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While no direct evidence connects Jeffrey Epstein to homicides, a string of deaths involving him and several people tied to his network have ignited widespread speculation about possible cover-ups and powerful connections. Many of these cases have been ruled suicides, while others remain shrouded in mystery. Jeffrey Epstein's death in 2019 Convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein was found hanging in his New York jail cell in August 2019 while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges. He was 66. The City's medical examiner Dr. Barbara Sampson ruled out foul play. In a statement, she said that after an autopsy and a "careful review of all investigative information", it was found that the cause of Epstein's death was "hanging" and the manner was "suicide", as per the New York Times. Also Read: 'I'm Your Bestie': Did an AI Chatbot Based on Jeffrey Epstein Target Young Users? Here's a look at some of the most notable deaths linked to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein: 1. Jean-Luc Brunel (2022) The French modeling agent and a close aide of Epstein was found hanging in his Paris prison cell in February 2022. He was 76 and was under investigation for raping minors and trafficking young women, and had been held for more than a year, according to BBC. 2. Mark Middleton (2022) Mark Middleton was a businessman, lawyer, and former special assistant/advisor to President Bill Clinton in the White House (1993–1995), where he handled donor relations and facilitated access for visitors. He signed Epstein in for at least seven of Epstein's 17 White House visits (1993–1995) and flew on Epstein's private jet (the "Lolita Express") at least once in May 1994, as per the Sun. On May 7, 2022, Middleton, aged 59, was found dead at the Heifer Ranch in Perryville, Arkansas. He was hanging from a tree with an extension cord around his neck and had a self-inflicted shotgun wound to his chest. The Perry County Sheriff's Office and Arkansas State Medical Examiner ruled it a suicide. 3. Thomas Bowers (2019) The former Deutsche Bank executive who approved Epstein's accounts was found dead by hanging in his Malibu home in November 2019. His death was ruled a suicide. Bowers was serving as head of the US wealth management division until around 2015. He previously held a similar position at Citibank. Deutsche Bank provided extensive banking services to Jeffrey Epstein from 2013 to 2019, including multimillion-dollar loans, despite internal red flags and Epstein's 2008 conviction. 4. Virginia Giuffre (2025) A prominent Epstein accuser, Giuffre died by suicide in Australia at age 41. She had previously voiced fears for her safety in a 2019 statement. 5. Efrain “Stone” Reyes (2020) Epstein’s last cellmate died from COVID-19 complications in New York City in November 2020 after cooperating with investigators. Also Read: A Dozen Beauty Pageant Women, Epstein Only Guest: What Happened At Trump's Party At Mar-a-Lago? | EXCLUSIVE 6. Steven Hoffenberg (2022) Epstein’s former mentor and business associate was found dead in his Connecticut apartment in August 2022. No foul play was detected. 7. Joe Recarey (2018) The Palm Beach detective who led the initial Epstein investigation died at 50 after a brief illness. 8. Steven Bing (2020) The Hollywood producer and Epstein acquaintance died after falling from his Los Angeles apartment in June 2020. 9. Leigh Skye Patrick (2017) and Carolyn Andriano (2023) Both Epstein victims died of accidental drug overdoses in Florida, years after publicly sharing their stories. 10. Marvin Minsky (2016) The MIT scientist named in Epstein's files died of a cerebral hemorrhage at 88. 11. Alfredo Rodriguez (2014) Epstein's ex-house manager, who tried to sell his "black book" of contacts, died of cancer in 2014. Get Latest News Live on Times Now along with Breaking News and Top Headlines from US News and around the World.
