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New Delhi: Over 150 chilling photographs and videos from Jeffrey Epstein's private Caribbean island compound, infamously dubbed "Paedophile Island," have been publicly released by House Democrats on the Oversight Committee. The visual evidence, unveiled on December 3rd, offers an unsettling peek into the lavish yet sinister world where the disgraced financier allegedly trafficked underage girls.
The extensive collection of visuals captures both the sprawling exteriors and meticulously decorated interiors of Epstein's opulent estate, featuring bedrooms, bathrooms, and a pristine pool area, all bathed in tropical sunlight but now tinged with a disturbing shadow.
Inside the island's dark heart: Masks, murals, and mystery
Among the most unsettling revelations are images depicting several bedrooms and, most notably, a peculiar "masked room." This space is adorned with at least ten identical male-style masks and features what appears to be a repurposed dental office, complete with a professional dental chair and related equipment.
The New York Times previously reported that Epstein's last girlfriend, Karyna Shuliak, was a dentist who shared an office on St Thomas with one of Epstein's shell companies. A phone with names on speed-dial buttons was also visible in the room.
Another set of images reveals a well-stocked library, furnished with four armchairs and a chalkboard. While some words on the board are redacted, visible terms like "truth," "music," "deception," and "power" are discernible, alongside more abstract notations such as "fin," "phy," "intellectual," and "political," hinting at the complex, perhaps manipulative, ideologies at play within the compound.
Beyond these specific rooms, the photographs showcase a range of personal items, from high-end shampoos and conditioners to an array of art pieces, statues, and paintings. One particularly jarring image captures Epstein himself alongside his now-imprisoned co-conspirator, Ghislaine Maxwell, meeting Pope John Paul II.
A video walk-through further illustrates the estate's grandeur, showcasing its palm tree-lined swimming pool, an imposing statue of an archer, and pathways winding down to the shimmering ocean.
Lawmakers react to 'disturbing' revelations
Despite the extensive nature of the release, lawmakers acknowledge that the images, while providing insight into Epstein's lavish lifestyle, offer little new information directly pertaining to the alleged crimes committed.
Representative Robert Garcia of California, the leading Democrat on the Oversight Committee, described the photographs and videos as "disturbing." He emphasised that the release was part of a broader commitment to "ensure public transparency in our investigation," adding, "It's hard to imagine the horrors that happened in these rooms."
Epstein's two private islands in the US Virgin Islands
The released images are believed to originate from one of Epstein's two private islands in the US Virgin Islands, the 70-acre Little St James, which he acquired in 1998 for 7.95 million dollars and subsequently developed into a sprawling estate, or Great Saint James, purchased in 2016. NBC News reported that it remains unclear which specific island is depicted in the newly public visuals.
Locals ominously referred to Little St James as "Paedophile Island," while Epstein himself reportedly called it "Little St Jeff's." To the world, it became notorious as "Epstein Island," a place attorneys for his accusers identify as the site of countless crimes against underage girls.
Transparency push amid ongoing investigations
This significant release follows the "Epstein Files Transparency Act," recently signed by US President Donald Trump, which mandates the Justice Department to make Epstein-related files public within 30 days. While the law includes exceptions to protect documents tied to ongoing investigations, it indicates that some files may remain confidential. The Congress has nonetheless requested a briefing and status update from Attorney General Pam Bondi by the end of the week.
