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Document DOJ-OGR-00023441

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Summary: The document contains statements from inmates 5 and 6, who witnessed events related to Jeffrey Epstein's death in the SHU at MCC New York. They describe the discovery of Epstein's body, the actions of correctional officers, and observations about Epstein's cell and the surrounding area.
Significance: This document provides eyewitness accounts from inmates in the SHU where Epstein was housed, potentially shedding light on the circumstances surrounding his death and possible misconduct by correctional officers.
Key Topics: Jeffrey Epstein's death in custody Observations of inmates in the Special Housing Unit (SHU) Alleged negligence or misconduct by correctional officers
Key People:
  • Jeffrey Epstein - Deceased inmate
  • Inmate 5 - Witness and inmate in SHU
  • Inmate 6 - Witness and inmate in SHU
  • Inmate 3 - Epstein's cellmate
Document Type
Report
Date
Unknown
Pages
1
Folder
IMAGES009

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revive Epstein. Epstein was not responsive. Inmate 5 said Epstein looked dead when the male CO tried to pick him up and they both fell. Inmate 5 said officers had trouble getting Epstein onto the stretcher because Epstein was basically dead weight. When the officers did get Epstein on the stretcher, Epstein still had on headphones.44 Inmate 5 did not see any marks around Epstein's neck, and he did not see a rope around Epstein's neck. However, Inmate 5 saw a male CO come out of Epstein's cell with a sheet that had a loop and knot. Figure 5.4 Location of the Cells Assigned to Inmates 5-7 in Relation to Epstein's Cell in the L Tier Source: DOJ OIG schematic drawing depicting the MCC New York SHU Inmate 6 told the OIG that on August 9 and 10, 2019, he was housed within the SHU on L Tier in a cell directly across from Epstein's cell. Inmate 6 last saw Epstein's cellmate, Inmate 3, on August 9 when Inmate 3 said, "See you later. I'm going to court." Inmate 6 said Inmate 3 did not return that night and said the SHU officers never conducted their required 30-minute rounds. Inmate 6 believed the COs last checked on the inmates in the SHU on August 10 between 12:30 a.m. and 1 a.m. Inmate 6 did not observe anyone entering Epstein's cell after Epstein returned from his legal visit on August 9, 2019; did not hear noise that night; and said Epstein's door was not opened during the night. Inmate 6 said a male officer discovered Epstein dead during breakfast delivery on August 10. Inmate 6 said he observed the male CO entered Epstein's cell and began performing CPR, while the female CO, who appeared panicked, stayed outside of the cell. Inmate 6 said he observed Epstein on the floor but did not see a rope over Epstein's head. However, when Epstein was removed from his cell, Inmate 6 observed the COs holding a rope and a 44 An MP3 player with headphones was obtained as evidence by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).