Who is Helena in the Epstein files?

There is no single Helena. The name covers at least three real people: Helena Cabrera, an assistant tied to Dr. Woodson Merrell's medical office who dealt with Epstein's staff over appointments; Helena Lehane, who sent Epstein friendly personal emails; and Helena Felix, who has an entry in a London contact book. It also covers Helena, Montana, from news clippings. The files do not show any of these people doing anything improper.

What was Helena's role at Dr. Merrell's office?

She appears as the assistant who answered calls and passed messages. In October 2013, Lesley Groff wrote that she "spoke with Helena at Dr. Merrell's office" about the doctor's schedule. A staff member also relayed that Helena from Dr. Merrell had called Groff. Dr. Merrell's office was a listed contact for Epstein's medical care. The emails are logistical and show no personal relationship.

Did Helena send Epstein personal messages?

Yes. A Helena identified as Helena Lehane wrote to Epstein's jeevacation@gmail.com address on 20 January 2016, wishing him a happy birthday with the line "We are getting old. Hugs, Helena." A separate message signed "Helena" is a personal reflection on the state of the country. Epstein's reply to one thread was a one-word "Oy." The documents say nothing further about who she is.

Is the Helena in the Epstein documents the city of Helena, Montana?

Only for some of the entries. The FBI news-digest emails use "Helena" as a place, for example an AP report on a federal judge in Helena ordering a disguise for an FBI informant in a terror trial. These are mass clipping emails and have no link to Epstein.

Why does Helena appear so often alongside Jeffrey Epstein and Woodson Merrell?

Mostly because the same email threads are stored in many copies. Each reply in the Groff–Merrell's-office threads repeats the earlier text, so the name shows up again and again, along with Epstein and Merrell. The high count of shared documents reflects duplication more than a large number of separate interactions.

Who is Helena in the Epstein files?

There is no single Helena. The name covers at least three real people: Helena Cabrera, an assistant tied to Dr. Woodson Merrell's medical office who dealt with Epstein's staff over appointments; Helena Lehane, who sent Epstein friendly personal emails; and Helena Felix, who has an entry in a London contact book. It also covers Helena, Montana, from news clippings. The files do not show any of these people doing anything improper.

What was Helena's role at Dr. Merrell's office?

She appears as the assistant who answered calls and passed messages. In October 2013, Lesley Groff wrote that she "spoke with Helena at Dr. Merrell's office" about the doctor's schedule. A staff member also relayed that Helena from Dr. Merrell had called Groff. Dr. Merrell's office was a listed contact for Epstein's medical care. The emails are logistical and show no personal relationship.

Did Helena send Epstein personal messages?

Yes. A Helena identified as Helena Lehane wrote to Epstein's jeevacation@gmail.com address on 20 January 2016, wishing him a happy birthday with the line "We are getting old. Hugs, Helena." A separate message signed "Helena" is a personal reflection on the state of the country. Epstein's reply to one thread was a one-word "Oy." The documents say nothing further about who she is.

Is the Helena in the Epstein documents the city of Helena, Montana?

Only for some of the entries. The FBI news-digest emails use "Helena" as a place, for example an AP report on a federal judge in Helena ordering a disguise for an FBI informant in a terror trial. These are mass clipping emails and have no link to Epstein.

Why does Helena appear so often alongside Jeffrey Epstein and Woodson Merrell?

Mostly because the same email threads are stored in many copies. Each reply in the Groff–Merrell's-office threads repeats the earlier text, so the name shows up again and again, along with Epstein and Merrell. The high count of shared documents reflects duplication more than a large number of separate interactions.

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State capital of Montana, United States and seat of Lewis and Clark County

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"Helena" is not one person in the files. The name merges several unrelated people and places, so the label is ambiguous. The most substantive references are Helena Cabrera, an assistant at Dr. Woodson Merrell's medical office who handled Epstein's appointments through his assistant Lesley Groff, and Helena Lehane, who emailed Epstein affectionately, including a 2016 birthday greeting.

The clearest direct correspondence is a pair of Lesley Groff emails to Helena Cabrera at a hospital-network address (January 2014 and October 2015). Groff asked for items for Epstein and for a same-day appointment with a Dr. Fish, a doctor Dr. Merrell had recommended. Other emails show Helena Lehane writing to Epstein, including a 20 January 2016 "Happy Birthday, Jeffrey! ... We are getting old. Hugs, Helena" and a separate message about mourning "our Nation." Epstein's contact directory lists "Assistant Helena" under Dr. Merrell's Manhattan office, and the contact book has a separate entry for a Helena Felix in London. Many of the 75 documents are emails (62), and many of those repeat the same few threads. Other hits are unrelated: Helena, Montana, appears in FBI and news-clipping emails, and "Helena" shows up as an OCR artifact or a small phone-bill charge in financial records.

