Who is William Murphy in the Epstein files?

In the emails, William Murphy is the person Epstein relied on for IT and phone systems. From 2009 to 2012 he exchanged short, practical messages with Epstein about computers, antivirus software, phone platforms, internet speed and connectivity at Epstein's properties. The name also appears in other contexts, such as flight manifests, a legal document and news clippings. Some of those may refer to different people.

Is the Bill Murphy on the flight logs the same as Epstein's IT manager?

The files do not establish this. Four manifests from February and March 2005 list a "Bill Murphy". A legal document that discusses pilot logs names a Bill Murphy among the pilots. Epstein's emails from 2009 to 2012 show Murphy handling technology, not flying. Nothing in these documents confirms they are the same person, so the link should be treated as unconfirmed.

What did William Murphy do for Epstein?

He maintained Epstein's technology. The emails show him checking computers for viruses and loggers, handling antivirus renewals, getting quotes for phone systems (including Avaya and NEC), programming speed dials on phones at the Paris and New York properties, arranging more bandwidth and faster internet, and planning trips to the New Mexico ranch. He also passed on information requested by Epstein, including a June 2010 email titled "info on facebook".

Is there anything improper in Murphy's communications?

The documents do not show that. His emails are routine technical and administrative messages, such as requesting days off, discussing passwords and bandwidth, and sending a photo of someone named Liam. His presence in the files shows he worked for Epstein, not that he took part in any misconduct.

Is the William Murphy who appears in court news the same person?

Probably not. Several mentions come from news clippings about a trial before Judge Amy Berman Jackson, where a defense attorney named William Murphy is quoted. These clippings are about a different case involving work for Ukrainian officials, and they do not link that attorney to Epstein.

Who is William Murphy in the Epstein files?

In the emails, William Murphy is the person Epstein relied on for IT and phone systems. From 2009 to 2012 he exchanged short, practical messages with Epstein about computers, antivirus software, phone platforms, internet speed and connectivity at Epstein's properties. The name also appears in other contexts, such as flight manifests, a legal document and news clippings. Some of those may refer to different people.

Is the Bill Murphy on the flight logs the same as Epstein's IT manager?

The files do not establish this. Four manifests from February and March 2005 list a "Bill Murphy". A legal document that discusses pilot logs names a Bill Murphy among the pilots. Epstein's emails from 2009 to 2012 show Murphy handling technology, not flying. Nothing in these documents confirms they are the same person, so the link should be treated as unconfirmed.

What did William Murphy do for Epstein?

He maintained Epstein's technology. The emails show him checking computers for viruses and loggers, handling antivirus renewals, getting quotes for phone systems (including Avaya and NEC), programming speed dials on phones at the Paris and New York properties, arranging more bandwidth and faster internet, and planning trips to the New Mexico ranch. He also passed on information requested by Epstein, including a June 2010 email titled "info on facebook".

Is there anything improper in Murphy's communications?

The documents do not show that. His emails are routine technical and administrative messages, such as requesting days off, discussing passwords and bandwidth, and sending a photo of someone named Liam. His presence in the files shows he worked for Epstein, not that he took part in any misconduct.

Is the William Murphy who appears in court news the same person?

Probably not. Several mentions come from news clippings about a trial before Judge Amy Berman Jackson, where a defense attorney named William Murphy is quoted. These clippings are about a different case involving work for Ukrainian officials, and they do not link that attorney to Epstein.

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William Murphy appears in the files as Jeffrey Epstein's in-house IT and telecommunications manager. He exchanged direct emails with Epstein from 2009 to 2012 about computers, phones, internet bandwidth and the ranch, Paris and island properties. A "Bill Murphy" also appears on 2005 flight manifests, and some news articles in the files mention an unrelated defense attorney with the same name.

Most of the 382 documents are emails, and 149 have Murphy in the From/To/Cc header. In these, Epstein gives him short instructions and Murphy answers with technical updates. Topics include virus and keylogger checks on Epstein's computers, antivirus renewals, a possible move from Windows to Mac, phone systems and speed-dial programming, faster internet in the bedroom, and extra bandwidth. Murphy also asks Epstein's assistant Lesley Groff for days off and asks to schedule trips to the ranch. Separately, four 2005 flight manifests list a "Bill Murphy", and a legal document names a Bill Murphy among pilots in a passage about Virginia Giuffre's lawsuit against Ghislaine Maxwell. A 2015 check from JEGE, LLC to "William Murphy" for $1,000 is also in the files. Several news-article mentions concern a different William Murphy, a defense attorney before Judge Amy Berman Jackson, and have nothing to do with Epstein's Murphy.

