EFTA00034275.pdf
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Bureau of prisons incident report, memoranda, duty rosters, and medical records
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Summary
This document package contains Bureau of Prisons records regarding a July 23, 2019 incident where Jeffrey Epstein was found unresponsive in his cell at MCC New York with marks on his neck. While officially classified as a suicide attempt (Incident Report #3282555), memoranda reveal Epstein claimed his cellmate attempted to kill and extort him, while the cellmate claimed he woke up to find Epstein hanging himself. The file includes incident reports, medical exams documenting neck injuries, staff duty rosters, and grainy photo sheets of the scene.
People (6)
| Name | Role | Context |
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| Jeffrey Epstein | Inmate (Reg #76318-054) |
Found unresponsive with a noose around his neck; alleged his cellmate attempted to kill him.
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| Inmate #78514-054 | Cellmate |
Name redacted but Reg number visible. Alerted guards to Epstein's condition. Accused by Epstein of attack; denied inv...
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| Officer Clarke | Correctional Officer |
Spoke with Epstein who claimed his cellmate tried to kill him.
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| Michael Thomas | Staff |
Listed on the Report of Incident.
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| Officer Reyes | Security Officer |
Listed on duty roster.
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| Officer Echandi | Correctional Officer |
Listed on duty roster (5 South).
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Organizations (4)
| Name | Type | Context |
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| Federal Bureau of Prisons |
Government agency managing the facility.
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| Metropolitan Correctional Center (MCC) New York |
Facility where the incident occurred.
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| US Department of Justice |
Parent agency.
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| FBI |
Notified: No (per incident report).
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Timeline (3 events)
2019-07-23
Suicide Attempt / Incident
MCC New York, SHU, Cell Z05-124
Locations (5)
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150 Park Row, New York, NY 10007
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Unit where Epstein was housed.
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Specific cell where the incident occurred (also referred to as M Tier Cell 124).
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Unit Epstein was moved to for suicide watch.
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Location where the cellmate had been in court earlier that day.
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Relationships (1)
Shared Cell Z05-124; Epstein accused him of attempted murder/extortion; he accused Epstein of suicide attempt.
Key Quotes (5)
"I do not know. Just went to drink a little water and wake up snorting"Source
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"Jeff, what you're doing?"Source
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"These fucking niggers. This place is inhumane, I wish I could report it."Source
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"Okay, I won't do it again."Source
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"Inmate Epstein also stated that his Bunkie also tried to extort money from him and stated that if he didn't pay him that he would beat him up."Source
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Form 583 Report of Incident
Incident #: NYM-19-0076
Submitted By: [Redacted]
Date/Time Of Incident: 7/23/2019 1:27 AM
Section 1: General Information
Staff Aware Date: 7/23/2019 1:27 AM
FBI Notified: No USMS Notified: No Indicate Where Incident Occurred: Main Facility
Location Level 1: SHU Level 2: Housing Unit, Special (SHU) Level 3: 9 SOUTH SHU
Institution Locked Down: No
Modified Operations: No
Cause Of Incident Known? No
Type Of Incident: Suicide Attempt
Method: Hanging/Asphyxiation
Incident #: NYM-19-0076
Submitted By: [Redacted]
Date/Time Of Incident: 7/23/2019 1:27 AM
Section 1: General Information
Staff Aware Date: 7/23/2019 1:27 AM
FBI Notified: No USMS Notified: No Indicate Where Incident Occurred: Main Facility
Location Level 1: SHU Level 2: Housing Unit, Special (SHU) Level 3: 9 SOUTH SHU
Institution Locked Down: No
Modified Operations: No
Cause Of Incident Known? No
Type Of Incident: Suicide Attempt
Method: Hanging/Asphyxiation
Section 2: Inmates Involved
Reg #: 76318-054 Name: EPSTEIN, JEFFREY
Role: Victim Medical Attention Required: No
Injury Category: Minor Injury
[Redacted Cellmate Entry]
Reg #: 76318-054 Name: EPSTEIN, JEFFREY
Role: Victim Medical Attention Required: No
Injury Category: Minor Injury
[Redacted Cellmate Entry]
Section 6: Description of Incident
On July 23, 2019 at approx. 1:27 a.m., a call for assistance on the Special Housing Unit was announced by the Control Center. Upon my arrival I was informed that an inmate had attempted suicide and proceeded to cell, Z05-124LAD. I observed inmate Epstein, Jeffrey #76318-054 lying in the fetal position on the floor of his cell wearing a t-shirt and boxers. He was breathing heavily and was snoring. I called out to inmate Epstein and observed him flicker his eyes and continue snoring. His neck was red with no abrasions... The inmate was placed in hand restraints and staff was directed to retrieve the stretcher... The inmate was taken to HA-Unit, dressed in the suicide smock and placed on suicide watch. Upon the arrival of medical staff, inmate Epstein was examined and treated by, MLP [Redacted] for a circular line of erythema at the base of the neck, one section on the front with marks of friction and a small erythema on his left knee.
