Frank Bergman
Newly
released Justice Department documents are raising disturbing new
questions about Jeffrey Epstein, as records have revealed a large
sulfuric acid purchase for his private island on the very same day that
the FBI launched its federal trafficking investigation into the
convicted child predator.
According to receipts and internal emails contained within millions
of files released on January 30, Epstein arranged for six 55-gallon
drums, roughly 330 gallons, of sulfuric acid to be delivered to Little
St. James, his private island in the Caribbean also known as “Pedophile
Island.”
The chemical purchase, totaling $4,373, occurred on June 12, 2018,
coinciding with the launch of the federal probe into his trafficking
operation.
The request referenced materials tied to an RO plant, including conductivity probes and pH equipment.
RO refers to reverse osmosis, a water-purification process in which
sulfuric acid can be used to adjust pH levels and improve treatment
efficiency.
Beyond water treatment and system maintenance, the documents provide no additional explanation for the chemical order.
The disclosure nevertheless fueled intense public speculation, with some observers suggesting the acid could have been used to destroy evidence or even human remains.
Strong acids such as sulfuric acid can chemically break down organic
tissue, which is why they are sometimes discussed in forensic or
criminal contexts.
Chilling Emails and ‘Snow White’ Messages
The document trove also includes unsettling email exchanges connected to Epstein’s inner circle.
In a June 20, 2010, message, Epstein wrote to an unidentified woman:
“I would love to take photos of you in a Snow White costume.
“You can get it from the costume store.”
“Will get it!” she replied:
Three weeks later, former Barclays chief executive Jes Staley emailed Epstein:
“That was fun. Say hi to Snow White”.
Staley has denied knowledge of the message.
Another email from a separate individual the same day stated:
“The snow white was f***** twice as soon as she put her costume.”
The correspondence does not identify the women involved or provide ages.
It is also unclear whether all references to “Snow White” involve the same individual.
Buried Victim Allegations at Zorro Ranch
Among the most alarming disclosures is an email from a former staffer
at Epstein’s Zorro Ranch property in New Mexico alleging that two foreign girls were buried on the estate after dying during abuse.
The message stated:
“Did you know somewhere in the hills outside the Zorro, two foreign girls were buried on orders of Jeffrey and Madame G?
“Both died by strangulation during rough, fetish sex.”
“Madame G” is widely believed to reference Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein’s longtime associate and convicted accomplice.
Zorro Ranch, located outside Santa Fe, has long drawn scrutiny
because it is reportedly the only major Epstein property never raided by
federal authorities, despite victim testimony describing abuse there
and reports that influential figures visited the estate.
Secret Tunnels and Underground Structures
Additional DOJ-released emails suggest Epstein maintained hidden underground infrastructure at multiple properties.
Messages discussing Little St. James describe repeated efforts to
renovate and maintain a mysterious tunnel system beneath the island
compound.
Separate communications from October 2017 referencing Zorro Ranch
included image files indicating the presence of as many as six
underground levels accessed through a “sub cellar elevator.”
These revelations add another layer to longstanding concerns about
secrecy surrounding Epstein’s global network, secluded compounds, and
potential concealment of criminal activity.
Mounting Pressure for Full Transparency
Epstein supposedly died in federal custody in New York in 2019 while awaiting trial on sex-trafficking charges.
Authorities had accused him of operating a vast network involving
underage girls, with investigators seizing photos, videos, and emails
from his private computers.
The Justice Department has said the broader disclosure includes more
than three million pages of documents, over 2,000 videos, and
approximately 180,000 images.
With evidence now surfacing of acid purchases, buried victim
allegations, underground tunnels, and secret bunker-style structures,
the newly released files are intensifying demands for full transparency,
not only about what occurred inside Epstein’s compounds, but also about
who else may have known.