A trove of never-before-seen photos and videos released by lawmakers on Wednesday has provided a chilling new glimpse into the private Caribbean estate of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, located on Little St. James island. Shared by the House Oversight Committee, the materials — reportedly captured by U.S. Virgin Islands authorities in 2020 — were handed over as part of ongoing investigations into Epstein’s alleged trafficking and abuse network.
On the surface, the estate resembles a luxury Caribbean retreat: bedrooms, bathrooms, poolside patios, and well-furnished living spaces suggest an opulent hideaway. But a closer look reveals a far more sinister setting. Among the images is a room set up like a makeshift dental office, with a dental chair surrounded by eerie male masks mounted on the walls — a detail that stands in stark contrast to the resort-style appearance of the rest of the property.
Another photograph shows a landline telephone panel with several speed-dial buttons labeled with first names — many redacted — hinting at a network of contacts associated with the estate. A separate image captures a study or library area with a chalkboard scrawled in white chalk with cryptic words such as “power,” “deception,” “truth,” “music,” “political,” “plots” and “intellectual.” The messages were disturbingly random yet suggestive, raising questions about their meaning and the activities that took place there.
Other released photos depict seemingly mundane spaces — plain bedrooms with minimal decoration, bathrooms, corridors, and common living areas — but the overall impression is haunting. Some rooms appear stark, cold, and devoid of the warmth one would expect in a holiday villa; others look bare, perhaps intentionally minimal.
The release of these images has reignited calls for full transparency, as survivors and advocacy groups urge that all remaining records — including visitor logs, bank transactions, communications, and other documents — be made public. Supporters argue that only a complete record can help piece together the full extent of what transpired on the island and bring justice to the victims.
In a strongly worded statement, Oversight Committee representative Robert Garcia said the purpose of the release was to “provide survivors and the public a clearer view of what was going on behind closed doors.” He stressed that transparency was essential to ensure accountability and end what he called “the cover-up” surrounding the estate.
The images — many stark and unsettling — cast a harsh new light on the private island previously known for its lavish exteriors and celebrity associations. While Epstein’s death in 2019 curtailed his criminal trial, the release of these photos renews scrutiny into the breadth of his crimes and the network that may have enabled them. As the world grapples with these disturbing revelations, pressure mounts on authorities to fully open the files and deliver justice and closure to survivors.
