Who is Ramon Alonso in the Epstein files?

Ramon Alonso is the president of Radyca, a West Palm Beach, Florida-based architectural and design firm. He was hired by Jeffrey Epstein in late 2017 to create a master plan for the complete renovation of both of Epstein's private islands — Little St. James and Great St. James — near St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Over eight months, Epstein paid Radyca at least $150,000 for architectural and interior design plans before terminating the relationship in June 2018.

What did Ramon Alonso design for Epstein's islands?

Alonso and his firm Radyca produced architectural designs for multiple structures across both islands, including a 7,700-square-foot master retreat designed for complete isolation from noise and daylight, a 'ladies' residence' that was the subject of extensive discussion between Epstein and Alonso, a cinema, a funhouse pavilion, guest quarters, and various outbuildings. The designs drew inspiration from luxury resort properties such as the Soori Hotel in Bali and Amanera in the Dominican Republic. Alonso also produced a 'tiki house' design and a comprehensive deliverables schedule covering both LSJ and GSJ.

Why did Epstein fire Ramon Alonso and Radyca?

According to emails in the DOJ files, Epstein grew increasingly frustrated with the pace and quality of Radyca's work. He characterized the designs as 'silly' and complained that 'the cost incurred to date are mine, with virtually nothing to show for it,' ultimately dismissing everything produced as 'nothing at all of any use. ZERO.' Alonso pushed back, telling Epstein 'I don't appreciate when you diminish our work.' By June 30, 2018, Epstein ended the engagement, writing 'this is silly sorry I have no more time for this. I wish you well.' No construction was ever carried out, as Epstein was arrested approximately one year later in July 2019.

Who is Ramon Alonso in the Epstein files?

Ramon Alonso is the president of Radyca, a West Palm Beach, Florida-based architectural and design firm. He was hired by Jeffrey Epstein in late 2017 to create a master plan for the complete renovation of both of Epstein's private islands — Little St. James and Great St. James — near St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Over eight months, Epstein paid Radyca at least $150,000 for architectural and interior design plans before terminating the relationship in June 2018.

What did Ramon Alonso design for Epstein's islands?

Alonso and his firm Radyca produced architectural designs for multiple structures across both islands, including a 7,700-square-foot master retreat designed for complete isolation from noise and daylight, a 'ladies' residence' that was the subject of extensive discussion between Epstein and Alonso, a cinema, a funhouse pavilion, guest quarters, and various outbuildings. The designs drew inspiration from luxury resort properties such as the Soori Hotel in Bali and Amanera in the Dominican Republic. Alonso also produced a 'tiki house' design and a comprehensive deliverables schedule covering both LSJ and GSJ.

Why did Epstein fire Ramon Alonso and Radyca?

According to emails in the DOJ files, Epstein grew increasingly frustrated with the pace and quality of Radyca's work. He characterized the designs as 'silly' and complained that 'the cost incurred to date are mine, with virtually nothing to show for it,' ultimately dismissing everything produced as 'nothing at all of any use. ZERO.' Alonso pushed back, telling Epstein 'I don't appreciate when you diminish our work.' By June 30, 2018, Epstein ended the engagement, writing 'this is silly sorry I have no more time for this. I wish you well.' No construction was ever carried out, as Epstein was arrested approximately one year later in July 2019.

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Ramon Alonso is the president of Radyca, a West Palm Beach-based architectural design firm hired by Jeffrey Epstein in late 2017 to completely redesign both of his private islands near St. Thomas, with Epstein paying at least $150,000 over eight months before firing the firm in June 2018.

Alonso appears extensively in direct personal and professional correspondence with Epstein and his staff, including Lesley Groff and Richard Kahn. The emails document the full arc of a professional architectural engagement — from initial contact in late 2017, through design proposals for a master retreat, ladies' residence, cinema, and other structures, to Epstein's growing frustration and eventual termination of the relationship in June 2018. Alonso also corresponded with Lorena Villacorta regarding site visits to Little St. James (LSJ) and Great St. James (GSJ). A separate document lists Alonso as a condominium clerk in Cambridge, Massachusetts, suggesting he had a prior residential connection to the Boston area.

