Possible charge : Lewd exhibition 800.04(7)(a) and (c)

PBPD Possible charge : Lewd exhibition 800.04(7)(a) and (c) iological father) & ma 12 (biological mother) Suspect: Jeffrey E. E stein w/m Dola Pam Beach, Florida 33480 Joint y wtparents, sta with father fora car now living full time with mother. Presently enrolled in High Ridge/Sable Palm ***************************************************************************** On 03/14/2005 I received a call from a woman who did not wish to identi herself. (Later identified as She stated that her ( later identified as ssi y may have been molested in Palm Beach by a wealthy man. Acco ing to she learned of the possible molestation by a third party. She explained that she had mew a call from the mother of her step daughters friend. The mother claimed to have overheard a conversation between her daughter and a male friend. They were talking about IIII The conversation was about how had met with a 45 year old man and had sex with him and was paid for it. I advised that I would like to meet with her to obtained a more detailed statement and facts. stated she did not know what to do and had to discuss the matter with her husband. At this point did not provide me with a call back number or any other information. She stated that she wou contact me once she had spoken with her husband and mother. On 03/14/2005 received a call from The stated it was okay to speak to their daughter via cell phone . Her mother had been made aware of the case. They agreed to meet me at the police department later this date. EFTA00260211 • • • On 03/14/2005, Mr -a accompanied by his wife came to the Palm Beach Police Department were they advised me that they be ieve ell L.INeither knew the suspect's name or address. Both stated that their daughter did not talk may have had some type of sexual relationship with an older male who resi in Palm to them about the incident. Nor would she admit to it. identified his dau ter as iolo *cal mother Accordin: to she believed the incident occurred on Sunday, Feb 6'h, 2005. A friend of nam picked her up at their house and left. They believe instigat ationship wit the oldergentleman though they do not have any proo lives close by with her mother. further ex lained that was introduce a boy she was atin . (Goes to , p ays that on Sunday, picked up and drove to Palm Beach wiethey merman. Supposedly the man has a lot of money an often has young girls come over to his house. offers these girls a way to make fast cash. The man starts with a massage. If he likes them, e keeps them around and does more. The did not have any information on other than she lives on the last house on right side (north side). talked of the conversation that she had with the mother of stated that IM was a former friend on She found it strange at they were no onger friends until she received the call from her mother telling her of the conversation she overheard between and a boy named- old me of an incident that occurred on . got into a at assist principal, oun over $300.00 in purse. IM gave di event explanations or t to laarge sum of money. Initially the school a ministration thought it was drug related but then dismissed the claim. Since that da did not return to school. Ran away Thursday, 02/10th or Friday 02/11 and returned to later that night after midnight. It was not until after received the ca in mother, that she team: was the girl that go mote as instigated when accused of being a prostitute. who has legal joint custody of his daughter S signed the affidavit oprosecution mdicatin he wished to prosecute against the inappropriate sexual behavior with stated that he had no objections with our a enc speaking with his daughter about the incident. stated that her mother is aware of the allegations and EFTA00260212 • • also was willing to cooperate. According to , she does not believe her dau ter hammy additional contact with the suspect as s e was wit i her mother and then I contacted the School Board Police who rovided me the information for est m each, on g e sc oo recd • or ere is no disciplinary record found. I was advised if no discip 'nary action was t. en for a fight, such as an expulsion or detention, the incident may not have been recorded. This was at the discretion of the individual school security and principal. 03/15/2005 I called the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office and left a message for PBSP . Shild Abuse Unit. Also resent pist. Dunn• an audio taped interview si.. On 03/15/2005, I went to where I met with white female with about the allegations that were made. initial! denied anything had happened only admittin to going with a (later i u en to Palm Beach to pick up money was owed. identified as e cousin of her former boyfriend She ultimately admitted to knowing t at worked for a wealthy man and posse 5 id sexual favors for him. She also admitted that had offered her an opportunity to make money. identified boss as a male named "Jeff' who lived in Palm Beach. Laterpositively identified as Jeffrey Epstein explained that she was firstaiached by to o with her to Jeff's house one day when they were hanging out with Ac co . to she