Newly released photographs from Jeffrey Epstein's private Caribbean property, Little St. James, have ignited a fresh wave of scrutiny as lawmakers, forensic specialists and investigators examine the materials obtained during the 2019 federal sex-trafficking probe. The images-published this week by the House Oversight Committee-capture unusual fixtures inside the retreat, prompting analysts to reassess how Epstein cultivated an atmosphere of control, secrecy, and psychological manipulation during the years leading up to his arrest and death in custody.
The release includes photographs of a dentist's chair positioned beneath a wall of sculpted faces, a chalkboard covered in handwritten notes referencing themes of power and deception, and a tiled steam room lined with towels and clothing boxes. RadarOnline.com, quoting forensic experts who reviewed the files, reported that one investigator said, "These photos feel like the set of a serial killer, not a home. The dentist's chair, the masks, the secrecy, it's so obvious he wanted to create an atmosphere of terror." Another source added: "People have joked for years about what might have gone on there. But when you see these images in context, those jokes look like warning signs. Epstein was not just a paedophile and pervert, but also a killer. Who knows what is buried under that island lair?"
The allegations quoted in the report have not been substantiated, and federal authorities have not linked Epstein to any homicides. But the materials-released as part of Congress's broader review of the circumstances surrounding his crimes, death, and network-have renewed public debate over the psychology behind his operations and the environment he built for guests and associates.
Alongside the photos, the committee also released a 238-page scrapbook compiled for Epstein in 2003 by Ghislaine Maxwell. The book includes personal tributes, sketches, explicit images, and references to literary depictions of violent figures. One handwritten line on page 128 reads: "Was Jack the Ripper Jeffrey Epstein?" Analysts quoted by RadarOnline.com interpreted the phrase as reflective of Epstein's self-mythologizing. One source said it showed "a man fascinated with violent mythologies and desperate to place himself inside them." Another image shows Epstein with tights pulled over his head in what analysts described as a parody of a killer's mask.
The scrapbook also contains references to political and social figures once connected to Epstein. A page quoting British politician Peter Mandelson described Epstein as "my best pal"-a comment a spokesperson later said Mandelson regretted. A separate note refers to former President Bill Clinton's "childlike curiosity," despite Clinton's longstanding denial of knowledge of Epstein's criminal activities. Maxwell appears in the scrapbook as well, including topless images and personal tributes assembled for Epstein's birthday.
Rep. Robert Garcia, a member of the Oversight Committee, said the documents are being published "to ensure public transparency in our investigation and to help piece together the full picture of Epstein's horrific crimes." Garcia added, "We won't stop fighting until we end this cover-up and deliver justice for the survivors."
In Congress, the release has intensified calls for a complete accounting of Epstein's operations-both during his time as a financier with access to high-level figures and during the federal investigation that followed. Analysts say the new materials raise additional questions about the atmosphere Epstein constructed on the island, the symbolism embedded in its décor, and the psychological mechanisms he may have used to maintain authority over those within his orbit.
As lawmakers and investigators continue to review the documents, the imagery and writings are expected to inform future hearings and testimony. While the materials do not constitute evidence of new crimes, they offer a detailed visual and psychological record of a man whose conduct continues to reverberate across political, legal, and cultural institutions.
