Thanks, EFTA00389977 Sent from my iPhone On May 28, 201

From: Boris Nikolic czl To: Cc: ei lM,Atir>, Valdson Cotrin >, Sam jarad Subject: RE: RE: Date: Tue, 28 May 2013 12:05:04 +0000 Forgot to add. Sam is still not sure how long he would stay. It will be 5-6

s! Great to hear you will be in paris and stay at Jeffreys home. I have Valdson cc'd on this email. Could you please pass along your flight details? Valdson can pick you up from the airport and get you to the apartment. The apt address is 22 Avenue Foch, apt 2DD. Front door code is . Apt phone number is

EFTA02267740.pdf

EFTA02267740

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999 EFTA02267740 8.50AM,I wrote: Please sec below. We can give Jeffrey's French address. will be back in Paris mid December. She is here now. Valdson not back I. Paris until Jan. I think we must use and he French apt address. Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: Allan BERNERY D

at 9:46 AM, Bella Klein c wrote: You can provide Jeffrey address for invoicing and shipment. Doorman is collecting all mail and deliveries during Valdson vacation. Please confirm that they will accept JE Amex for payment. Thank you, Bella EFTA_R1_01071999 EFTA02267740 8.50AM,I wrote: Please se

the watches function the best they can. Sent from my iPhone On Dec 6, 2018, at 9:50 AM, Bella Klein ‹ > wrote: We don't have a French credit card. Valdson is using US credit cards. Thank you, Bella On Dec 6, 2018, at 9:48 wrote: They will only accept a FRENCH credit card. I have already been told t

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EFTA00476604.pdf

EFTA00476604

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have shipped. Details Order #112-1368719-8945039 Arriving: Monday, June 18 Track your package Your Orders Shipping Confirmation Shipped to: Valdson Cotrin 22 Avenue Foch... Total Before Tax: Import Fees Deposit: Shipment Total: $196.55 $10.78 $207.33 We hope to see you again soon. Amazon.com C

From: Lesley Groff To: Valdson Cotrin A > Subject: TOEFL books to arrive on Monday June 18th Date: Wed, 13 Jun 2018 22:40:03 +0000 Valdson, the TOEFL books now say they will arrive on Monday June 18th... Valdson, les livres du TOEFL annoncent qu'ils arriveront le lundi 18 juin ... ;,,A

From: Lesley Groff To: Valdson Cotrin A > Subject: TOEFL books to arrive on Monday June 18th Date: Wed, 13 Jun 2018 22:40:03 +0000 Valdson, the TOEFL books now say they will arriv

EFTA00389834.pdf

EFTA00389834

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From: To: Sam Jaradeh Cc: valdson cotrin , Boris Nikolic Subject: Re: Date: Tue, 28 May 2013 18:22:20 +0000 >, Sam, Valdson speaks French..Below is the address and info you need for the apartment. Valdson will be at the apartment awaiting your arrival around 1pm tomorrow.

m or so. He does not car transfer, he will take a cab. Thank you Boris From: a[n : Sent: Tuesday, May 28, 2013 1:59 PM To: Boris Nikolic Cc: Valdson Cotrin Subject: Re: RE: EFTA00389835 Hi Boris! Great to hear you will be in paris and stay at Jeffrey's home. I have Valdson cc'd on this email. Could

e at the apartment awaiting your arrival around 1pm tomorrow. The address is 22 Avenue Foch, apt 2DD. Front door code is Apt phone number is +33 Valdson's cell: On May 28, 2013, at 2:12 PM, Sam Jaradeh wrote: Valdson, I am here already. Just Sam. Boris will not be with me. Please send me the full