Key Highlights

•Hired as lead architect to redesign Epstein's two private islands (Little St. James and Great St. James), with a $150,000+ contract over eight months
•Designed a 7,700-square-foot master retreat with complete noise and light isolation, plus a 'ladies' residence' that was the subject of dozens of emails with Epstein
•Visited the islands at least twice and communicated directly with Epstein via personal email ([email protected]), including weekend scheduling calls
•Epstein instructed Richard Kahn to send Alonso a '$150k bill for past work still to be completed and the 30 percent of moving forward'
•Relationship deteriorated when Epstein called the work 'silly' with 'virtually nothing to show for it'; Alonso pushed back saying 'I don't appreciate when you diminish our work' before being fired in June 2018

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EFTA00477004.pdf

EFTA00477004

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ECOODECOODD > DOCCOODEED > DOCCOODOD 00300 > orrrruritlinri • Original Message > From: [mailto• > Sent: Friday, June 22, 2018 11:19 AM > To: Ramon Alonso Ocejo > Subject: Re: Jeffrey Epstein > • Hi Lorena.... were you able to speak with the design team and get an > approximate idea of when Jeffrey will r

From: ==. > To: Lorena Villacorta Cc: Ramon Alonso < IMa> Subject: Re: Jeffrey Epstein Date: Fri, 22 Jun 2018 22:10:50 +0000 Jeffrey says he is still awaiting to hear from Ramon. Sent from my iPho

llacorta Cc: Ramon Alonso < IMa> Subject: Re: Jeffrey Epstein Date: Fri, 22 Jun 2018 22:10:50 +0000 Jeffrey says he is still awaiting to hear from Ramon. Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 22, 2018, at 11:32 AM, Lorena Villacorta < > wrote: > • Hi > • Yes I spoke with the design team and Ramon will be

EFTA00476264.pdf

EFTA00476264

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From: Lesley Groff To: Ramon Alonso Ocejo Subject: Re: Jeffrey Epstein Date: Thu, 07 Jun 2018 22:49:39 +0000 ok, thank you. I will let Jeffrey know! On Jun 7, 2018, at 6:46 PM, Ramon Alons

lonso Ocejo Subject: Re: Jeffrey Epstein Date: Thu, 07 Jun 2018 22:49:39 +0000 ok, thank you. I will let Jeffrey know! On Jun 7, 2018, at 6:46 PM, Ramon Alonso < > wrote: Hi Lesley; we are waiting to receive the boards back from the printer and will ship immediately upon receipt. Ramon Alonso On Jun 7, 2

nso Hi Lesley, it should be delivered before the end of next week. Ramon Alonso > wrote: On Jun 1, 2018, at 12:07 PM, Lesley Groff < > wrote: Hi Ramon...Jeffrey requested I follow up...he is asking when he will receive his package? Please advise. Thank you, Lesley Assistant to Jeffrey Epstein E

EFTA00465308.pdf

EFTA00465308

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From: Lesley Groff <a To: Ramon Alonso Ocejo alMa> Subject: Re: Jeffrey Epstein Date: Fri, 01 Dec 2017 21:45:41 +0000 Jeffrey said ok to all of this!! > On Dec 1, 2017, at 3:41 PM, Lorena Vi

frey and hope to get back to you soon! >> >>> On Dec 1, 2O17, at 2:43 PM, Lorena Villacorta .‘z > wrote: >>> >>> Good afternoon Lesley >>> >>> Ramon is in a meeting but he gave us instructions to coordinate our team to >>> arrive there on Monday December 11th., they will be there until the 15th.

imorrnI >>> >>> >>> >>> www.radyca.com Original Message >>> From: Lesley Groff [mailto: >>> Sent: Friday, December 01, 2017 2:02 PM >>> To: Ramon Alonso >>> Cc: Ramon Alonso Ocejo >>> Subject: Jeffrey Epstein >>> >>> >>> Hello Ramon....Jeffrey is asking if you his island! Please let me know! c

