"This search is part of the criminal investigation [...] into allegations of illegal activity at Epstein's ranch prior to Epstein's 2019 death. The department said it will continue to keep the public appropriately informed, support the survivors, and follow the facts wherever they lead."
"Located around about 30 miles (48 kilometers) south of Santa Fe, Epstein purchased Zorro Ranch in 1993 from New Mexico's then-governor Bruce King. It was one of several properties he came to acquire including a Manhattan townhouse and a private island in the Caribbean. Epstein built a private runway on the sprawling acreage along with a hilltop mansion where he was known to host prominent guests."
"At least two women have made allegations of sexual misconduct at the property. One unidentified woman using the name Jane Doe 15 said she was raped at the ranch when she was 15 years old. Another woman, Annie Farmer, said that Epstein's jailed accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell fondled her breasts at the ranch when she was a teenager."
New Mexico investigators began searching Zorro Ranch, a remote property formerly owned by billionaire sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, located 30 miles south of Santa Fe. The state had closed its initial case in 2019 but reopened it in February after reviewing previously sealed FBI files that warranted further examination. The Department of Justice confirmed the search targets criminal investigation into allegations of illegal activity at the ranch prior to Epstein's death. Epstein purchased the property in 1993 and developed it into a sprawling estate featuring a private runway and hilltop mansion. At least two women have alleged sexual misconduct occurred at the ranch. The property was sold by Epstein's estate in 2023, with new owners cooperating with authorities during the search.
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