was not sure exactly what was going on with but agreed to with her. o 'end) became angry when he heard invitin to accom an her. believed it was to pick up money t e man owed stated told that she would pick her up at her house on Sun ay. alon with an unknown, possibly Hispanic female, picked her up at her faMse on was not sure of the exact dates but knew it was a Sunday. According to told her father that they were going shopping. This was later confirmed by t at a picked his daughter up. drove to Palm Beach. Sometime on the wa there, a conversation occurred between and where as told that if "Jeff' asked her' age, s e s ould say s a was eighteen. recalled that the Jeff's house was on a dead end street. All three *r1 walked up a nveway, past what appeared to be a small guard/securi room. In fact, recalled a male approaching them asking what did they want. stated the were there to see Jeff. The male allowed them to continue walking up to the house. stated the man told them that Epstein was not there but was expected back. He allow em to enter the house, via the kitchen. He offered them something to drink while they waited inside.alliafter, Epstein and a woman, described as with blond hair entered the kitchen. believed the EFTA00260213 • • woman was Epstein's assistance. IM added that the woman did not seem friendl and kept her responses short and direct. Epstein introduced himself to as "Jeff'. got the impression that Epstein and friend knew each other. descn Epstein as being approximately forty- ve years old, a long face, and bushy eyebrows, with graying hair. Maimed a short time later. They all s My in Men. While speaking to me, nd Epstein left the kitchen leaving and friend alone in the kitchen. became upset and started to cry. stated the woman instructed her to follow =airs, which she did. According to the woman led her to a room that had a massage table in it. The woman started to fix up the room, putting the covers on the table and taking lotions out. She then told that Epstein would be up in a second. The woman left the room, and soon after, Epstein w in and told to take off her clothes. As was telling me what had happened she loo away from me, and with a pointed nger, repeatedly pressed it into her thigh. stated he was stem when he told her to take off her clothes. said she did not ow what to do as she was the only one there. took off her s rt eaving her bra on. Epstein, dressed in a towel told her to take off "everything". stated she removed her pants leaving her thong panties on. Epstein then instructed her to give am e pointing to a specific lotion for her to use. Epstein laid on the table face down. As began to give Epstein the massaslie told her to et on his back. stated she straddled herself on Epstein's back. stated e turned around and later explained that As. was 'yin E stem e massage, were touchin E stein's bare e was isgusted by Epstein's actions ut not say anything. According to Epstein, told her that she had a "reall hot bod Epstein excused himself and went to e bathroom where she believed he the room and told that he was done and gave her un back down stairs w ere they met Epstein said ood bye and th how did it go and ask w d she do. When pstein asked for a massage allegedly stated "I know". shopping. stated lso got paid, but that she did not confident did not o anything Epstein returned to ollars. Th went left. asked to that stated they then went ow why since she was with a Cadillac Escalade ark niliTidriveway. There were gates leading into the property. During a later interview with she described Epstein's house as a two stay pink house From the kitchen, recalled walking up a flight of stairs lined with photographs to a recalled a hot room. Upon entering e room there was a large bathroom to the right. pink and green sofa in the room. There was a door on each side of the soma recalled there being a mural of a naked woman in the room, as well as several photograp o naked women on a shelf. strAdEstein idieddEnosttcehinareeininhfivaint eosfpheceriabulyt doindmta:cehoesfft his tostwel, in thexsopohsi2ia hairline that continued to his . SI admitted to se*. I asked if she knew what being circumcise meant and she stated no. en said that s Epstein was on steroids because he was a "really built guy an his was very EFTA00260214 • tiny". would explain that when she stated IMINE she meant- stated Epstein exposed himself when he took his towel off, placing it on the floor as he laid down on the table. said E stein was specific in his instruction to her on how to massage, telling her to go clockwise, etc. recalled that Epstein got up from the table and went to the bathroom where she hear m making, what she believed to be sexual type of noises. (moaning) He then returned to the room where he again laid down on the table. Epstein then turned over and instructed to massage his As she did this, Epstein continued to make moaning noises. resumed massaging his chest area. was now standin on the nund. Epstein turned to his side, and with the towel on the ground .. stated Epstein held on to the small other ac as s e massage s recalled ecause he had to use the chest, back and shoulder area. towel