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EFTA00473116.pdf

EFTA00473116

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13:52:13 +0000 yes! Glad you were able to make this work Jeffrey's PB address is: 358 El Brillo Way, Palm Beach, FL On Apr 28, 2018, at 9:51 AM, Ramon Alonso < > wrote: Thank you Lesley, the number is correct but I guess we are good for now. Can you please confirm the address? We will be there at 3pm R

raight to VM. I'm available to talk anytime. Regards Ramon Alonso On Apr 28, 2018, at 8:02 AM, Lesley Groff > wrote: EFTA00473116 Good morning Ramon...Jeffrey is asking if you could please give him a call this morning... Thank you, Lesley Assistant to Jeffrey Epstein EFTA00473117

From: Lesley Groff <1 To: Ramon Alonso Ocejo Cc: Ramon Alonso Ocejo Subject: Re: Jeffrey Epstein Date: Sat, 28 Apr 2018 13:52:13 +0000 yes! Glad you were able to make this work Jeffrey's P

EFTA00473114.pdf

EFTA00473114

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Ocejo k's Subject: Re: Jeffrey Epstein Date: Sat, 28 Apr 2018 13:51:50 +0000 yes! Glad you were able to make this On Apr 28, 2018, at 9:51 AM, Ramon Alonso < > wrote: Thank you Lesley, the number is correct but I guess we are good for now. Can you please confirm the address? We will be there at 3pm R

From: Lesley Groff To: Ramon Alonso Ocejo Cc: Ramon Alonso Ocejo k's Subject: Re: Jeffrey Epstein Date: Sat, 28 Apr 2018 13:51:50 +0000 yes! Glad you were able to make this On Apr 28,

r and went straight to VM. I'm available to talk anytime. Regards Ramon Alonso On Apr 28, 2018, at 8:02 AM, Lesley Groff < > wrote: Good morning Ramon...Jeffrey is asking if you could please give him a call this morning... EFTA00473114 Thank you, Lesley Assistant to Jeffrey Epstein EFTA0047311

EFTA00473196.pdf

EFTA00473196

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From: Lesley Groff <1 To: Ramon Alonso Ocejo Cc: Ramon Alonso Ocejo Subject: Re: Jeffrey Epstein Date: Mon, 30 Apr 2018 16:29:26 +0000 >, Tremendous...send to the Palm Beach house please: 35

w you will send? •ups? fed ex? Please let me know tracking number and when Jeffrey will receive them. Thanks, Lesley On Apr 30, 2018, at 11:36 AM, Ramon Alonso Yes of course. Please send us the delivery address. Ramon Alonso > wrote: On Apr 30, 2018, at 11:16 AM, Lesley Groff < > wrote: Hi Ramon. Jeffr

Ramon Alonso Yes of course. Please send us the delivery address. Ramon Alonso > wrote: On Apr 30, 2018, at 11:16 AM, Lesley Groff < > wrote: Hi Ramon. Jeffrey is asking if you could please put all the drone movies on 4or 5 USB's for him. Possible? And then send to him. (We can determine where to s

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EFTA00465421.pdf

EFTA00465421

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From: Lesley Groff <MIMIII > To: Ramon Alonso Ocejo alMa> Cc: Ramon Alonso alMa> Subject: Re: Jeffrey Epstein Date: Fri, 01 Dec 2017 20:11:23 +0000 Hi Lorena! thank you for this...I have passed along to Jeffrey and hope t

From: Lesley Groff <MIMIII > To: Ramon Alonso Ocejo alMa> Cc: Ramon Alonso alMa> Subject: Re: Jeffrey Epstein Date: Fri, 01 Dec 2017 20:11:23 +0000 Hi Lorena! thank you for this...I have passed alo

esley Groff [mailto: > Sent: Friday, December 01, 2017 2:02 PM > To: Ramon Alonso > Cc: Ramon Alonso Ocejo > Subject: Jeffrey Epstein > • Hello Ramon.... Jeffrey is asking if you could send your drone people ASAP to > his island! Please let me know! > • Lesley > Assistant to Jeffrey Epstein EF