EFTA00389839.pdf

EFTA00389839

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oes not car transfer, he will take a cab. Thank you Boris EFTA00389840 From: ripa Sent: Tuesday, May 28, 2013 1:59 PM To: Boris Nikolic Cc: Valdson Cotrin Subject: Re: RE: Hi Boris! Great to hear you will be in paris and stay at Jeffrey's home. I have Valdson cc'd on this email. Could you please pass

o: Cc: valdson cotrin , Boris Nikolic Subject: Re: Date: Tue, 28 May 2013 18:24:55 +0000 >, Perfect! Thank you s000 much. ;-) See you tomorrow Valdson..! Xx Sam On May 28, 2013, at 8:22 PM, > wrote: Sam, Valdson speaks French..Below is the address and info you need for the apartment. Valdson wi

will be at the apartment awaiting your arrival around 1pm tomorrow. The is 22 Avenue Foch, apt 2DD. Front door code is . Apt phone number is +33 Valdson's cell: On May 28, 2013, at 2:12 PM, Sam Jaradeh wrote: Valdson, I am here already. Just Sam. Boris will not be with me. Please send me the full

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EFTA02312843.pdf

EFTA02312843

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We will=arrive at Charles de Gaulle on July 23rd at 19.20. See the intinerary below= It would be lovely to be picked up at the airport - thank you, Valdson. Kind regards Hilde EFTA_R1_01201858 EFTA02312843

From: Sent: Friday, July 20, 2012 1:35 PM To: Valdson Cotrin; Subject: Fwd: Jeffrey Epstein/Paris Apartment Attachments: 882090.pdf; Untitled attachment 00209.htm Her e it is again. ./div> Hilde's cell:

Hilde's cell: Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: <mailto Hello =div>From: Hilde Rod-Larsen < Date: Jul 6 2012=2:45:25 AM EDT To: », Valdson Cotrin Subject: Re: Jeffrey Epstein/Pari= Apartment <mailto:hilde_rod_larsen@ho=mail.com» <mailto </=pan> Mikael and I are very excited about this trip

EFTA00389810.pdf

EFTA00389810

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or so. He does not car transfer, he will take a cab. Thank you Boris From: [mailto Sent: Tuesday, May 28, 2013 1:59 PM To: Boris Nikolic Cc: Valdson Cotrin Subject: Re: RE: Hi Boris! Great to hear you will be in paris and stay at Jeffreys home. I have Valdson cc'd on this email. Could you please pass

pick you up from the airport and get you to the apartment. The pt address is 22 Avenue Foch, apt 2DD. Front door code is Apt phone number is +33 Valdson's cell: Boris cell: How long wi you be staying? Let me know if you need anything else! Thanks, EFTA00389811 Sent from my iPhone On May 28, 201

explication exemple flight number and time and aeroport. thank you. valdson. 2013/5/28 Sam Jaradeh < Thank you all so much! ;-) See you tomorrow Valdson!! Xx Sam On May 28, 2013, at 2:06 PM, > wrote: Ok very good! Valdson, will you please be sure to be at the apartment tomorrow around 1pm to acc

EFTA00389984.pdf

EFTA00389984

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: Re: RE: RE: Date: Tue, 28 May 2013 13:04:15 +0000 > Yes good idea. Thx Sent from my iPhone On May 28, 2013, at 8:46 AM, Thanks M. I will call Valdson to follow up wrote: On May 28, 2013, at 8:06 AM, > wrote: Ok very good! Valdson, will you please be sure to be at the apartment tomorrow around 1

the airport and get you to the apartment. EFTA00389984 The apt address is 22 Avenue Foch, apt 2DD. Front door code is . Apt phone number is +33 Valdson's cell: Boris cell: How long wi you be staying? Let me know if you need anything else! Thanks, Sent from my iPhone On May 28, 2013, at 7:48 AM,

or so. He does not car transfer, he will take a cab. Thank you Boris From: [mailto Sent: Tuesday, May 28, 2013 1:59 PM To: Boris Nikolic Cc: Valdson Cotrin Subject: Re: RE: Hi Boris! Great to hear you will be in paris and stay at Jeffrey's home. I have Valdson cc'd on this email. Could you please pass

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EFTA02312745.pdf

EFTA02312745

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on Cotrin; Subject: Re: Jeffrey Epstein/Paris Apartment We sure did! I spoke to Valdson about picking you up as well. I thank you f=r checking in! Valdson, do you need anything else from Hilde? Sent from my iPhone On Jul 20, 2012, at 5:30 AM, Hilde Rod-Larsen < =wrote: > Hello,M3nd Valdson! > Just