to wipe himself as he got o the table. also Epstein having a noticeable freckle on his chest. later admitted that during this same incident, Epstein used a stated there was no penetration I ask if Epstein ever asked her age and she stated he had. stated she told him e was eighteen. When Epstein asked what school she was in, responded she was in the twelfth grade at Wellington. During the course of this incite stated Epstein told her that had worked for him for years. iiitin then left the room and the left, Epstein asked and the unknown emale. of dressed. She went back downstairs where she met admitte.itting paid three hundred dollars in cash from Epstein. Be ore to leave her phone number. As they were leaving the house asked what had happened and how much she was paid. stated seemed upset or jea ous when she told her that she received three hundre oars. stated received only two hundred dollars that day. stated that she believed was paid two hundred dollars for bringing her. told that if they do this every Saturday, they could be rich, agreed. waThe went shopping, thou h she is not sure where. Possibly at TJ Maxx or Marshall's. stated she never saw again as she got into the fight at school. She had not spo en with either as her mot er took away her cell phone. I asked if she was aware of any video equipment while she was in the room. She stated no. stated she was afraid that would retaliate against her or her family if she ever went to e police re arding the incident. stated that her fathers vehicle was recently angry and upset, punching a hole in the wall. me what had happened with According to guessed that it vandalized. admitted to telling EFTA00260215 • • was who told bout the incident, and now there were rumors in school about and w at s e i with Epstein. I then talked to about truths and lying. We talked about the color sweater she was wearin . denied having sexual intercourse with E stein. She denied touching his again admitted to observing Epstein aagreed to cooperating with the lice department in placing a phone call to in and a controlled setting. I met with and advised her of the families as well as willingness to cooperate wit t 's investigation. Copies of this interview were placed into evidence. I made contact with I advised her briefly of m investi ation. —Crestwood, FL 33411, She was aware of t e inci • ent and stated that she overheard a rtion of a conversation that her daughter was having with a bo named= stated that it was her opinion thSili 'ls liked recalled hearing her daughter calling a whore. admitted that hernot motheristent thatothe somethingentire conversation to theiversat effectionbut that did h confront hera dsleptwith a daughter n about olderitlat er. told n0 or money. stated that she would not object to me speaking with her daughter. It was e re at everyone in the school may have known about this because of the fight that her daughter and got into. I reminded that this was an ongoing investigation and requested she not discuss the fact that I ha contacted her. She agreed. On 03/16/2005 PBSO eft a message that he was returning my I spo <e with and discussed the case with him an mg if he a any open a e ations or cases where the suspect resided in Palm Beach. stated he was 0 unaware of any. offered any assistance if needed.= stated it was his experience that due to the age of e parties involved, it would be difficult to interview them and expect the investigation be confidential. Because of the time delay, there was no need indicated that the victim should be taken to a medical facility for a physical for the ose of obtainin evidence. There was also no need to take her to CPT as she was 03/17/2005 Queried !Jeff E stein on web. Obtained photo of Epstein to be used in a photo line up. I met with at which time she viewedSfiehoto line up. She immediately recognized Epstein an point to him. (Position #5) signed the photo line up under Epstein's picture. On 03/18/2005 I met with at her residence for the purpose of placing a controlled call to spoke with= and asked if she could arrange another meeting EFTA00260216 • • with "Jeff". stated that she would have to call him and make the arrangements. A copy of this conversation was placed into evidence. left the state to visit wi er aunt an unc e. is scheduled to return to Florida and d was advised that 03/19/2005, I spoke with on /2005 03/21/2005 Coordinated with PB BSF Unit and OCVAN to initiate surveillance on 03/21/2005 Coordinated with re arding trash pulls from On this same date I called to schedule an appointment to spe with She stated the school guidance counselor was reluctant to have police presence at the schcla. I assured her that I would respond to the school in civilian clothes and an unmarked vehicle. called me back and advised that I did not need to make an appointment to see Received a return phone call from stating that would be attending the family therapy sessions with Received messages from I conducted a computer query on Epstein. The results of this query indicated the most recent driver's license on file for Epstein was for the state of Florida, which had expired. A cross reference of E stein's