Handwritten notes recovered from Jeffrey Epstein's jail cell are again fueling debate over the circumstances surrounding his 2019 death, after a forensic psychologist said the documents point to a detailed and deliberate plan to escape custody rather than signs of resignation.
The analysis, conducted by a forensic psychologist identified publicly as Dr. G, focuses on fragments of Epstein's handwritten pages that reference international travel, financial logistics and law-enforcement evasion. Supporters of the review argue the material portrays a man actively planning to flee the United States, while sceptics caution that the conclusions rely on interpretation of shorthand and partially illegible notes.
According to Dr. G's assessment, several entries appear to reflect Epstein's awareness of international law-enforcement mechanisms, including a possible "red notice," a reference commonly associated with Interpol alerts for wanted individuals. Other shorthand, including "MIA," was interpreted as meaning "missing in action," suggesting an intention to disappear rather than submit to prosecution.
The notes also reference visas, estate taxes and banking arrangements, indicating what the expert described as attention to post-escape financial survival. Repeated words such as "tourism" and "government clear" appear in the documents, which Dr. G interpreted as considerations about entering foreign jurisdictions discreetly and navigating border controls.
Geographic references feature prominently throughout the pages. Dr. G identified mentions of the Middle East, including Qatar and Saudi Arabia, as well as Nigeria, alongside shorthand such as "Muslim" and "AS," which the analyst suggested could refer to Arab states. Names and initials appear next to sketches resembling airfields, including one that may correspond to Teterboro Airport in New Jersey, a frequent hub for private aviation.
Several passages suggest Epstein may have contemplated exploiting security vulnerabilities. Phrases such as "guards clear his day" were interpreted as references to monitoring or manipulating guard schedules, while notes mentioning "jet-US prop" were read as consideration of using a U.S.-registered private aircraft and the associated jurisdictional risks.
Other fragments refer to computers in Palm Beach and the U.S. Virgin Islands, locations tied to Epstein's past residences and financial operations. Dr. G suggested these could indicate access points for communications or records necessary to coordinate an escape. Additional shorthand, including "Medi," "AVR" and "watch," was interpreted as possible references to medical transport, surveillance systems or timing movements around camera coverage.
Taken together, the analyst argued, the notes reflect structured contingency planning rather than idle speculation. "This is not chaotic writing," Dr. G said in commentary accompanying the review, characterizing the documents as evidence of methodical problem-solving under pressure.
Critics of the analysis argue that interpreting cryptic handwriting risks overstating intent and that no direct evidence shows any plan was actionable. Still, the resurfacing of the notes has renewed questions about how a high-profile detainee could contemplate escape scenarios despite being under federal supervision.
The documents add another layer to the long-running controversy surrounding Epstein's death, which was officially ruled a suicide. Whether the notes represent a viable plan or merely theoretical musings remains unresolved, but their contents have intensified scrutiny of security, oversight and decision-making during Epstein's final days in custody.
