Pathologist Challenges Official Cause of Jeffrey Epstein's Death
A prominent doctor has publicly disputed the official account of Jeffrey Epstein's death, claiming the convicted paedophile was strangled rather than hanged in his New York prison cell. Dr. Michael Baden, who was present as an observer during Epstein's post-mortem examination, has called for a fresh investigation into the circumstances surrounding the financier's demise nearly seven years after the incident.
Autopsy Observations and Disputed Findings
Dr. Baden, hired by Epstein's estate, told The Telegraph that based on his observations, the evidence points toward strangulation pressure as the likely cause of death rather than hanging. "My opinion is that his death was most likely caused by strangulation pressure rather than hanging," the experienced pathologist stated. He emphasized that "given all the information now available, further investigation into the cause and manner of death is warranted."
While Dr. Baden did not personally conduct the autopsy, he was present throughout the examination representing Epstein's family interests. He noted that both he and the medical examiner agreed at the time that additional information was necessary to definitively determine how Epstein died. This contradicts the New York Medical Examiner's Office conclusion that Epstein died by suicide while awaiting trial on serious s£x trafficking charges.
New Evidence from Recently Released Documents
The call for reinvestigation comes following the release of more than three million documents related to Epstein by the U.S. Department of Justice. These files have raised additional questions about the nature of Epstein's death at the Metropolitan Correctional Center on August 10, 2019.
Among the newly revealed evidence is previously unseen surveillance footage showing prison guards discovering Epstein's body. The video timeline reveals guards approaching Epstein's cell at approximately 6:30 a.m., with official time of death recorded just nine minutes later at 6:39 a.m. This abrupt death halted one of the most closely monitored federal criminal cases in recent history.
Perhaps more intriguing are documents noting suspicious CCTV footage from the night before Epstein's death. Investigators from both the FBI and the DOJ's Office of the Inspector General flagged footage showing what appeared to be "an orange flash" moving up a staircase toward Epstein's cell tier around 10:39 p.m. on August 9, 2019. An official report described this as "a flash of orange looks to be going up the L Tier stairs - could possibly be an inmate escorted up to that Tier." Authorities reportedly disagreed about the cause and significance of this unexplained orange movement.
Ongoing Questions and Investigation Calls
The combination of Dr. Baden's professional assessment and the newly released documentary evidence has reignited questions about whether Epstein's death was properly investigated. The pathologist's assertion that strangulation rather than hanging caused Epstein's death, coupled with unexplained movements captured on surveillance footage the night before, suggests there may be more to the story than initially reported.
As these developments emerge nearly seven years after Epstein was found unresponsive in his cell, pressure mounts for authorities to reexamine the case with fresh eyes and all available evidence. The circumstances surrounding the death of such a high-profile figure facing serious criminal charges continue to generate public interest and professional scrutiny.