EFTA00466952.pdf

EFTA00466952

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From: Lesley Groff To: Ramon Alonso Ocejo Subject: Re: RADYCA: Great St. James & Little St. James Date: Fri, 15 Dec 2017 20:15:51 +0000 Lorena, Jeffrey wants to make sure Ryan's fee is incl

: Re: RADYCA: Great St. James & Little St. James Date: Fri, 15 Dec 2017 20:15:51 +0000 Lorena, Jeffrey wants to make sure Ryan's fee is included in Ramon's... On Dec 15, 2017, at 2:56 PM, Lorena Villacorta < > wrote: Good afternoon Lesley The person in charge of the survey needs to go to the island

rk is concerned, of course. Sincerely, Ryan C. Wisehart, PLS President BRIAN MOSELEY & ASSOCIATES, INC. ph cl. On Fri, Dec 1, 2017 at 7:44 PM, Ramon Alonso < > wrote: Many thanks Ryan. Will the deliverables serve as a proper updated signed and sealed survey for future permitting purposes? Ramon Alon

EFTA00470061.pdf

EFTA00470061

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From: ==. > To: Ramon Alonso Ocejo Subject: Jeffrey Epstein Date: Tue, 06 Mar 2018 18:35:27 +0000 Hello Lorena. I have Jeffrey's island managers on this mail. Once you have the flig

340 201 9533 Karen cell LSJ: 340 626 3611 Karen: Brice: Brice and Karen, below are the cell numbers for the Radyca Architects who are visiting: Ramon: (786) 246-5445 Daziano 954-296-2883 Lorena, can you pass along a cell number for Paola? Thank you to all! Assistant to Jeffrey Epstein EFTA0047

ey Epstein Date: Tue, 06 Mar 2018 18:35:27 +0000 Hello Lorena. I have Jeffrey's island managers on this mail. Once you have the flight details for Ramon, Paola and Daziano, please forward to all of us! Arrival is March 25, departure is March 27. Below are the cell numbers and email addresses for Bri

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EFTA00473105.pdf

EFTA00473105

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From: Ramon Alonso To: Lesley Groff <1 Cc: Ramon Alonso Ocejo Subject: Re: Jeffrey Epstein Date: Sat, 28 Apr 2018 13:28:03 +0000 Good morning Lesley, I called the number and went straight to VM. I'm availabl

From: Ramon Alonso To: Lesley Groff <1 Cc: Ramon Alonso Ocejo Subject: Re: Jeffrey Epstein Date: Sat, 28 Apr 2018 13:28:03 +0000 Good morning Lesley, I called th

ber and went straight to VM. I'm available to talk anytime. Regards Ramon Alonso On Apr 28, 2018, at 8:02 AM, Lesley Groff < wrote: Good morning Ramon...Jeffrey is asking if you could please give him a call this morning... Thank you, Lesley Assistant to Jeffrey Epstein EFTA00473105

EFTA00853467.pdf

EFTA00853467

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From: To: Jeffrey Epstein <[email protected]> Cc: Ramon Alonso < >, Zorro Development Jeffrey Subject: Re: Date: Sat, 24 Mar 2018 13:32:16 +0000 Flights and travelers below: Ramon will be travelling with Pao

[email protected]> Cc: Ramon Alonso < >, Zorro Development Jeffrey Subject: Re: Date: Sat, 24 Mar 2018 13:32:16 +0000 Flights and travelers below: Ramon will be travelling with Paola and Daziano. They will be arriving on Sunday March 25th, at 1:05pm. M Flight #943 The departure will be on Tuesday Ma

, at 1:05pm. M Flight #943 The departure will be on Tuesday March 27th at 3:20 pm. AA Flight #1391 Daziano cell: Ramon cell: Lorena Villacorta is Ramon's assistant: her cel On Mar 24, 2018, at 9:27 AM, jeffrey E. <[email protected]> wrote: ramon schedule? plans ? please note The information c

