The recently released Epstein files, described as a 'billion-word crime scene', are filled with seemingly mundane words that digital sleuths believe were used as codewords. While many focus on the powerful names in the documents, it is terms like 'dentist', 'pizza', and 'ice cream' that are sparking chilling discussions.
The word 'pizza' appears over 800 times in the files, reviving the debunked 'Pizzagate' conspiracy theory. In a 2018 email, Epstein's urologist Dr Harry Fisch mentioned getting pizza and grape soda after discussing medication. Another email from a redacted contact said: 'Lets go for pizza and grape soda again. No one else can understand.' Neither has been accused of wrongdoing.
'Ice cream' appears 583 times, often in connection with 'the girls'. An Epstein employee told the FBI that Epstein enjoyed getting ice cream with the girls. LinkedIn founder Reid Hoffman allegedly sent ice cream to Epstein's home in 2014, writing: 'if you have any interest, you should try - else for the girls.' Hoffman has since called for victims to receive full information.
The word 'dentist' appears 1,688 times, with emails showing Epstein paid for dental procedures for others, including royalty. Photos from his island revealed a room with a dentist's chair, adding a darker tone. His girlfriend was a dentist, but the repeated references have raised suspicions.
Other words like 'beef jerky' (380 mentions) have sparked outlandish theories, but the files show extensive correspondence with his private chef about making and storing jerky. The appearance of names in the files does not imply wrongdoing.
