The missing voice in the debate over Jeffrey Epstein's death is found in the Epstein files

"After examining Jeffrey Epstein's corpse, Baden was convinced he died by homicide. Roman was less sure. On Epstein's death certificate, she did not check the boxes for "homicide" or "suicide" and instead checked the box for "pending studies." Five days later, Barbara Sampson, the chief medical examiner of New York City and Roman's boss, ruled that Epstein died by suicide after what she said was a "careful review of all investigative information.""

"Roman's initially ambiguous classification of Epstein's death, combined with Baden's frequent media interviews, helped fuel conspiracy theories that Epstein, a financier with ties to elite figures in politics and business, was murdered as part of a cover-up. The world did not learn that Roman agreed with her office's findings until nearly four years later, when the Justice Department inspector general's office released its report into Epstein's death."

Jeffrey Epstein was found dead in his Manhattan jail cell on August 10, 2019. Medical examiner Kristin Roman performed the autopsy and initially marked his death as pending studies, neither confirming suicide nor homicide. Forensic pathologist Michael Baden, hired by Epstein's brother, concluded the death appeared to be homicide. Five days later, NYC Chief Medical Examiner Barbara Sampson ruled Epstein died by suicide without attending the autopsy or elaborating on findings. Roman's initial ambiguity, combined with Baden's media appearances, fueled conspiracy theories about a potential cover-up. Roman's agreement with the suicide ruling remained unknown for nearly four years until the Justice Department inspector general released its investigation report.

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