EFTA00473108.pdf

EFTA00473108

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From: Lesley Groff To: Ramon Alonso Ocejo Cc: Ramon Alonso Ocejo Subject: Re: Jeffrey Epstein Date: Sat, 28 Apr 2018 13:49:20 +0000 OK...I will let him know...I see you are emailing as well

I see you are emailing as well. If Jeffrey does wish to call you, please advise the best number...I have your cell as: On Apr 28, 2018, at 9:28 AM, Ramon Alonso wrote: Good morning Lesley, I called the number and went straight to VM. I'm available to talk anytime. Regards Ramon Alonso On Apr 28, 2018, at

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EFTA00473107.pdf

EFTA00473107

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From: Lesley Groff To: Ramon Alonso Ocejo ctl Cc: Ramon Alonso Ocejo •cl Subject: Re: Jeffrey Epstein Date: Sat, 28 Apr 2018 13:48:50 +0000 On Apr 28, 2018, at 9:28 AM, Ramon Alonso wrote: Good morning Lesley, I c

From: Lesley Groff To: Ramon Alonso Ocejo ctl Cc: Ramon Alonso Ocejo •cl Subject: Re: Jeffrey Epstein Date: Sat, 28 Apr 2018 13:48:50 +0000 On Apr 28, 2018, at 9:28 AM, Ramon Alonso

EFTA00473118.pdf

EFTA00473118

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From: Ramon Alonso To: Lesley Groff Cc: Ramon Alonso Ocejo Subject: Re: Jeffrey Epstein Date: Sat, 28 Apr 2018 16:31:51 +0000 Thanks! Ramon Alonso On Apr 28, 201

From: Ramon Alonso To: Lesley Groff Cc: Ramon Alonso Ocejo Subject: Re: Jeffrey Epstein Date: Sat, 28 Apr 2018 16:31:51 +0000 Thanks! Ramon Alonso On Apr 28, 2018, at 9:52 AM, Lesley Groff < > wrote: y

r and went straight to VM. I'm available to talk anytime. Regards Ramon Alonso On Apr 28, 2018, at 8:02 AM, Lesley Groff < > wrote: Good morning Ramon...Jeffrey is asking if you could please give him a call this morning... Thank you, Lesley Assistant to Jeffrey Epstein EFTA00473119

EFTA00468884.pdf

EFTA00468884

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From: Lesley Groff To: Ramon Alonso Cc: Ramon Alonso Ocejo Subject: Re: Jeffrey Epstein Date: Sun, 04 Feb 2018 14:53:11 +0000 Morning Ramon...I asked one of Jeffrey's assistants w

From: Lesley Groff To: Ramon Alonso Cc: Ramon Alonso Ocejo Subject: Re: Jeffrey Epstein Date: Sun, 04 Feb 2018 14:53:11 +0000 Morning Ramon...I asked one of Jeffrey's assistants who is more `in tune' with

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EFTA00465317.pdf

EFTA00465317

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From: Lesley Groff <MIMIlle To: Ramon Alonso Ocejo •alMa> Subject: Re: Jeffrey Epstein Date: Fri, 01 Dec 2017 22:51:52 +0000 they may stay on the property!! :) ...and you too! > On Dec 1, 2017, a

nd hope to >» get back to you soon! >>> >>>> On Dec 1, 2017, at 2:43 PM, Lorena Villacorta < › wrote: >>>> >>» Good afternoon Lesley >>>> >>>> Ramon is in a meeting but he gave us instructions to coordinate our >>>> team to arrive there on Monday December 11th., they will be there until >>>> the

3 >>>> www.radyca.com >>>> >>>> >>>> Original Message >>>> From: Lesley Groff [mailto: >>>> Sent: Friday, December 01, 2017 2:02 PM >>>> To: Ramon Alonso >>>> Cc: Ramon Alonso Ocejo >>» Subject: Jeffrey Epstein >>>> >>>> Hello Ramon.... Jeffrey is asking if you could send your drone people >>>> AS

