THE EPSTEIN FILES – PART 2: “Black Book, Lost Evidence“

While Jeffrey Epstein’s death in 2019 may have cut off direct testimony, it didn’t erase the vast amount of material connected to his criminal enterprise. From his private flight logs and infamous “black book” to hard drives seized by the FBI, a cache of evidence exists yet very little of it has ever seen daylight.

Despite court orders, civil lawsuits, and freedom of information requests, much of Epstein’s digital and physical documentation remains locked away. Even after years of investigations and public pressure, we still don’t have access to the full list of associates, accomplices, or victims.

This second entry in our four-part series explores what we do know, what’s been sealed, and what has mysteriously disappeared.

KEY DOCUMENTS: A BRIEF OVERVIEW

“The Little Black Book”

First leaked by Gawker in 2015, Epstein’s personal contact book includes over 1,000 names — from celebrities to billionaires, politicians, academics, and even royalty. Originally compiled by a former butler (Alfredo Rodriguez), the book includes:

• Bill Clinton

• Prince Andrew

• Donald Trump

• Tony Blair

• Rupert Murdoch

• Les Wexner

• Kevin Spacey

• Ehud Barak

• Chris Tucker

• Courtney Love

• And hundreds of lesser-known financiers, diplomats, and media executives

Many listed never flew with Epstein nor were accused of any wrongdoing. But the sheer breadth and power concentration of those in his orbit raises questions.

Note: Rodriguez was later arrested for attempting to sell the book. He died of cancer in 2015 while cooperating with the FBI.

FLIGHT LOGS

Epstein’s private jet — dubbed the “Lolita Express” — made hundreds of trips around the world, often to and from his estates in:

• Little St. James (U.S. Virgin Islands)

• Palm Beach, FL

• Zorro Ranch, NM

• Paris, France

• New York, NY

Notable passengers (allegedly, per flight manifests):

• Bill Clinton (26 flights, per records)

• Prince Andrew

• Naomi Campbell

• Alan Dershowitz

• Ghislaine Maxwell

• Jean-Luc Brunel

• Ehud Barak

• Kevin Spacey

Some of these passengers have denied knowledge of or involvement in Epstein’s crimes. However, many trips remain unexplained, and portions of flight records were redacted or reportedly lost when seized by the FBI.

DIGITAL FILES & HARD DRIVES

When the FBI raided Epstein’s $77 million Manhattan townhouse in July 2019, they reportedly found:

• Dozens of CDs labeled by name and date

• Multiple hard drives in a locked safe

• Surveillance equipment in bedrooms and common areas

What happened to those materials?

Despite assurances by the FBI and DOJ, the following remains unclear:

• Have the files been analyzed?

• Were any tapes or drives used in court against Ghislaine Maxwell?

• Why have none of the recordings been made public?

Many theorize that these drives contained compromising material for blackmail — potentially against world leaders, tech billionaires, and intelligence officials. While this remains speculative, the silence around the contents fuels suspicion.

SEALED DOCUMENTS

Over 1,200 names associated with Epstein remain under seal in court records, even after multiple rounds of public document releases.

Key Legal Battles:

• Giuffre v. Maxwell (2015–2024): Virginia Giuffre’s case led to several sealed depositions being gradually unsealed. Many documents still remain inaccessible.

• Maxwell Criminal Trial (2021–2022): Despite her conviction, only limited documents were entered into public record.

• Ongoing Civil Suits (2023–2025): Many Jane Does are fighting to have documents unsealed.

A judge in January 2024 released names of about 170 individuals tied to the Epstein-Maxwell web — but heavily redacted descriptions and documents.

Why are so many names still protected?

• Privacy concerns for alleged victims or those falsely implicated

• National security exemptions (per FOIA)

• Sealed settlements and non-disclosure agreements

WHAT’S MISSING OR HIDDEN?

LOST OR “DESTROYED:

• Backup surveillance footage from Manhattan townhouse

• Records from Epstein’s Virgin Islands compound

• Financial transaction records (allegedly routed through offshore accounts)

SEALED OR UNRELEASED:

• Full client list from his private “investment firm”

• Deposition footage from 2016–2018

• Epstein’s communications with intelligence-connected figures

THEORIES VS. FACT

While mainstream media has been cautious, alternative outlets and whistleblowers have speculated on the following:

• Was Epstein an intelligence asset?

  
  

  Some believe his properties were set up as blackmail operations — possibly with Mossad, CIA, or other agencies involved. This theory stems from:

  
  

  • His unusually light 2008 plea deal (allegedly influenced by DOJ officials)

  • His financial connections (few verifiable clients, but immense wealth)

  • The presence of extensive surveillance setups

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• Was evidence intentionally suppressed?

  
  

  The destruction of key video files, delayed searches, and lack of charges for Epstein’s clients may suggest institutional reluctance to pursue certain leads.

Again, these remain allegations, and none of these claims have been definitively proven.

CONCLUSION: MOUNTAINS OF MYSTERY

The black book, flight logs, sealed testimonies, and hard drives represent one of the most deliberately obscured caches of evidence in recent U.S. history. For a case that captured international attention, the level of redaction, sealing, and silence is staggering.

While some argue this protects the innocent, others believe it shields the powerful. Until we see full transparency, the questions will keep multiplying.

🔗 SOURCES & DOCUMENTS:

• Gawker: Full Epstein “Little Black Book” Leak (2015)

• Southern District of NY: Giuffre v. Maxwell filings

• DOJ Search Warrant Affidavit (July 2019)

• Miami Herald: “Perversion of Justice” Series

• BBC, Guardian, NY Mag, and Substack journalism archives