Epstein Files Update: $100M to Girlfriend & Viral "Baby" Claims Debunked
New details from the recently released Jeffrey Epstein documents have ignited fresh discussions, centering on a massive financial transfer to his girlfriend and sensational, unverified claims now flooding social media.
The latest analysis of the "Epstein files"—the trove of DOJ documents related to the convicted sex offender—confirms that just two days before his 2019 jail suicide, Epstein signed a will leaving roughly $100 million (₹900 crore) to his then-girlfriend, Karyna Shuliak. This revelation comes amid a chaotic online storm where isolated fragments of the documents are being used to fuel outlandish allegations, including claims of cannibalism, which fact-checkers have largely debunked.
The $100 Million Beneficiary: Who is Karyna Shuliak?
Court records identify Karyna Shuliak, a 36-year-old Belarusian dentist, as Epstein’s girlfriend from approximately 2012 until his death. The will, signed on August 8, 2019, names her as the primary beneficiary of his vast estate. Reports indicate Epstein also intended to marry Shuliak and gift her a 33-carat diamond ring. Notably, a lawyer representing Shuliak was the last known visitor to meet with Epstein in jail before his death. Estate lawyers stress that no funds, including Shuliak’s inheritance, will be distributed until all victim claims and debts are settled.
Little St. James: The Island of Isolation
The documents reiterate the horrific role of Epstein’s private island, Little St. James. Described in lawsuits as a deliberately isolated prison, the 72-acre property was used to traffic, assault, and confine young women and underage girls. With travel only possible via private helicopter or boat, victims had no means of escape. One anonymous victim described being confined to a bedroom with a gun strapped to the bedpost, stating, “I couldn’t leave.”
Separating Fact from Viral Fiction: The "Baby" Claims
Following the document dump, social media exploded with extreme claims that the Epstein files contained evidence of ritualistic sacrifice or cannibalism. These claims often hinge on bizarre, out-of-context email lines discussing "babies" and "cream cheese."
Fact-checking organization Snopes confirmed that while words like "cannibal" appear in the documents—primarily within an unverified, anonymous 2019 FBI interview summary—there is no corroborating evidence to support the viral narrative that Epstein or his associates ate babies. The context of the "cream cheese" references appears mundane, related to food or event planning. Snopes concluded that the existence of these allegations in a filed report is true, but their authenticity and the extreme interpretation are unsubstantiated.
Why This Matters Now
This update cuts through the noise of a complex, emotionally charged story. It underscores two concurrent realities: the ongoing legal and financial fallout for Epstein’s victims, and the dangerous speed at which unverified fragments of official documents can be twisted into misinformation online. As more documents are processed, relying on verified reporting and official statements remains crucial to understanding the true scope of Epstein’s crimes and the pursuit of justice for his survivors.
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