Who is Brice Gordon in the Epstein files?

Brice Gordon is a New Zealand national who served as the longtime property manager of Jeffrey Epstein's Zorro Ranch, a 10,000-acre compound near Stanley, New Mexico, and later managed Epstein's private island, Little St. James, in the U.S. Virgin Islands. He appears in thousands of documents spanning financial records, employment files, construction contracts, and personal correspondence with Epstein's inner circle. Gordon was named in Epstein's trust to receive a substantial financial bequest, and the FBI interviewed him at the ranch in August 2007, though the notes from that interview have not appeared in publicly released files.

What was Brice Gordon's role at Zorro Ranch and Little St. James Island?

Gordon managed day-to-day operations at both properties for nearly two decades, starting in the early 2000s. At Zorro Ranch, he oversaw construction projects including hangar doors and HVAC systems, authorized work orders, coordinated internet installations, and managed vendor relationships. He also handled financial matters under a limited power of attorney granted by Epstein in 2011. By 2016, Gordon and his wife Karen had relocated to Little St. James Island, where a 2011 EPA permit listed him as 'island manager.' Checks from Zorro Development Corp., registered in St. Thomas, USVI, were regularly issued in his name.

What happened to Brice Gordon after Epstein's death?

After Epstein's death in August 2019 and Ghislaine Maxwell's arrest in July 2020, Brice Gordon and his wife Karen effectively disappeared from public view. They have no confirmed address in the United States or New Zealand and no social media presence. Locals in Stanley, New Mexico speculated the couple may have returned to New Zealand. New Mexico State Representative Andrea Romero, heading an investigatory committee into activities at Zorro Ranch, has identified the Gordons as among the 'people of highest interest' and discussed the possibility of subpoenaing them to testify about what took place at the property.

How much money did Epstein leave to Brice Gordon?

Epstein's trust agreement included a provision giving Brice Gordon $200,000 'if he survives me.' According to New Zealand Herald reporting, a separate trust document dated August 8, 2019 — just two days before Epstein's death — listed Gordon for a US$2 million bequest. These significant financial provisions indicate the high level of trust and reliance Epstein placed in Gordon as a key operational figure across his properties.

What is the connection between Brice Gordon and the Zorro Trust Powerball lottery win?

The Zorro Trust, for which Brice Gordon was listed as the manager, claimed an $85 million Powerball jackpot from the July 2, 2008 drawing in Oklahoma, taking a lump-sum payout of approximately $29.3 million after taxes. This win occurred just one day after Epstein began serving his 18-month jail sentence in Florida. The drawing was notable because a computer malfunction prevented the usual televised broadcast, and the drawing was instead conducted later under monitoring by an auditing firm. Oklahoma Lottery officials maintained that all procedures were followed correctly.

Who is Brice Gordon in the Epstein files?

Brice Gordon is a New Zealand national who served as the longtime property manager of Jeffrey Epstein's Zorro Ranch, a 10,000-acre compound near Stanley, New Mexico, and later managed Epstein's private island, Little St. James, in the U.S. Virgin Islands. He appears in thousands of documents spanning financial records, employment files, construction contracts, and personal correspondence with Epstein's inner circle. Gordon was named in Epstein's trust to receive a substantial financial bequest, and the FBI interviewed him at the ranch in August 2007, though the notes from that interview have not appeared in publicly released files.

What was Brice Gordon's role at Zorro Ranch and Little St. James Island?

Gordon managed day-to-day operations at both properties for nearly two decades, starting in the early 2000s. At Zorro Ranch, he oversaw construction projects including hangar doors and HVAC systems, authorized work orders, coordinated internet installations, and managed vendor relationships. He also handled financial matters under a limited power of attorney granted by Epstein in 2011. By 2016, Gordon and his wife Karen had relocated to Little St. James Island, where a 2011 EPA permit listed him as 'island manager.' Checks from Zorro Development Corp., registered in St. Thomas, USVI, were regularly issued in his name.

What happened to Brice Gordon after Epstein's death?

After Epstein's death in August 2019 and Ghislaine Maxwell's arrest in July 2020, Brice Gordon and his wife Karen effectively disappeared from public view. They have no confirmed address in the United States or New Zealand and no social media presence. Locals in Stanley, New Mexico speculated the couple may have returned to New Zealand. New Mexico State Representative Andrea Romero, heading an investigatory committee into activities at Zorro Ranch, has identified the Gordons as among the 'people of highest interest' and discussed the possibility of subpoenaing them to testify about what took place at the property.

