Jeffrey Epstein’s final days in his prison cell were filled with fear and anguish, recent revelations have shown. Following an initial failed suicide attempt, the convicted sex offender expressed his apprehension about returning to his cell to a psychologist, according to newly released Department of Justice documents. Epstein, aged 66, eventually took his own life in the Special Housing Unit (SHU) at the Metropolitan Correction Center in New York City on August 10, 2019.
The latest DoJ files have raised fresh doubts about the circumstances surrounding Epstein’s death. His brother Mark informed the FBI that he suspected foul play, but a subsequent investigation concluded that Epstein died by suicide through hanging.
In psychiatric notes from two weeks before his death, Epstein was described as despondent, drawing parallels between himself and the character Rain Man played by Dustin Hoffman in a Hollywood film.
It was disclosed that Epstein had previously tried to end his life on July 23, 2019. In an evaluation by a psychologist, it was noted that Epstein had difficulty recalling an incident that left marks on his neck while he was in the SHU. He expressed anxiety about returning to the SHU due to the mysterious marks and lack of understanding about their origin.
Medical records indicated that Epstein received treatment for neck injuries and a minor knee issue. His cellmate at the time, Nicholas Tartaglione, claimed to have attempted to revive Epstein after the suicide attempt. Tartaglione was eventually cleared of any involvement in the incident and had been relocated from the cell before Epstein’s death.
The newly released files also revealed that Mark Epstein made an unsupported claim to the FBI in February 2023 suggesting his brother may have been murdered. However, no evidence has been found to substantiate this allegation.
The disclosure of these extensive files follows a widespread public demand for transparency regarding the U.S. government’s investigations into Epstein’s activities.