New Mexico DOJ Investigates Burial Claims at Epstein's Zorro Ranch

The New Mexico Department of Justice is investigating claims that burials may be located near Jeffrey Epstein’s Zorro Ranch, according to Scripps News.¹

The investigation centers on the property formerly owned by Epstein in New Mexico, where allegations have surfaced regarding possible burials in the vicinity of the ranch, Scripps News reported.¹

The specific nature of the burial claims and what prompted the Department of Justice investigation has not been disclosed publicly.¹

Ranch Background

The Zorro Ranch property has been the subject of multiple law enforcement investigations since Epstein’s July 2019 arrest on federal sex trafficking charges.¹ The New Mexico Attorney General previously opened a criminal probe into burial claims at the ranch.¹

Epstein died in August 2019 while awaiting trial in a Manhattan federal jail. His associate, Ghislaine Maxwell, was convicted in December 2021 on federal charges related to sex trafficking of minors.

The isolated New Mexico property became a focal point for investigators examining Epstein’s alleged criminal network. The ranch was one of several properties Epstein owned, including residences in Manhattan, Palm Beach, and a private island in the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Law enforcement agencies have conducted searches and interviews related to activities at the ranch during Epstein’s ownership. The property’s remote location and limited public access have sustained investigative interest from multiple agencies.

The current Department of Justice investigation represents ongoing law enforcement activity connected to the property years after Epstein’s death.

References

1. Scripps News — “New Mexico DOJ investigating claims of burials near Jeffrey Epstein’s Zorro Ranch”