Epstein’s Zorro Ranch Under Renewed Scrutiny After Anonymous Burial Claims Resurface
Allegations that bodies may be buried near Jeffrey Epstein’s former Zorro Ranch in Santa Fe County, New Mexico, have prompted renewed calls for investigation—despite officials cautioning that the claims remain unverified.
The controversy stems from an anonymous email sent in November 2019 to Eddy Aragon, a local radio host. The message claimed that two foreign girls were buried in the hills outside Zorro Ranch on the orders of Jeffrey Epstein and an ᴀssociate referred to as “Madame G.” According to the email, the girls allegedly died by strangulation during Sєxual activity.
The email further claimed that the sender possessed seven Sєx videos, including some allegedly involving minors, and requested one Bitcoin—worth roughly $8,000 at the time—in exchange for the footage.
Aragon said he was startled by the message and chose not to engage with the sender’s demands. Instead, he forwarded the email to the FBI. He says he never received follow-up communication from federal authorities regarding the claims.
At the time, the email did not become public. However, six years later, the U.S. Department of Justice released the message as part of a broader disclosure of Epstein-related records. Its resurfacing has reignited public concern.
New Mexico Public Lands Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard responded by sending a formal letter to the state Attorney General and the U.S. Attorney’s Office, urging them to thoroughly investigate what she described as “disturbing allegations.”
“I’m going to keep asking questions and keep poking around until I get an answer,” Garcia Richard stated publicly, emphasizing that both the public and potential victims deserve clarity.
Garcia Richard also noted that, in 2019, she was alarmed to discover that state lands surrounding Zorro Ranch were still being leased to Epstein’s company. Approximately one month after Epstein’s death in federal custody, she canceled those leases. The surrounding land—about 1,200 acres—has not been re-leased since.
The commissioner has suggested that the land could potentially be repurposed in the future, possibly as a memorial to honor victims or as a wildlife sanctuary.
However, she acknowledged a key limitation: the Zorro Ranch property itself is privately owned and has since been sold and renamed. Any direct search or investigation on the ranch would require appropriate legal authority.
In response to Garcia Richard’s letter, New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez’s office stated that, as currently understood, the burial allegations appear to be unsubstantiated. The office indicated that it would seek access to original files and documentation related to the email before determining whether any further action is warranted.
“Once such information is obtained, our office will review it to determine whether any further action is warranted and, if so, the appropriate next steps,” the statement read.
As of now, there has been no public confirmation that a formal excavation or forensic investigation has taken place in connection with the specific burial claims described in the anonymous email.
Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted Sєx offender with connections to powerful figures across politics, finance, and entertainment, died in a New York jail cell in August 2019 while awaiting trial on federal Sєx trafficking charges. His death was ruled a suicide, though it continues to generate public skepticism and conspiracy theories.
Zorro Ranch, located outside Santa Fe, had long been one of several properties linked to Epstein. It was previously scrutinized during investigations into his activities, but no confirmed findings of buried bodies or homicide victims have been publicly reported in connection with the property.
Legal experts caution that anonymous allegations—particularly those accompanied by demands for cryptocurrency—can sometimes be attempts at extortion or misinformation.
Law enforcement agencies typically require corroborating evidence before launching large-scale search operations, especially on privately owned land.
At the same time, advocates for transparency argue that the gravity of Epstein’s confirmed crimes warrants careful review of any credible lead, no matter how delayed.
For now, the situation remains in a holding pattern.
State officials have expressed willingness to cooperate fully if an investigation moves forward. Federal authorities have not publicly commented in detail on whether any inquiry specific to the burial claims is active.
The allegations remain unproven. No physical evidence of buried bodies at or near Zorro Ranch has been publicly disclosed.
Still, the release of the email has reopened painful questions about what may—or may not—have occurred on the property during Epstein’s ownership. For many, the issue is less about speculation and more about ensuring that any legitimate claims are thoroughly examined.
Until further evidence emerges, the claims remain allegations—serious ones, but unverified.
