Epstein kept garden of toxic plants that turn people into 'zombies'

"'ask chris about my trumpet plants at nursery [SIC]?,' a line that may indicate he had Angel's Trumpet plants. Also known as 'Devil's Breath,' the flowering shrub contains scopolamine, a potent psychoactive compound that can cause serious effects on the nervous system. Scopolamine interferes with the brain's memory system by blocking key receptors in the central nervous system. In high doses, it can leave a person highly suggestible and almost catatonic."

"In a separate email dated January 27, 2015, apparently forwarded by a photographer, a message addressed to Epstein carried the subject line: 'Scopolamine: Powerful drug growing in the forests of Colombia that ELIMINATES free will | Daily Mail Online.' The article, which included reporting by VICE, featured interviews with alleged drug dealers describing the substance's effects. One interviewee claimed the drug could render victims compliant, saying: 'You can guide them wherever you want. It's like they're a child.'"

"A third email, sent in 2022 and labeled a 'victim impact statement,' includes Joseph Manzaro describing an alleged December 2014 incident in which he said he was drugged with scopolamine. The emails were released by the Department of Justice on January 30 as part of a tranche of roughly 3.5 million documents. Perhaps most concerning for victims and investigators is that scopolamine can evade standard toxicology screens, making it difficult to detect after the fact."

Emails released by the Department of Justice include messages to Jeffrey Epstein referencing 'trumpet plants' and a forwarded message with the subject 'Scopolamine: Powerful drug growing in the forests of Colombia that ELIMINATES free will.' Scopolamine, also called Devil's Breath, is a potent psychoactive compound that blocks central nervous system receptors, interferes with memory, and in high doses leaves people highly suggestible and nearly catatonic. Interviews with alleged dealers claim victims can be guided like children. A victim impact statement alleges an individual was drugged with scopolamine. The compound can evade standard toxicology screens and can be smoked, ingested, or brewed.

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