From: Sent: Friday, July 20, 2012 12:42 PM To: Hilde Rod-Larsen Cc: Valdson Cotrin; Subject: Re: Jeffrey Epstein/Paris Apartment We sure did! I spoke to Valdson about picking you up as well. I thank you f=r checking in! Valdson,

Friday, July 20, 2012 12:42 PM To: Hilde Rod-Larsen Cc: Valdson Cotrin; Subject: Re: Jeffrey Epstein/Paris Apartment We sure did! I spoke to Valdson about picking you up as well. I thank you f=r checking in! Valdson, do you need anything else from Hilde? Sent from my iPhone On Jul 20, 2012, at

EFTA00389979.pdf

EFTA00389979

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ght details? Valdson can pick you up from the airport and get you to the apartment. The apt address is 22 Avenue Foch, apt 2DD. Front door code is Valdson's cell: Boris cell: How long wi you be staying? Let me know if you need anything else! Thanks, Apt phone number is +33 EFTA00389979 Sent from

From: To: Boris Nikolic Cc: , Valdson Cotrin < >, Sam Jaradel W Subject: Re: RE: RE: Date: Tue, 28 May 2013 12:06:50 +0000 Ok very good! Valdson, will you please be sure to be at the apartm

From: To: Boris Nikolic Cc: , Valdson Cotrin < >, Sam Jaradel W Subject: Re: RE: RE: Date: Tue, 28 May 2013 12:06:50 +0000 Ok very good! Valdson, will you please be sure to be at the apartment tomorrow around 1pm to accommodate Sam? Sam's cell: 1 Thanks, Sent from my iPhone On May 28, 201

EFTA02574675.pdf

EFTA02574675

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ey Groff Sent: Sunday, September 22, 2013 819 PM To: Jeffrey Epstein CC Cc: L &Jo.° fontanilla; Jo.° fontanilla; Rich Barnett; Mark Tollison; Valdson Cotrin Subject: Lunch 12:30 Wed. Sept. 25th and Steve Sinofsky have confirmed they will come to lunch =n Wed. Sept.25th. Sultan has already confirmed th

Josh Ramo regarding if they can =ttend. Valdson will still be available to cook for lunch as his flight does not =epart until 8:25pm. IM please let Valdson know...thanks=?xml version=.0" encoding=TF-8"?> <!DOCTYPE plist PUBLIC "-//Apple//DTD PLIST 1.0//EN" "http://www.apple.com/DTDs/PropertyList-1.0.dt

o lunch =n Wed. Sept.25th. Sultan has already confirmed this lunch. We still need to hear from Joi Ito and Josh Ramo regarding if they can =ttend. Valdson will still be available to cook for lunch as his flight does not =epart until 8:25pm. IM please let Valdson know...thanks=?xml version=.0" encoding=

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EFTA02219274.pdf

EFTA02219274

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effrey requests you please get yourselves rides to/from your hotel with your luggage...but if you need rides during your stay to please reach out to Valdson. !! sorry for any inconvenience! I have let Valdson know... Hope you have a tremendous holiday! • AM, Lawrence Krauss wrote: Child is 17 years

6:36 PM Subject: Re: Jeffrey Epstein I understand.. What about when I arrive alone tomorrow morning.. Should I get myself alone to my place or can Valdson pick me up? Lawrence On Jul 12, 2017, at 9:15 AM, Lesley Groff .a wrote: Lawrence, Jeffrey requests you please get yourselves rides to/from your

EFTA00474431.pdf

EFTA00474431

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hone On Jun 1, 2018, at 2:02 PM, Sonam Dema < > wrote: Hi Yes We will do and it will be better If you can let me know how many of each items will Valdson needs. Thanks Sent from my iPhone On Jun 1, 2018, at 1:46 PM, Merwin Dela cruz > wrote: Will do. Thanks Merwin Dela Cniz On Jun 1, 2018, at 1

On Jun 1, 2018, at 1:41 PM, > wrote: EFTA00474431 Hi ...when you go shopping next, can you please buy all the ingredients for the muffins ... Valdson needs them ...they must get on the plane before Jeffrey leaves NY...he may go from NY to Zorro to PB and then to Paris...Merwin, can you make sure t