residence, Palm Beach, revealed the following affiliated names: & Ghislaine N. we , On 03/23/2005 I spoke with discuss the incident with anyone including her daughter investigation compromised. I was told at this time, that along due to the fact that= has decided to continue living with her father. On 03/29/2005 I placed telephone calls to both the and residence requestin to speak with them regarding the investigation. I received return hone calls from and advised them that I would be contacting s mt y alto coor mate a time to meet with This was at the request by bo and Mrs. that strict classroom and therapy schedule be disru ted as little as possible. I also updated them to the investi ation thus far. Both and stated they had no objection to my meetin with In speaking with set entified the cell phone number of s being the phone assigned to had no objections and provided consent to to sting it to the police epartment for e use o placing controlled phone calls from it. stated the phone had been taken om as part of her punishment for not doing well in school. According to awa fr used to be an excellent student, but in the past two months has become irritable, verbally abusive to . I requested that she not as I did not want the and. have not been getting EFTA00260217 • • I • the family an as runaway. t= stated her daughters recent behavior is opposite what she normally is. stated ey are going through famil thera sessions with the school but none of this come up. Arrangements were made for to retrieve the cell phone from a at her place of employment. I called Highridge Family Center, and requested to speak with. Upon speaking with she advise me t at she was in the middle of therapy sessions and would call me ac once the sessions were completed. tated the sessions should be concluded by 7:00 PM. At approximately 8:00PM I h at which time I left a message on her voice mail requesting a return phone call. I spoke with and advised her that I did not meet with her dap ter and that I would again attem t to coordinate a time with the counselor so as not to disrupt school schedule. had no objections. explained the schedule and advised Shortly after speaking with I received a call from situation and requested a time to meet with S review that would be available after 3:00PM. On 03/30/2005 I met with of her conversation with one made a call to home, was at wokringa double and could be reached on her cell phone, During the conversation between and happened, statin that she had hear rumors at I. if the meaning parents, knew about Se ri, father a ound out about Jeffre i not ow anything about Epstein. to work tomorrow and asked if she was available. then call back. is employ in Wellington. t Highridge Famil Center. I reminded xur.13:35pm was not me. from her cell was told that asked what was ing to press c arges. asked claimed to have heard that told= that they (her parents) that she Epstein needed someone stated she would call E stein and located on During the course of these conversations with she would at times appear to be articulate and well spoken. She would then start to act in an immature manner, by looking around, not paying attention, drawing on a paper. la would offer me a "high five' whenever she claimed to have told me the truth in the details of the afternoon at Epstein's house. would sit in the chair, with her knees propped up to her chest as she admitted that he not tell me the entire truth during her first statement. As a means of positive reinforcement I would "high five" 03/31/2005 Subpoena r uests for T-Mobile Wireless and Cingular Wireless, and a phone number On 04/01/2005 I met with members of PB BSf Unit for the purpose of conducting surveillance on Cross reference supplement. EFTA00260218 • On 04/01/2005, met with a of the Palm Beach Police Department who provided me a copy of the concealed weapons permit for Mr. Epstein. It revealed Epstein had a valid permit. There was no current photo attached to the renewal notice. On this same date I queried various different web sites for a possible identification of the purple item retrieved from the trash pull from The item was similar in description as the one described by and used by pstem. I made contact nd spoke with the owner item for his opinion. He identified the items as a easily available at sex shops in South Florida. I emailed a photograph of the of some sort. The item is 04/06/2005, I conducted business queries into Epstein utilizing the intemet. 