Experts flag lapses in Epstein death investigation
CBS News’ review of photos, documents and newly released surveillance video finds significant investigative lapses surrounding Jeffrey Epstein’s 2019 jailhouse death, despite a 2023 DOJ inspector general ruling of suicide. Experts say key officers were interviewed nearly two years later, evidence markers were absent, items were moved before FBI processing, and the first FBI agents arrived about seven hours after Epstein was found, raising questions about adherence to standard procedures.
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📌 Key Facts
- FBI first arrived at Epstein’s cell at 1:35 p.m., roughly seven hours after he was found at 6:30 a.m. on Aug. 10, 2019.
- Investigators waited nearly two years to interview the two corrections officers on duty that night, according to court documents.
- Review of 90 scene photos shows disarray, lack of evidence markers, and apparent movement of items before FBI processing; DOJ OIG’s 2023 report concluded suicide.