Key Highlights

•Helena Cabrera appears in direct correspondence: Lesley Groff emailed her in January 2014 and again in October 2015 to arrange a same-day appointment for Epstein with a Dr. Fish, recommended by Dr. Merrell.
•Several of the 2013 emails between Groff and Epstein's staff describe "Helena at Dr. Merrell's office" relaying messages about Dr. Merrell's availability. Epstein's contact directory lists "Assistant Helena" under Dr. Woodson Merrell's office at 4 E 67th St. This explains the strong overlap with Woodson Merrell (23 shared documents) and Lesley Groff (19).
•Helena Lehane wrote to Epstein's [email protected] account. Her 20 January 2016 birthday note reads "Happy Birthday, Jeffrey! Hope it's great... We are getting old. Hugs, Helena." Another message from a "Helena" expresses grief over the nation and ends with a Mother Teresa quote. These suggest a friendly, personal relationship, though the files show nothing about its nature beyond the tone.
•A March 2014 email has Groff asking Barbro Ehnbom whether "Helena" could send a photo or Skype with Jeffrey. The text does not say who this Helena is.
•A court filing in a prostitution-related prosecution mentions an undercover agent asking for an appointment with "Helena," a woman shown on a website who was said to be "based in London." Nothing in the text ties this to Epstein.
•Several references are not about a person: Helena, Montana, appears in FBI daily news-clipping emails (a terror trial, conservation legislation, a local police resignation). A "Helena" charge for $2.49 appears on phone-bill e-wallet records, and a garbled "Helena" column heading appears in a brokerage statement and a checkbook-reconciliation page.
•Only 5 emails list a Helena in the From/To/Cc header, and only 7 documents are substantive non-email records.

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EFTA02298592

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ask if they could only do the blood work today, as =t will take a week anyway to be ready . > On Oct 30, 2013, at 10:37 AM, =rote: » I spoke with Helena at Dr. Merrell's office...she said Dr. Merrell =ame in late and immediately started seeing patients...she has not had =n opportunity to speak with h

From: Sent: Wednesday, October 30, 2013 2:46 PM To: Karyna Shuliak Subject: Re: Dr. Merrell ok, sounds good...I am calling Helena now with this.. On Oct 30, 2013, at 10:39 AM, Karyna Shuliak > =rote: > Thank you. Also Jeffrey suggested, that if Dr. Merrell can not see me =oda

EFTA00380454.pdf

EFTA00380454

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10:39 AM, Karyna Shuliak > wrote: > Thank you. Also Jeffrey suggested, tha > On Oct 30, 2013, at 10:37 AM, Lesley Groff > wrote: >> I spoke with Helena at Dr. Merrell's office...she said Dr. Merrell came in late and immediately started seeing patients...she has not had an opportunity to speak with h

rom: Lesley Groff ezMIMIlle To: Karyna Shuliak <E > Subject: Re: Dr. Merrell Date: Wed, 30 Oct 2013 14:46:09 +0000 ok, sounds good...I am calling Helena now with this.. On Oct 30, 2013, at 10:39 AM, Karyna Shuliak > wrote: > Thank you. Also Jeffrey suggested, tha > On Oct 30, 2013, at 10:37 AM, Le

EFTA01270242.pdf

EFTA01270242

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EFTA00160705

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ch is says, "Supporters say the Great American Outdoors Act is the most significant conservation legislation enacted in nearly half a century." The Helena (MT) Independent Record (8/4, Kuglin, 53K) reports "the act has been touted by conservation and access groups as one of the largest pieces of conser

EFTA00161554.pdf

EFTA00161554

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, after learning about an allegation of sexual assault against him. Harrington resigned from the department March 5 in a one-sentence email to East Helena Mayor James Schell." FBI Assisting Ohio Bomb Squad In Raid. WYTV-TV Youngstown, OH (5/25) reports from Salem, Ohio, "The FBI was helping local law

EFTA00190254.pdf

EFTA00190254

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wanted to see, to which the Undercover responded that all the women on the Website were "beautiful." The Undercover requested an appointment with "Helena" - one of the women depicted on the Website - but LEWIS told him that "Helena" was "based in London." The Undercover then asked for an appointment

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EFTA00207546.pdf

EFTA00207546

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: I will be out of the office until Monday. I will not have limited access to email. If you need immediate assistance, please contact my assistant, Helena, at ext 3524. EFTA00207548