04/01/2005 - 04/03/2005, Continued surveillance on the property. On 04/04/2005 I obtained a copy of voice mail messages, dated 03/31 and 04/01 from 0,05/2 5 a pull was conducted at A copy of this was laced into evidence. but and myself. It revealed to messages from indicating 11:00. On 04/06/2005, I faxed subpoena requests to face frE stein and hone records. (Phone numbers On 04/06/2005, I called Summit Christian School, ands oke with He confirmed that they had a stu ent y t e name . He request a written request prior to releasing any additional information. n t s same date I faxed a request for student and parent information on= I advised= that due to this. an open investigation he was not to discuss the matter wit anyone. On 04/08/2005 I received a messa e from rovidin me the following information: Florida, 33414. Parents name: 04/22/05 received the results of a subpoena request from results onl rovided subscriber information. I contacted stated the request was not complete and the results would be sent to me as soon as t to query was finished. . The Cross referencing the names and as well as phone numbers I identified the before mention indivi ua Pis bein a wanted with someone at and of a ove t e ega age of consent. EFTA00260219 • • On 05/03/2005 I spoke with and updated her to the investigation. stated that 0 was doing well in the school. He contact with the outside is limitedIsWdo not have access to the phones. comes home on the weekends and she is not allowed to go anywhere alone. On 05/11/2005 I made arrangements to meet with and On Thursday, 05/12/05, I spoke with regarding case. They will be moving to GA in July 2005. They will be very busy over e next few weeks but would be available via phone. Will coordinate a date to meet to discuss the matter further. During this week I went conducted survelliance at Epstein's residence and at the airport, but there was nothing to indicate that Epstein was in town. On 05/18/2005, I called left message requesting a call back. Did not receive a call back. On 05/25/2005, I left a message for . I also spoke with spoke with who advised that her vehicle had been burglarized and her purse stolen. I provided her wit contact information for the credit bureaus. On 05/26/2005 I called the and spoke with. She referred me to I left a message I received a return phone call from case to her and requested a meeti but would speak with is in grand jury all day, my cell phone as well. , the on call duty officer. I briefly explained the to determinillt do not do pre-filing appointments, exception can be made. Because According to they was not sure when would get the message. I provided Due to conflicting appointments, rescheduled until 06/02/2005, scheduled to meet with I also spoke with and updated her to the investigation. On 06/02/2005, I met with and advised that she could be reached via her cell phone until she is able to provide me with her new contact information. I also received a message from On 06/14/2005, I called and left a message for , who was not in the office today. I ca a vised t at she had discussed the case with advised her that I had not heard from again. Attempted call back but the line was busy. ed back and spoke with directly. IP . I also attempted contact with and forwarded my in ormation. I stated she would forward the message EFTA00260220 On this same date, I received information that Epstein's plane was at Jet Aviation. I spoke with regarding surveillance. 06/15/2005, I called the SAO - Crimes Against Children Division and left a message with regarding a pre-filing appointment. I called the and asked for I was advised she was not working today. This would indicate that was still employed t ere. On 06/16/2005 I called the SAO - and spoke with I explained the case to her. It was opinion based on the information that I provided, that charges against co e presented. stated the office did not do pre-filing appointments. She vise that she would be willing to review the file when presented and discuss the matter further. This same week, it appeared Epstein had left town. On 07/07 I faxed subpoena requests to office for E stein and phone records. (Phone numbers original subpoena requests only prow a subscriber an i mg m ormation. On 07/20/2005, conducted a trash pull arranged by Inside there were misc. papers with phone numbers and names. There were misc. female hygiene products in the trash. Based on aprior Auto Track report done on , a possible subject residing at the residence is fit the description provided by officers who had conducted surveillance in the area of a female seen entering and leaving the residence. On 07/21/05, I received the Duces Tecum dated 07/18/05 which was clerked by ASO On 07/26/2005, I received the results of Bell South Subpoena. On 08/04/05 I received DHL Express from T mobile with the results of the query. I spoke with who confirmed that that it was gjlingv.. 1. I left a message for was still living out of state. All appeared On 08/08/2005, I received the results of Cingular cell phone subpoena. During the week of 09/08/2005, I checked and the Palm Beach International Airport but there was no direct indication that Epstein was in town. On 09/08/2005, I reviewed the case notes of this file, as the case will be turned over to. EFTA00260221 4 • • On 09/11/2005, while on patrol, I conducted a check at Epstein's residence and found that it still had the hurricane shutters on. A drive by the Palm Beach International Airport later that afternoon, I did not observe Epstein's plane. On 09/14/2005 I conducted a check at the Palm Beach International Airport but did not see Epstein's plane. On 09/19/2005 I spoke with to keep her updated and to find out of there was any than e of address or hone numbers I was told no. I left a message for in order to provide her with Detective s information. EFTA00260222