EFTA00465408.pdf

EFTA00465408

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From: Lesley Groff <MINIII > To: Ramon Alonso <a> Cc: Ramon Alonso Ocejo <MIMa> Subject: Jeffrey Epstein Date: Fri, 01 Dec 2017 19:01:58 +0000 Hello Ramon....Jeffrey is asking if you could se

From: Lesley Groff <MINIII > To: Ramon Alonso <a> Cc: Ramon Alonso Ocejo <MIMa> Subject: Jeffrey Epstein Date: Fri, 01 Dec 2017 19:01:58 +0000 Hello Ramon....Jeffrey is asking if you could send your drone people ASAP to

: Lesley Groff <MINIII > To: Ramon Alonso <a> Cc: Ramon Alonso Ocejo <MIMa> Subject: Jeffrey Epstein Date: Fri, 01 Dec 2017 19:01:58 +0000 Hello Ramon....Jeffrey is asking if you could send your drone people ASAP to his island! Please let me know! Lesley Assistant to Jeffrey Epstein EFTA00465408

EFTA00465424.pdf

EFTA00465424

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ODD www.radyca.com >> Original Message >> From: Lesley Groff [manta: ] >> Sent: Friday, December 01, 2017 2:02 PM >> To: Ramon Alonso >> Cc: Ramon Alonso Ocejo >> Subject: Jeffrey Epstein >> >> >> Hello Ramon....Jeffrey is asking if you his island! Please let me know! could send your drone people ASAP

along to Jeffrey and hope to get back to you soon! >> On Dec 1, 2017, at 2:43 PM, Lorena Villacorta < wrote: >> » Good afternoon Lesley >> >> Ramon is in a meeting but he gave us instructions to coordinate our team to >> arrive there on Monday December 11th., they will be there until the 15th.

CCI 00000 DOCODO:COOODD www.radyca.com >> Original Message >> From: Lesley Groff [manta: ] >> Sent: Friday, December 01, 2017 2:02 PM >> To: Ramon Alonso >> Cc: Ramon Alonso Ocejo >> Subject: Jeffrey Epstein >> >> >> Hello Ramon....Jeffrey is asking if you his island! Please let me know! could

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EFTA00468888.pdf

EFTA00468888

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From: Ramon Alonso < To: Lesley Groff Cc: Ramon Alonso Ocejo Subject: Re: Jeffrey Epstein Date: Sun, 04 Feb 2018 14:57:26 +0000 >, Thank you Lesley, we will. Cook

From: Ramon Alonso < To: Lesley Groff Cc: Ramon Alonso Ocejo Subject: Re: Jeffrey Epstein Date: Sun, 04 Feb 2018 14:57:26 +0000 >, Thank you Lesley, we will. Cookies and coffee with sweet and low and half &

sley, we will. Cookies and coffee with sweet and low and half & half will do then! On Sun, Feb 4, 2018 at 3:54 PM Lesley Groff < > wrote: Morning Ramon...I asked one of Jeffrey's assistants who is more `in tune' with what he eats and received the below response...he really is not a big eater! Hi Le

EFTA00473109.pdf

EFTA00473109

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I see you are emailing as well. If Jeffrey does wish to call you, please advise the best number...I have your cell as: On Apr 28, 2018, at 9:28 AM, Ramon Alonso > wrote: Good morning Lesley, I called the number and went straight to VM. I'm available to talk anytime. Regards Ramon Alonso On Apr 28, 2018,

From: Lesley Groff To: Ramon Alonso Ocejo Cc: Ramon Alonso Ocejo Subject: Re: Jeffrey Epstein Date: Sat, 28 Apr 2018 13:49:28 +0000 OK...I will let him know...I see you are emailing as well

r and went straight to VM. I'm available to talk anytime. Regards Ramon Alonso On Apr 28, 2018, at 8:02 AM, Lesley Groff Ma> wrote: Good morning Ramon...Jeffrey is asking if you could please give him a call this morning... Thank you, Lesley Assistant to Jeffrey Epstein EFTA00473109

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