FBI Declines to Comment on Search of Epstein's Notorious Zorro Ranch in New Mexico
Following the death of financier Jeffrey Epstein in 2019, the FBI conducted searches of his properties worldwide, but one location remains shrouded in mystery. The bureau has repeatedly refused to confirm whether its agents ever investigated Epstein's sprawling New Mexico mansion, known as Zorro Ranch, despite mounting allegations of heinous crimes at the site.
Chilling Email Alleges Murders and Burials at the Ranch
According to documents released by the Department of Justice, an email sent on November 21, 2019, from an encrypted address claims that Epstein ordered the burial of two 'foreign girls' near his ranch after they were strangled to death during 'rough, fetish sex.' The email, authored by a person claiming to be a former staff member at Zorro, was addressed to Eddy Aragon before being forwarded to the FBI.
The message states, 'Edward, This is sensitive, so it will be the first and last email depending on your discretion. You can choose to take it or trash it but this comes from a person that has been there and seen it all, as a former staff at the Zorro. What is damning about Jeffrey Epstein is yet to be written. Did you know somewhere in the hills outside the Zorro, two foreign girls were buried on orders of Jeffrey and Madam G? Both died by strangulation during rough, fetish sex.'
FBI's Silence Raises Questions About Investigation
When the Daily Mail inquired on Monday whether the FBI had searched the ranch, a bureau spokesperson responded, 'The FBI declines to comment.' Similarly, the FBI's field office in Albuquerque, New Mexico, did not immediately respond to requests for comment. This silence has sparked concerns about whether the New Mexico residence was ever properly investigated, especially given that nearly half a dozen Epstein victims have alleged they were abused at the ranch.
Further evidence suggests a lack of scrutiny at the property. A December 2019 email released by the DOJ indicates that a prosecutor informed one of Epstein's estate co-executors that authorities had 'not searched the New Mexico property.' This revelation comes months after Epstein's death in federal custody in August 2019, highlighting potential gaps in the investigation.
Local Authorities Call for New Probe into Allegations
In response to the email's grim allegations, New Mexico Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard has urged the Department of Justice and the New Mexico Department of Justice to investigate the claims of murder and burial at Zorro Ranch. She expressed horror in a local news interview, stating, 'I’m horrified when I learned something new, especially when I learned that state land could have been used, could have been involved in some of these monstrous activities.'
New Mexico's Chief Deputy Attorney General, James Grayson, acknowledged that the claims are 'unsubstantiated' but committed to seeking the truth. In a statement, he said, 'We will work to obtain the original, unredacted emails and any underlying files, as access to complete and authentic materials is critical to our assessment and planning. These circumstances raise significant concerns regarding the reliability, authenticity, and credibility of the claims. Notwithstanding those concerns, we are prepared to review and assess any verifiable information should it be provided through appropriate and lawful means.'
The ongoing silence from the FBI, coupled with the serious nature of the allegations, underscores the need for transparency and thorough investigation into Epstein's activities at Zorro Ranch, as survivors and officials alike demand answers.