EFTA00336880.pdf

EFTA00336880

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a Yusupova Subject: Re: Jeffrey Epstein Hello Inessa! Sorry I did not make the correction in my directory the other day...I have deleted Matu (and Helena!) and added you...Please let me know how I can help with an appointment today with Dr. Fish today! Thank you, Lesley On Oct 26, 2015, at 8:45 AM,

EFTA00207551.pdf

EFTA00207551

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I will be out of the office until Monda . I will not have limited access to email. If you need immediate assistance, please contact my assistant, Helena, a EFTA00207555

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EFTA00304515.pdf

EFTA00304515

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l Medicine practitioner cell office office fax Dr. Merrell's office: 4 E 67th St (bet. Park and Madison),Suite 1B, New York, NY 10065 Assistant Helena 6) Dr. Thomas Magnani - dentist ffice ell Dr. Magnani's office: 7 W. 51st Street, 7th Floor, btwn 5th & 6th ave NY NY 10019 EFTA00304515 7)

EFTA00462328.pdf

EFTA00462328

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9:51 AM, > wrote: Hey =1, Got it! Thank you so much! Have a great day! Best, Sent from my iPhone On 1 Nov 2017, at 09:41, =.< wrote: Hello Helena...here la ticket to go to PB on Friday. Please double check for accuracy and confirm receipt. Thank you, Begin forwarded message: From: Subject:

EFTA00529021.pdf

EFTA00529021

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From: To: Subject: Dr. Merrell Date: Fri, 27 Dec 2013 21:09:59 +0000 Ka na Shuliak Dr. Merrell's email address is: Assistant Helena is: He has a new cell number and I have requested it...waiting to hear back if Dr. Merrell will pass it along EFTA00529021

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EFTA00285345.pdf

EFTA00285345

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l Medicine practitioner cell office office fax Dr. Merrell's office: 4 E 67th St (bet. Park and Madison),Suite 1B, New York, NY 10065 Assistant Helena EFTA00285345 6 Dr. Thomas Ma ani - dentist office cell Dr. Magnani's office: 7 W. 51st Street, 7th Floor, btwn 5th & 6th ave NY NY 10019 pDr

EFTA00336865.pdf

EFTA00336865

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From: Lesley Groff <MINII > To: "[email protected]" IIMI=III Subject: Jeffrey Epstein Date: Mon, 26 Oct 2015 11:49:54 +0000 Good morning Helena. Jeffrey is hoping he could see Dr Fish today. This is someone Dr Merrell thinks Jeffrey should meet with. Could you help in facilitating an appoint

EFTA00336872.pdf

EFTA00336872

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dy Merrell" <[email protected]> Subject: Re: Jeffrey Epstein Date: Mon, 26 Oct 2015 13:30:53 +0000 Hello Inessa! Sorry I did deleted Matu (and Helena!) appointment today with Dr. Thank you, Lesley not make the correction in my directory the other day...I have and added you...Please let me know

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EFTA00201815.pdf

EFTA00201815

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01-0725 100 INCL MSGS SENT TOTAL TEXT/MULTWEDIA PASO USAGE FOR (561)379-7824 E-WALLET FOR (561)379-7824 Item Dale Description Merchant 1 06/19 Helena 2113278100 206/19 BlitekriegBop 2113278440 TOTAL E-WALLET CHARGES Moviso [email protected] Mato [email protected] Charge 249 2.49 Tax

EFTA00336892.pdf

EFTA00336892

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ova > Subject: Re: Jeffrey Epstein > • Hello Inessa! Sorry I did not make the correction in my directory the other day...I have deleted Matu (and Helena!) and added you...Please let me know how I can help with an appointment today with Dr. Fish today! > Thank you, Lesley > On Oct 26, 2015, at 8:45

EFTA00336890.pdf

EFTA00336890

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EFTA00336895.pdf

EFTA00336895

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>> Subject: Re: Jeffrey Epstein >> >> Hello Inessa! Sorry I did not make the correction in my directory the other day...I have deleted Matu (and Helena!) and added you...Please let me know how I can help with an appointment today with Dr. Fish today! >> >> Thank you, Lesley >> >>> On Oct 26, 201

EFTA00161051.pdf

EFTA00161051

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alifornia man arrested on Dec. 19 last year.' Judge Orders FBI Informant To Wear Disguise In Montana Terror Trial. The AP (8/13, Volz) reports from Helena, Montana that US District Judge Dana Christensen "has ordered an FBI informant to wear a wig or hat, false eyeglasses and fake facial hair when test

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