Key Highlights

•Direct, repeated correspondence with Epstein (2009–2012) shows Murphy worked as Epstein's technology and telecom manager. Examples include Epstein asking on Aug 24, 2009 that his computers be made "virus and logger free", and on Mar 9, 2010 giving his preferences for an NEC phone platform ("the key is ease of speed dialing").
•He handled setup at several Epstein properties. The emails mention speed-dial programming for the Paris phones, matching the "71st and Zorro" (New York and New Mexico ranch) systems, bandwidth for the island, and ranch cell coverage. Epstein tells him on Jun 27, 2010 that "the coverage at the ranch is not good".
•He worked closely with Epstein's office staff. He appears in exchanges with Lesley Groff (including burning a CD of Epstein material in May 2012), and Epstein copied him on messages about a colleague's holiday and on "LSJ Telco Items" (Little St. James telecom).
•A "Bill Murphy" is listed on four flight manifests dated Feb–Mar 2005. A legal document also lists a Bill Murphy among pilots. The files do not clearly say whether this is the same person as the IT manager, so treat the link as unconfirmed.
•A check from JEGE, LLC, dated 5/12/2015 and made out to William Murphy for $1,000, appears in the financial records. The files do not say what it was for.
•Several court and news-clipping mentions refer to a defense attorney named William Murphy arguing before Judge Amy Berman Jackson in a case involving work for Ukrainian officials. This appears to be an unrelated person with the same name.
•In the emails, Murphy is a service provider taking instructions. The files do not show him in any wrongdoing or in Epstein's social circle.

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

Document Mentions (20 of 382)

FLIGHT_MANIFEST_0429

Mar 8, 2005Source: Epstein Flight Logs

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BILL MURPHY

FLIGHT_MANIFEST_0456

Mar 13, 2005Source: Epstein Flight Logs

1 mention

Bill Murphy

FLIGHT_MANIFEST_0462

Mar 14, 2005Source: Epstein Flight Logs

1 mention

Bill Murphy

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EFTA00040358.pdf

EFTA00040358

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ators about his work on behalf of Ukrainian officials. Judge Jackson was incredulous when the lawyers raised the objection, asking defense attorney William Murphy whether they needed to start over. She later relented telling both sides there was "no choice" but to pick new jurors. Francesco Campoamor-Sanchez

EFTA00078263.pdf

EFTA00078263

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times, court documents show. The other pilots included according to a statement of ac Ghislaine Maxwell. In that suit athgeb, Gary Roxburgh and Bill Murphy, in her 2015 lawsuit against Epstein associate alleges Epstein lent her out as a minor for sex with his friends. Logs from the other pilots have n

EFTA00094360.pdf

EFTA00094360

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EFTA00094388.pdf

EFTA00094388

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EFTA01292918.pdf

EFTA01292918

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EFTA01292858.pdf

EFTA01292858

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EFTA01338255.pdf

EFTA01338255

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EFTA01348452.pdf

EFTA01348452

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MERICAS 9 O03 )- 6100 RED HOOK QUARTER, B3 NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10154 ST. THOMAS, USVI 00602.1346 1-103-210 4/4/2016 0) I PAY TO TH ORDER OF. William Murphy $ **2,000.00 Daum I I Two Thousand and 00/1 00***********•*****Iln*************Ork***********Ir***********************************************

EFTA01348544.pdf

EFTA01348544

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JEGE, LLC 6100 RED HOOK QUARTER, 83 ST. THOMAS, USVI 00802.1348 PAY TO THE ORDER OF William Murphy Three Thousand and 00/100******.. ******* MEMO William Mu upiter, Florida 33478 N212JE N CO CD V' r (Dr (;) OD Or 0 0..35•ZiOrt=ci 1270

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EFTA01348538.pdf

EFTA01348538

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EFTA01349151.pdf

EFTA01349151

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PAY TO THE ORDER OF HBRK ASSOCIATES, INC. 575 LEXINGTON AVE 41rH FLOOR NEW YORK, NY 10022 William Murphy William Muroh DEUTSCHE BANK TRUST COMPANY AMERICAS NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10154 1.103.210 614/2015 $ elso.00 ttrit****************** thritinlinir

EFTA01349149.pdf

EFTA01349149

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10022 ," • DEUTSCHE BANK TRUST CiI COMPANY AMERICAS 4 NEW YORK. NEW YORK 10154 )i•i 1-103210 104 1 7/13/2015 a PAY TO THE .,t, ORDER OF William Murphy $ "150.00 it One Hundred Fifty and 00/100"""'""'""n". "'""*"""*" DOLLARS MEMO 1.5 hrs June 2015 8 RE CD vcr I, - 10 O 04 CO 01 CO CO O

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EFTA01349157.pdf

EFTA01349157

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EFTA00304810.pdf

EFTA00304810

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ls 2:00 Appt w/Steve Hanson 3:00 Go see Dr. Jarecki 4:00ish to meet you at Dr. Jarecki's 5:00 appt w/Dangene and Jennie (at Core Club 8:30 Call Bill Murphy January 6th, Thursday 9:00 Igor to Arrive 9:00 Appt w/David Mitchell ell 10:00 Appt w/Olga 11:30-12:00 Haircut Appt w/Phillipe at Fekkai salon

EFTA00305998.pdf

EFTA00305998

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r lighting for courtyard outdoor furniture EFTA00306003 To Do: Revisit the idea to build another guest cottage in current complex on next visit Bill Murphy: -Need to coordinate with LSJ to finish wiring for telephone upgrade. Office, Pavilion, Gym, Boat Captains office all need to be ready to go by 7/1

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EFTA00560000.pdf

EFTA00560000

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From: To: Scott Denett al >, Bill Murphy Date: Thu, 09 Dec 2010 16:07:28 +0000 Hi Scott and Bill, Scott, Jeffrey has asked that you get from Bill a summary of communication systems and har