Disturbing new details have emerged about the operation of Jeffrey Epstein's private Caribbean island, described by victims as a "paedophile's playground" where underage girls were systematically abused by wealthy and powerful men.
Little St James, a 70-acre island in the US Virgin Islands purchased by Epstein in 1998, served as the epicentre of his sex trafficking network according to court documents and victim testimonies. The island featured multiple mansions, guest houses, and bizarre security measures designed to maintain secrecy.
The Island of Horrors
Former employees and victims describe a compound surrounded by armed guards, surveillance cameras, and strict protocols that prevented unauthorized access. One survivor recounted being just 14 years old when she was flown to the island and forced to engage in sexual acts with Epstein and his high-profile guests.
"It was like something from a horror film," one victim stated. "You were trapped on this island with no way to escape, surrounded by men who thought they were untouchable."
VIP Visitors Exposed
Flight logs and witness statements reveal numerous visits by prominent figures including:
- Prince Andrew, who allegedly engaged in sexual activities with a 17-year-old girl
- Former US President Bill Clinton, though he denies any knowledge of illegal activities
- Various billionaires, politicians, and academics from around the world
Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein's former girlfriend now serving a 20-year sentence, is accused of being the chief orchestrator of the abuse, recruiting and grooming young girls for Epstein and his associates.
The Aftermath and Ongoing Investigations
Despite Epstein's death in a New York jail cell in 2019, classified by authorities as suicide, investigations continue into the scope of his network. The US Virgin Islands government has filed lawsuits against Epstein's estate, seeking damages for the harm caused to the territory.
Victims continue to fight for justice, with many expressing frustration that numerous powerful individuals who visited the island have never faced consequences for their alleged involvement.
As one legal representative for the survivors noted: "The full story of what happened on that island may never be known, but what we do know paints a picture of systematic abuse protected by wealth and power."