EFTA00692692.pdf

EFTA00692692

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ebruary 12, 2013, wrote: I have let them know that I will keep Ions flight to depart Paris on Friday the 15th (Valdson leaves that night) and that Valdson should secure the apartment before he leaves for Brasil. I told Ion to just do as many little cracks as he can before he leaves. If he has time is h

gmail.com> wrote: Yes On Tuesday, February 12, 2013, wrote: I have let them know that I will keep Ions flight to depart Paris on Friday the 15th (Valdson leaves that night) and that Valdson should secure the apartment before he leaves for Brasil. I told Ion to just do as many little cracks as he can

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EFTA00557422.pdf

EFTA00557422

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s On Dec 13, 2012, at 9:46 AM, valdson cotrin • > wrote: hi mile its not tomorrow? its saturday morning 11:25 exatle? valdson. 2012/12/13 I HI Valdson! looks like Terje will be arriving on Saturday morning.. Can you please pick him up from the airport. thanks! Begin forwarded message: From: Jilla

December 13, 2012 8:10 AM To: Jilla Moazami Subject: II Hi guys! I hear Terje will be staying at JE's Paris apt tomorrow and he wants me to have Valdson pick him up. Can you please send me his arrival details? Thanks! EFTA00557422

EFTA02271879.pdf

EFTA02271879

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Molotkova Centurion Relationship Manager Hours: Mon through Friday 9AM-530PM EST HI Natasha...we need a flight from STT to NY, one way, coach for Valdson and Maria on Wed. Jan. 1 Paris...is this possible? hoping for direct, but I think those are only aftemoon...let me know what yo (Valdson Rec. Loc#RDS

To: From: Natalia Molotkova Sent: Mon 1/14/2019 10:12:11 PM Subject: Flight from STT to NY for Valdson and Maria TOYDDE Title: American Express @ I am sorry, here it is: Your response is required to complete this reservation. Prices and availability

EFTA01620066.pdf

EFTA01620066

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e car 02:55:55 pin He said no 02:55:57 pin That he is still waiting 02:56:05 pin That the Guy didnt send him yet the invoice 02:56:24 pin And Valdson need an authorization letter from you to pick up the car 02:57:41 pin EFTA01620069 • • • I II call tomorrow and talk to them 03:38:31 pm Wil

w, 25-27. . maybe 27-29 . 02:14:20 pin 20 - 22 karyna 22-23. little 23 -25. Ok 02:16:42 pin Just a question who is new 02:16:52 pin I asked Valdson if the Carrier called him for the car 02:55:55 pin He said no 02:55:57 pin That he is still waiting 02:56:05 pin That the Guy didnt send him ye

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EFTA02509913.pdf

EFTA02509913

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e, Feb 10, 2015 at 1:49 PM, ====l =ari> > wrote: Someone was looking for you in paris - on Sunday, a man (around 40y=) rang the bell downstairs and Valdson didn't let him in. He came back=today and somehow got inside the building and rang the front door, looking=for you. Valdson didn't let him in. He d

the bell downstairs and Valdson didn't let him in. He came back=today and somehow got inside the building and rang the front door, looking=for you. Valdson didn't let him in. He didn't didn't insist an= left. Sent from my iPhone please note The information contained in this communic=tion is confident

EFTA00333603.pdf

EFTA00333603

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t 11:07 AM, Lesley Groff < wrote: HI Suzy, I have confirmed with Valdson Dec. 9th works! Jeffrey's apartment address is: 22 Avenue Foch, Apt. 2DD Valdson's cell # is + He speaks mostly French and Portuguese but gets along with English ok...what time do you think you wil artment? I want to pass along

l be in touch soon Xxsuzy Sent from my iPhone On Nov 30, 2015, at 2:15 PM, Lesley Groff < > wrote: All sounds fantastic! I'm glad you spoke with Valdson...just do keep me posted so I can keep Jeffrey aware... thanks! Lesley On Nov 30, 2015, at 7:35 AM, Suzanne Slesin < > wrote: Yes thank u so much

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