On July 23, 2019 at approx. 1:27 a.m., a call for assistance on the Special Housing Unit was announced by the Control Center. Upon my arrival I was informed that an inmate had attempted suicide and proceeded to cell, Z05-124LAD. I observed inmate Epstein, Jeffrey #76318-054 lying in the fetal position on the floor of his cell wearing a t-shirt and boxers. He was breathing heavily and was snoring. I called out to inmate Epstein and observed him flicker his eyes and continue snoring. His neck was red with no abrasions... The inmate was placed in hand restraints and staff was directed to retrieve the stretcher... The inmate was taken to HA-Unit, dressed in the suicide smock and placed on suicide watch. Upon the arrival of medical staff, inmate Epstein was examined and treated by, MLP [Redacted] for a circular line of erythema at the base of the neck, one section on the front with marks of friction and a small erythema on his left knee.
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS
Metropolitan Correctional Center
150 Park Row New York, New York 10007
July 23, 2019
SUBJECT: Possible Suicide Attempt
[...Description of finding Epstein...]
Moments later, I spoke with Officer Clarke who stated that inmate Epstein was alert and had indicated that his cellmate, [Redacted] had attempted to kill him and had been harassing him. He stated that the inmate had indicated that he'd informed his attorney of this matter.
I photographed and spoke with inmate [Redacted Cellmate] who stated that he was asleep with his headphones on when he felt something hit his legs and said, "Jeff, what you're doing?" He didn't answer, so he got up, turned on the light and saw him with a string around his neck. He stated that he then called the guards...
FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS
Metropolitan Correctional Center
150 Park Row New York, New York 10007
July 23, 2019
SUBJECT: Possible Suicide Attempt
[...Description of finding Epstein...]
Moments later, I spoke with Officer Clarke who stated that inmate Epstein was alert and had indicated that his cellmate, [Redacted] had attempted to kill him and had been harassing him. He stated that the inmate had indicated that he'd informed his attorney of this matter.
I photographed and spoke with inmate [Redacted Cellmate] who stated that he was asleep with his headphones on when he felt something hit his legs and said, "Jeff, what you're doing?" He didn't answer, so he got up, turned on the light and saw him with a string around his neck. He stated that he then called the guards...
[Continuation of Cellmate Interview]
Inmate Epstein stated that he came in from a legal visit at approx. 8:00PM and staff handed him a copy of the Daily News. "[Redacted]" was on the floor reading the Daily News. He stated that he had given it to him. He stated that [Redacted] mentioned that he'd been in court all day in Westchester and was carrying on. At that point, inmate [Redacted] paused as if he was making the story up as he went along, and stated that [Epstein] stated, "These fucking niggers. This place is inhumane, I wish I could report it. [Redacted] (Officer), that nigger hobbit mother fucker." He then turned to a page in the Daily News that had his picture on it and stated that Epstein was worth seventy seven million dollars. Epstein stated that he took his picture, balled it up and threw it in the garbage... I asked inmate Epstein what happened prior to staff's arrival. He stated that at approx. 1:00 AM, he'd gotten up to get a drink of water, as he gets up every thirty minutes. He remember walking back to his bunk and waking up with staff there in his cell... When asked about the allegations against his cellmate, he stated that he was told, if he hurt him, staff wouldn't care.