How much money did Epstein leave to Brice Gordon?

Epstein's trust agreement included a provision giving Brice Gordon $200,000 'if he survives me.' According to New Zealand Herald reporting, a separate trust document dated August 8, 2019 — just two days before Epstein's death — listed Gordon for a US$2 million bequest. These significant financial provisions indicate the high level of trust and reliance Epstein placed in Gordon as a key operational figure across his properties.

What is the connection between Brice Gordon and the Zorro Trust Powerball lottery win?

The Zorro Trust, for which Brice Gordon was listed as the manager, claimed an $85 million Powerball jackpot from the July 2, 2008 drawing in Oklahoma, taking a lump-sum payout of approximately $29.3 million after taxes. This win occurred just one day after Epstein began serving his 18-month jail sentence in Florida. The drawing was notable because a computer malfunction prevented the usual televised broadcast, and the drawing was instead conducted later under monitoring by an auditing firm. Oklahoma Lottery officials maintained that all procedures were followed correctly.

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New Zealand property manager at Epstein's Zorro Ranch in New Mexico, estate beneficiary

Brice Gordon was the longtime property manager of Jeffrey Epstein's Zorro Ranch in New Mexico and Little St. James Island in the U.S. Virgin Islands, a New Zealand national who was named in Epstein's trust to receive $200,000 (with a separate report citing a $2 million bequest days before Epstein's death), and who was interviewed by the FBI in 2007 at the ranch.

Gordon appears extensively across financial records, checks from Zorro Development Corp. paid to his name and address at 49 Zorro Ranch Road in Stanley, New Mexico, employment and vacation records through Lee McKenzie Consulting, construction and maintenance contracts for the ranch and hangar facilities, email correspondence with Epstein associates including Lesley Groff and Larry Visoski, and FBI/government investigative records. He served as the authorized contact and property manager for both the Zorro Ranch and Little St. James Island, handling day-to-day operations including HVAC installations, internet connectivity, and hangar door construction projects. His address in the U.S. Virgin Islands at 6100 Red Hook Quarter, St. Thomas, connects him directly to Epstein's island operations.

Key Highlights

•Named in Epstein's trust agreement to receive $200,000 upon Epstein's death, with a separate NZ Herald report indicating a $2 million bequest was added just two days before Epstein died in August 2019
•FBI interviewed Gordon at Zorro Ranch in August 2007, though the interview notes appear to be missing from publicly released files
•Managed both Zorro Ranch in New Mexico and Little St. James Island in the U.S. Virgin Islands — a 2011 EPA permit lists him as 'island manager' and a 2016 email described the island as his 'new home'
•Checks from Zorro Development Corp. (registered at 6100 Red Hook Quarter, St. Thomas, USVI) were paid regularly to Gordon at 49 Zorro Ranch Road, Stanley, NM, indicating long-term salaried employment
•Gordon and his wife Karen, both New Zealand nationals, vanished after Epstein's 2019 death and Ghislaine Maxwell's 2020 arrest — New Mexico lawmakers have discussed subpoenaing the couple to testify
•Named as manager of the Zorro Trust, which claimed an $85 million Powerball jackpot in Oklahoma in July 2008, the day after Epstein began serving his Florida jail sentence

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EFTA02696472.pdf

EFTA02696472

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EFTA02507529.pdf

EFTA02507529

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From: jeffrey E. <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, March 18, 2015 7:39 PM To: Brice Gordon krauuss arrives 243 from phoeniz sat aftrnoon please=note The information contained in this communication is confide=tial, may be attorney-client

EFTA02519230.pdf

EFTA02519230

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From: Cashkim Bussue Sent: Monday, February 26, 2018 8:15 PM To: Jeffrey Epstein; Brice Gordon; Russell Hernandez; Richard Kahn; Ann Rodriquez Cc: LSJ GSJ Subject: Pebble Beach IMG_4398.JPG <https://drive.g=ogle.com/file/d/1wQHWNyOdQpQ9ffT

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e-mail to [email protected], and destroy this communication and all copies thereof, including all attachments. copyright -all rights reserved Brice Gordon Little Saint James USVI EFTA_R1_00235992 EFTA01846132 I'llon EFTA_R1_00235993 EFTA01846133

EFTA00831705.pdf

EFTA00831705

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From: "jeffrey E." <[email protected]> To: Brice Gordon Subject: Re: Date: Wed, 18 Apr 2018 10:03:34 +0000 requirement of army corp On Wed, Apr 18, 2018 at 4:00 AM, Brice Gordon < > wrote: will review

