Edith Hejberg
A Wired report revealed the “full” video file was compiled from two separate recordings.
Independent forensic analysts reviewing surveillance from Jeffrey Epstein’s cellblock the night of his death have confirmed that almost three minutes are missing from the DOJ’s officially released footage.
The discrepancy has reignited long-standing doubts about what really happened behind bars.
DOJ and FBI Insist Video Supports Suicide Conclusion
Despite the findings, the Department of Justice and FBI maintain Epstein died by suicide. They argue the surveillance from the Special Housing Unit (SHU) confirms no one entered or exited the tier containing Epstein’s cell between 10:40 pm and 6:30 am on August 9, 2019.
Wired Investigation: Footage Was Stitched From Two Clips
A Wired report revealed the “full” video file was compiled from two separate recordings.
Notably, one of the source clips ran nearly three minutes longer than the final version released. Analysts also discovered the file had been saved and re-exported several times over hours.
Metadata Hints at Edits Years After Epstein’s Death
Experts analyzing the video metadata found that the footage was modified on May 23, 2025 years after Epstein’s death.
The multiple saves suggest a post-production process, raising further questions about transparency and why the DOJ didn’t address these edits publicly.
One-Minute Gap Previously Attributed to ‘System Reset’
A previous analysis drew attention to a missing minute around midnight, which former attorney general Pam Bondi explained as a routine nightly system reset.
The newly identified three-minute discrepancy appears unrelated and has led to fresh scrutiny of the prison’s surveillance systems.
Overlap Between Video Files Complicates the Timeline
Although the second clip begins at midnight, overlapping the end of the first, experts caution this doesn’t necessarily explain the missing footage.
While there may not be time unaccounted for, the editing raises concerns about how the timeline was constructed and why.
Epstein Client List Questions Resurface
As the DOJ denies the existence of a so-called “client list,” critics remain skeptical.
The agency’s insistence that no such incriminating documents were found has only amplified conspiracy theories, especially given Epstein’s ties to influential figures across politics and finance.
Trump Lashes Out at Supporters Over Epstein Allegations
Donald Trump responded angrily to suggestions he’s tied to the Epstein controversy, labeling the narrative the “Jeffrey Epstein Hoax.” In a fiery Truth Social post, he accused former supporters of turning on him and “doing the Democrats’ work,” stating he no longer wants their backing.
