Epstein died in federal jail with sleeping guards and broken cameras

Jeffrey Epstein found dead in Metropolitan Correctional Center cell on Aug. 10, 2019 at 6:30 AM, ruled suicide by hanging with bedsheet despite multiple institutional security failures.

Both correctional officers assigned to monitor Epstein Special Housing Unit fell asleep during overnight shift and falsified logs claiming they conducted required 30-minute prisoner checks.

Security cameras positioned outside Epstein cell malfunctioned during critical overnight period, preventing video documentation of events leading to his death.

Epstein had been removed from suicide watch on Jul. 29, 2019 against standard protocol following Jul. 23 incident where he was found semi-conscious with neck marks.

FBI and DOJ Inspector General investigations concluded institutional negligence and misconduct by guards, who were criminally charged with conspiracy and falsifying records.

Attorney General William Barr called failures appalling and ordered comprehensive review of MCC operations, though no supervisory personnel faced accountability for security breakdowns.

Medical examiner DBDr. Barbara Sampson ruled death suicide by hanging, though forensic pathologist Dr. Michael Baden noted injuries more consistent with homicide, fueling conspiracy theories.