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Document DOJ-OGR-00026821

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Summary: The email notifies of Jeffrey Epstein's death on August 10, 2019, at 7:36 a.m., with preliminary cause listed as alleged suicide. It details Epstein's history, his placement on and removal from suicide watch, and the events leading up to his death. The BOP followed procedures by notifying the Region, Central Office, and Medical Director.
Significance: This document is a formal notification of Jeffrey Epstein's death while in BOP custody, providing details on the circumstances surrounding his death and the subsequent actions taken by the BOP.
Key Topics: Death of Jeffrey Epstein Circumstances surrounding Epstein's death Bureau of Prisons (BOP) procedures and notifications
Key People:
  • Jeffrey Epstein - Deceased inmate
  • b(6), b(7)(C) - BOP staff member who submitted the death notification
Document Type
Report
Date
August 12, 2019
Pages
1
Folder
IMAGES010

Full Text

Page 3232 From: <NYM/Clinical Director@bop.gov> To: <bop52781@bop.gov> Date: 8/12/2019 2:30 PM Subject: 24 Hour Death Notification 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) Local Date And Time of Pronounced Legal Death: 08/10/2019 07:36 Location: Community Hospital Type: Suicide Autopsy Status: Autopsy Ordered RIS: na Anticipated 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 Stenos is. b(7)(A) b(7)(A) On July 24,2019 he was taken off Suicide Watch and was placed on Psychological Observation . On July 30,2019, he was removed from 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 L ower Manhattan Hospital. At 7:36 a.m. the inmate was pronounced dead by the ER Physician. Use this link: https://sallyport.bop.gov/co/hsd/quality_management/SAS/admin_dashboard.jsp to view the Death Report Dashboard. It will allow you to review user submitted death report data along with automatically merged SENTRY information. It may take up to several hours for newly submitted death data to appear on the dashboard. DOJ-OGR-00026821