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Document 3231

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Summary: The document reports that Jeffrey Epstein, a 66-year-old inmate, was found unresponsive in his cell on August 10, 2019, and was pronounced dead at a local hospital. The cause of death is listed as alleged suicide. The report details Epstein's medical history, his placement on Psychological Observation, and the response of prison staff and medical personnel to his death.
Significance: This document is potentially important as it provides an official account of the circumstances surrounding Jeffrey Epstein's death in custody, including the events leading up to his death and the medical response.
Key Topics: Death of Jeffrey Epstein Circumstances surrounding Epstein's death Investigation and medical response
Key People:
  • Jeffrey Epstein - Deceased inmate
  • (b)(6); (b)(7)(C) - Person who submitted the death notification
Document Type
Report
Date
August 12, 2019
Pages
1
Folder
IMAGES010

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Page 3231 Page 1 of 1 24 Hour Death Report 24 Hour Death Notification Recieved Death Notification for Epstein (#76318-054) @ NYM successfully received on 2019-08-12 @ 14:30:08 (Eastern) Notification sent to Region and Central Office including the Medical Director and OQM. Submitted by (b)(6); (b)(7)(C) You may save and/or print this page for your local records. Local Date And Time of Pronounced Legal Death: 08/10/2019 07:36 Location: Community Hospital Type: Suicide Autopsy Status: Autopsy Ordered RIS: na Anticiapted Death: no DNR/LSO: no Preliminary Cause of Death:Alleged Suicide Narrative: Inmate Jeffery Edward Espstien #73618-054 a 66 year old male with a history of Obstructive Sleep Apnea on CPAP at night, a history of Hypertriglyceridemia treated with Vascepa, no past Mental Health History prior to incarceration and L4-L5 Stenosis. (b)(7)(A) On July 24,2019 he was taken off Suicide Watch and was placed on Psychological Observation and was placed in the Special Housing Unit where he was housed with a cell mate. On August 8, 2019, he was seen by Psychology Services and denied suicidal ideation, intention or plan. On August 10, 2019, at 6:33 a.m. Special Housing Unit Staff found inmate Epstein unresponsive in his cell and attempted to wake him. The (b)(7)(E) was activated in SHU and the Control Center announced a medical emergency. CPR was initiated by Special Housing Unit Staff. At 6:35 a.m. medical staff responded and continued CPR and the AED was applied. The Control Center called for an ambulance. The EMS arrived at 6:45 a.m. and the paramedics continued CPR. Inmate Epstein remained unresponsive. Inmate Epstein was intubated, and the ACLS Protocol was initiated by the EMS. No pulse found, no shock was advised and the inmate was prepared for transport to local hospital while continuing CPR. At 7:10 a.m. the EMS departed institution en route to New York Presbyterian Lower Manhattan Hospital. At 7:36 a.m. the inmate was pronounced dead by the ER Physician. https://map.bop.gov/SASStoredProcess/do?_program=%2FProjects%2FHSD%2FWeb%2... 8/12/2019 DOJ-OGR-00026820