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Document DOJ-OGR-00024941

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Summary: The memorandum from Hugh J. Hurwitz to J. Ray Ormond discusses the psychological reconstruction of Jeffrey Epstein following his death by suicide on August 10, 2019. The report contains recommendations for improving suicide prevention at the Metropolitan Correctional Center in New York. The recipient is required to provide a written response outlining corrective actions within sixty days.
Significance: This document is potentially important as it relates to the investigation into Jeffrey Epstein's death by suicide while in custody, and provides recommendations for improving suicide prevention measures.
Key Topics: Jeffrey Epstein's death Psychological reconstruction Suicide prevention
Key People:
  • Hugh J. Hurwitz - Assistant Director, Reentry Services Division
  • J. Ray Ormond - Regional Director, Northeast Region
  • Jeffrey Epstein - Inmate (76318-054)
  • M. D. Carvajal - Assistant Director, CPD
  • J. Petrucci - Acting Warden, MCC New York
Document Type
Memorandum
Date
September 17, 2019
Pages
1
Folder
IMAGES009
Has Handwriting
Yes
Has Stamps
Yes

Full Text

U.S. Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Prisons Reentry Services Division Washington, DC 20534 SEP 17 2019 MEMORANDUM FOR J. RAY ORMOND, REGIONAL DIRECTOR NORTHEAST REGION FROM: Hugh J. Hurwitz, Assistant Director Reentry Services Division SUBJECT: Psychological Reconstruction Inmate Epstein, Jeffrey (76318-054) Inmate Jeffrey Epstein (76318-054) died by suicide on August 10, 2019, while housed at the Metropolitan Correctional Center (MCC) in New York. The attached psychological reconstruction was completed by [redacted] National Suicide Prevention Coordinator, [redacted] Sex Offender Treatment Programs Coordinator, [redacted] Mental Health Treatment Coordinator and [redacted] Correctional Services Administrator, Mr. [redacted]. Northeast Regional Office. A summary review of these and other recent reconstruction findings is forthcoming. Distribution of this report is limited to staff named in this memorandum. Recommendations at the conclusion of the report should prove beneficial to staff at the facility and will be used to inform our national suicide prevention program. Within sixty days of receipt of this memorandum and report, please provide me with a written response which outlines corrective actions as well as a plan for implementation, based on recommendations contained within. The institution response should be routed by the Warden through the Regional Director to the Assistant Director, Reentry Services Division. If you have questions or concerns regarding this request, please contact me at (202) 514-[redacted]. cc: M. D. Carvajal, Assistant Director, CPD D. Shinn, Assistant Director, PRD N. C. English, Assistant Director, HSD J. Petrucci, Acting Warden, MCC New York DOJ-OGR-00024941