Inmate Epstein stated that he came in from a legal visit at approx. 8:00PM and staff handed him a copy of the Daily News. "[Redacted]" was on the floor reading the Daily News. He stated that he had given it to him. He stated that [Redacted] mentioned that he'd been in court all day in Westchester and was carrying on. At that point, inmate [Redacted] paused as if he was making the story up as he went along, and stated that [Epstein] stated, "These fucking niggers. This place is inhumane, I wish I could report it. [Redacted] (Officer), that nigger hobbit mother fucker." He then turned to a page in the Daily News that had his picture on it and stated that Epstein was worth seventy seven million dollars. Epstein stated that he took his picture, balled it up and threw it in the garbage... I asked inmate Epstein what happened prior to staff's arrival. He stated that at approx. 1:00 AM, he'd gotten up to get a drink of water, as he gets up every thirty minutes. He remember walking back to his bunk and waking up with staff there in his cell... When asked about the allegations against his cellmate, he stated that he was told, if he hurt him, staff wouldn't care.
[Additional Memoranda from various officers recounting the same event]
Officer [Redacted]: "...I entered then placed I/M Epstein on his side and removed an orange homemade rope from his neck. I/M was breathing at this time, But unresponsive."
Officer [Redacted]: "...I entered then placed I/M Epstein on his side and removed an orange homemade rope from his neck. I/M was breathing at this time, But unresponsive."
[Duty Roster for July 23, 2019]
MCC NEW YORK Daily Assignment Roster
[Lists of staff assignments for Morning, Day, and Evening watches]
MCC NEW YORK Daily Assignment Roster
[Lists of staff assignments for Morning, Day, and Evening watches]
Bureau of Prisons Health Services Clinical Encounter
Inmate Name: EPSTEIN, JEFFREY EDWARD
Reg #: 76318-054
Date: 07/23/2019 06:20
Subjective: "I do not know. Just went to drink a little water and wake up snorting".
Objective: BP 140/85, Pulse 92.
Exam Comments: ...Has an circular line of erythema at the base of the neck. Reaching 2/3 of the neck circumference, 2 inches wide, sparing the back of the neck. Has one section of this erythema in the front with marks of friction.
Assessment: Injury, unspecified, T1490 - Current - R/O self inflicted injuries.
Inmate Name: EPSTEIN, JEFFREY EDWARD
Reg #: 76318-054
Date: 07/23/2019 06:20
Subjective: "I do not know. Just went to drink a little water and wake up snorting".
Objective: BP 140/85, Pulse 92.
Exam Comments: ...Has an circular line of erythema at the base of the neck. Reaching 2/3 of the neck circumference, 2 inches wide, sparing the back of the neck. Has one section of this erythema in the front with marks of friction.
Assessment: Injury, unspecified, T1490 - Current - R/O self inflicted injuries.
Photo Sheet Special Investigative Section
Type of Incident: Possible Suicide Attempt / Possible Suicide Attempt(Cellmate)
Date: 07/23/19
[Various redacted/blacked out photos of the cell and injuries]
Type of Incident: Possible Suicide Attempt / Possible Suicide Attempt(Cellmate)
Date: 07/23/19
[Various redacted/blacked out photos of the cell and injuries]
ADMINISTRATIVE DETENTION ORDER
Date: 07-10-2019
Subject: Placement of EPSTEIN, JEFFREY Reg No 7-10-2019 in Administrative Detention
Reason: Is pending classification.
Date: 07-10-2019
Subject: Placement of EPSTEIN, JEFFREY Reg No 7-10-2019 in Administrative Detention
Reason: Is pending classification.
INCIDENT REPORT
Incident Report Number: 3282555
Inmate: Epstein, Jeffery
Incident: Self-Mutilation
Code: 228
Description: [Summary of the hanging incident]
Incident Report Number: 3282555
Inmate: Epstein, Jeffery
Incident: Self-Mutilation
Code: 228
Description: [Summary of the hanging incident]
Bureau of Prisons Health Services Clinical Encounter [Follow up]
Inmate Name: [Redacted - Reg # 78514-054]
Date: 07/31/2019
Subjective: "I feel good today, can't complain. My anxiety is getting better... For what happened to his previous cell mate about a week ago, states 'I have no idea what was going on. I didn't do anything and I have no injury'"
Inmate Name: [Redacted - Reg # 78514-054]
Date: 07/31/2019
Subjective: "I feel good today, can't complain. My anxiety is getting better... For what happened to his previous cell mate about a week ago, states 'I have no idea what was going on. I didn't do anything and I have no injury'"
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