EFTA02456468.pdf

EFTA02456468

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From: jeffrey E. <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, July 21, 2016 1:32 PM To: Brice Gordon Subject: Re: what day will be up and running? On Thu, Jul 21, 2016 at 9:31 AM, =rice Gordon IM I> wrote: On Sandia Crest with Centurylink yes=er

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EFTA00334951.pdf

EFTA00334951

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From: Zorro Ranch <I To: >, Brice Gordon < Subject: Re: schedule and day count Date: Tue, 17 Nov 2015 15:39:58 +0000 Great thanks for update On Tue, Nov 17, 2015 at 8:36 AM, > wrote: N

EFTA02684221.pdf

EFTA02684221

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From: Jeevacation <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, May 11, 2009 7:06 PM To: Brice Gordon Subject: Re: <no subject> Calms Sent from my iPhone On May 11, 2009, at 3:33 PM, Brice Gordon > wrote: > To JEE: need to talk do you have time

EFTA02599728.pdf

EFTA02599728

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From: jeffrey E. <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, July 9, 2018 9:46 AM To: Brice Gordon Subject: Re: im in the kitchen =div class="gmail_quote">On Sun, Jul 8, 2018 at 9:02 PM, Brice Gordon <[email protected] <mailto:zdc.rt41@gmail.

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EFTA02443155.pdf

EFTA02443155

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To: J Epstein[jeeyacation gmail.com] Cc: Darren Indyke From: Brice Gordon Sent: Tue 6/2/2009 1:30:21 PM Subject: Construction Files FYI, Have instructed Bill Murphy to make sure all construction files are backed up dai

EFTA02671825.pdf

EFTA02671825

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EFTA_R1_01943642 EFTA02671825 From: "Peralta, Celeste =ess" Subject: RE: ZDC- Stanley-NM 4K =rojector Date: December 4, 2013 9:05:32 PM EST To: Brice Gordon </=iv> Cc <=span> I apologize for the delay in response. As =rice knows, I recently had a death in the family and had to attend to =hat. I want

EFTA01842902.pdf

EFTA01842902

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ated that this would be ok do wish to charge them or do it as a favour my thought, would be favour, as we could be in same situation in the future Brice Gordon Little Saint James USVI Phone: The information contained in this communication is confidential, may be attorney-client privileged, may constitu

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EFTA02523965.pdf

EFTA02523965

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From: Cashkim Bussu Sent: Thursday, February 22, 2018 10:44 PM To: Jeffrey Epstein; Brice Gordon; Richard Kahn; Russell Hemandez; Ann Rodriquez Cc: LSJ GSJ Subject: Flag Pole Pool Units <https://ssl.gstatic.com/docs/doclist/images/icon_10_ge

EFTA02656757.pdf

EFTA02656757

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I will need to be on sig=t for this service, and would plan to arrive Tuesday night. =/div> Do we have your approval to proceed reg=rds Brice =u>Brice Gordon 1 EFTA_R1_01902550 EFTA02656757

EFTA02547099.pdf

EFTA02547099

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From: Marc Dober Sent: Monday, November 28, 2011 9:47 PM To: Jeffrey Epstein Cc: Brice Gordon Subject: Flagpole pool re-plastering and Main pool tile redo Jeff, The proposed schedule to re-plaster the flagpole pool is as following: Bart w

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EFTA02447807.pdf

EFTA02447807

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From: jeffrey E. <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, October 12, 2016 6:52 PM To: Ann Rodriquez; Brice Gordon Subject: Re: Tiki rest tki doors and floors more than a month on the puncli=t? On Wed, =ct 12, 2016 at 2:44 PM, Ann Rodriquez < >= wrote: Hey B

EFTA01960773.pdf

EFTA01960773

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To: Brice Gordon From: Jeffrey Epstein Sent Mon 8/26/2013 12:36:37 PM Richard Kahn sony is coming with a new projector in 2 months, lets wait, its hdmi 2 *****

EFTA00628373.pdf

EFTA00628373

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EFTA00691420.pdf

EFTA00691420

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From: Brice Gordon To: Jeffrey Epstein <[email protected]> Subject: Zorro Landscaping Date: Fri, 10 May 2013 19:21:45 +0000 Attachments: ZDC LANDSCAPING 0509 I3

EFTA02587040.pdf

EFTA02587040

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From: jeffrey E. <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, August 3, 2014 12:29 AM To: Richard Kahn; Brice Gordon not sure what richard boltz is getting paid for, int=rnet is no better than last august or x mas. =br> please note=br> The information contained

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