Nearly seven years after billionaire Jeffrey Epstein was found dead in his New York jail cell, fresh calls have surged to reopen the investigation into his mysterious death. Dr Michael Baden, the pathologist hired by Epstein’s estate, insists the financier was strangled — not hanged.
Pathologist Demands New Probe into Epstein’s Death
Dr Baden, who observed Epstein’s autopsy at the Metropolitan Correctional Centre in August 2019, remains unconvinced by the official verdict of suicide. “My opinion is that his death was most likely caused by strangulation pressure rather than hanging,” he stated bluntly.
He’s urging authorities to get to the bottom of what really happened. “Given all the information now available, further investigation into the cause and manner of death is warranted,” said Baden.
Even though he didn’t perform the autopsy himself, Baden and the New York Medical Examiner agreed more evidence was needed to reach a firm conclusion.
Newly Released Files Stoke Suspicion
The push for a fresh inquiry comes after the US Department of Justice dumped over three million documents linked to Epstein. These files reveal shocking new details about his final hours:
- Never-before-seen CCTV footage captures prison guards discovering Epstein’s lifeless body early on 10 August 2019, plus strange and unexplained activity near his cell around 10.39pm the night before.
- Investigators spotted an “orange shape” climbing a staircase close to Epstein’s cell in the dead of night. FBI agents suggested this figure was an escorted inmate, while the Office of Inspector General speculated it might have been staff carrying inmate linen.
- Official accounts wildly contradict earlier statements. Bill Barr, the then-US attorney general, claimed no one entered Epstein’s area that night, while a former FBI deputy director insisted footage proves Epstein was alone.
Official Story Faces Fiery Backlash
Epstein’s sudden death cut short a high-profile federal trial on sex trafficking charges, but suspicions have never disappeared. Dr Baden’s expert opinion strengthens growing doubts about the official narrative.
The newly unearthed evidence and conflicting government accounts suggest the full truth remains buried.
Baden’s insistence from day one that “more information was needed” signals questions nagged even during the original autopsy. This latest document dump has reignited furious calls for transparency and justice in one of the most baffling jailhouse deaths of recent times.
Jeffrey Epstein died at 6.39am on 10 August 2019 — but the mystery surrounding his final hours is far from over.
