No List, No Murder: DOJ Shuts Down Epstein Speculation

After years of public speculation and conspiracy theories, the U.S. Justice Department has formally closed its review of the Jeffrey Epstein case, confirming there is no secret “client list” and no evidence he was murdered.

The DOJ’s internal memo, released Monday, states that Epstein died by suicide in 2019 and that investigators found no credible proof of blackmail, coordinated abuse by third parties, or hidden documents implicating prominent individuals.

A key part of the inquiry involved over 10 hours of jailhouse surveillance footage, which reportedly shows no one entering Epstein’s cell in the hours before his death. The department also emphasized that many of the remaining case materials contain highly sensitive personal information about Epstein’s victims and will not be released to the public.

Despite the findings, the decision drew immediate backlash online, particularly from figures who had previously promoted the idea of a government cover-up. Elon Musk and others criticized the DOJ for what they called a lack of transparency and accountability.

Officials maintain the investigation was exhaustive and that continuing to push unsupported theories undermines justice for survivors of exploitation.