US EditionNew Mexico prosecutors launch search of Jeffrey Epstein’s secluded former Zorro Ranch
The New Mexico Department of Justice reopened its probe after a 2019 email alleged burials and abuses at Epstein's ranch, with officials urging public tips and cooperation.
- On Monday, NMDOJ searched Zorro Ranch at the direction of Attorney General Raúl Torrez, with assistance from the New Mexico State Police and Sandoval County Sheriff's Office.
- The search follows a criminal investigation announced February 19 that Public Lands Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard requested after reviewing a 2019 email.
- An anonymous 2019 email alleged two girls were killed and buried near the ranch about 30 miles southeast of Santa Fe, seeking one bitcoin for videos, according to accounts tied to the email.
- Officials asked anyone with information to submit tips and warned the public to avoid the ranch and not to fly drones near the scene, pledging to support survivors and keep the public informed.
- Andrea Romero, New Mexico State Representative, warned the state's 2019 closure risked evidence at the 7,500-plus-acre property, which sold on Aug. 22, 2023.
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New Mexico prosecutors launch search of Jeffrey Epstein's secluded former Zorro Ranch
State investigators have begun searching of a secluded ranch in New Mexico where financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein once entertained guests amid allegations that the property may have been used for sexual abuse and sex trafficking of young women.
New Mexico Department of Justice releases statement on search former 'Zorro Ranch'
SANTA FE, New Mexico (KVIA)- According to the New Mexico Department of Justice, the New Mexico State Police and Sandoval County Sheriff's Office providing assistance conducted a search Monday of the Zorro Ranch property previously owned by Jeffrey Epstein. The department says this search of the property was conducted under the direction of Attorney General Torrez. "This search
New Mexico DOJ searches former Epstein Zorro Ranch in ongoing criminal probe
SANTA FE, N.M. – The New Mexico Department of Justice searched the former Zorro Ranch on Monday, previously owned by Jeffrey Epstein, as part of a criminal investigation. The search, directed by Attorney General Raúl Torrez, involved the New Mexico State Police and the Sandoval County Sheriff’s Office. It follows allegations of illegal activity at the ranch before Epstein’s death in 2019. The NMDOJ thanked the current property owners and ranch s…
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