Theories over Jeffrey Epstein’s apparent suicide began within minutes as the internet was flooded with conspiracy theories over how he died
- Epstein was found dead in his Manhattan prison cell on Saturday morning
- Some observers felt that Epstein’s death could protect his powerful friends
- There were also questions about why Epstein had been taken off ‘suicide watch’
Questions were being asked about the death of Jeffrey Epstein just minutes after his apparent suicide, with some observers even suggesting it was murder.
Just days ago, after the disgraced billionaire’s first suicide attempt, Spencer Kuvin, a lawyer for three of his victims, warned: ‘There’s no doubt that no jail will protect you when there are powerful people who want to reach you – wherever you are.’
As soon as the news broke of Epstein’s death, the internet was flooded with conspiracy theories, with claims that his end would help to protect his powerful friends. On Twitter the hashtag ‘Epsteinmurder’ was quickly trending.
Law enforcement experts and responsible sections of the media were also asking why Epstein had been taken off ‘suicide watch’ at the Manhattan correctional centre.
Questions were being asked about the death of Jeffrey Epstein just minutes after his apparent suicide at the prison in Manhattan (pictured) where he was being held
His victims now want to know if anyone else has ever committed suicide there.
They also urgently want to know if it was possible for him to have died alone, once the cause of death is established.
Suspicion over Epstein’s death spread to politicians.
Claire McCaskill, a former Democratic Senator, wrote: ‘Something stinks to high heaven. How does someone on suicide watch hang himself with no intervention? Impossible. Unless…’
A number of other high-profile Washington figures have demanded more information over the circumstances.
Politicians have demanded more information over the death of Jeffrey Epstein (pictured)
Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez tweeted: ‘We need answers. Lots of them.’
Presidential hopefuls Amy Klobuchar and Kirsten Gillibrand also demanded transparency as to the details of Epstein’s death.
Some internet users observed that the New York prison where he died was under the watch of Attorney General William Barr, who was chosen to head the Justice Department by Donald Trump, once an associate of Epstein.
Another extraordinary theory was that Epstein was assassinated by Saudi officials. One tweet read: ‘The murder of Jeffrey Epstein is the most blatant display of the power of the deep state I’ve seen since the CIA killed JFK.’