Epstein Files Whistleblower Claims 'Grave-Like Plots' Were Spotted at Zorro Ranch as FBI Faces Questions

A whistleblower has claimed to have discovered 'grave-like plots' at Jeffrey Epstein's former Zorro Ranch in New Mexico, sharing photos with state lawmakers investigating the late financier. The images, which have not been independently verified, reportedly show several dug-up burial sites on the property.

The revelation comes amid renewed attention on Epstein's activities and raises fresh questions about the FBI and other authorities' handling of evidence linked to the controversial estate.

Tipster Contacts Lawmakers With Photographs

The tipster, whose identity has been redacted, reportedly broke into the ranch in 2020 and discovered multiple plots they believed had been used for burials. They sent the images to Democratic Representatives Andrea Romero and Marianna Anaya last month, along with an email stating that the sites appeared to have had bodies removed.

'I realise this might be illegal,' the tipster wrote, 'but men like that don't deserve the protection of the law.' Romero, who heads a bipartisan commission investigating Epstein in New Mexico, forwarded the correspondence to Kyle Hartsock, director of special investigations at the state Department of Justice, who assured her that the tip was 'being looked into.'

The new claims add to scrutiny of the FBI and other agencies involved in the Epstein investigation. Critics note that multiple tips and warnings about the Zorro Ranch have emerged over the years, yet authorities have said they could not find corroborating evidence. One anonymous tip from 2019 claimed that Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell buried two foreign girls on the property and offered videos of alleged abuse for payment in Bitcoin.

Public reaction online has highlighted frustration over the perceived lack of accountability. One social media user wrote, 'Bro I can't believe that they've been tipping the FBI off for years and the FBI still has the audacity to say they couldn't find any evidence.' Others warned that evidence may have already been destroyed, as the property has changed hands and landscaping work has reportedly been completed.

Officials Promise Investigation

State authorities have acknowledged receipt of the tip but have been cautious about providing additional details. Romero told Al Jazeera, 'We will get details on the veracity of any claims as we conduct our investigation. I cannot provide any additional context or clarification regarding the email you're referencing.'

Anaya and Hartsock did not respond to requests for comment, and the photos have not been independently verified by journalists.

Last month, New Mexico State Attorney General Raul Torrez ordered a reopening of inquiries into the ranch following the release of the latest tranche of Epstein files by the US Department of Justice. These files included references to the property and unverified claims about Epstein's conduct, renewing public interest in the investigation.

Challenges in Verifying Claims at the Ranch

Experts warn that verifying such claims may be difficult due to the size of the property and the potential for evidence to have been removed or destroyed. Online commentators have speculated about the use of incinerators or other methods for disposing of remains, while others suggested that modern tools like drones with ground-penetrating radar and cadaver dogs could assist investigations.

'Moving a body is one thing, but getting every last trace is an entirely different matter,' one analyst noted. 'The main thing is, the ranch is so big. That could work for or against a cover up. It's entirely possible even the people who buried the bodies don't know where they are.'

Authorities are reportedly considering these challenges as they review the tip and plan their investigative approach.

The alleged 'grave-like plots' at Zorro Ranch, combined with years of whistleblower tips and the controversial history of Epstein's activities, have created a complex and tense backdrop for the ongoing investigation. As state and federal authorities continue to review evidence, the public and lawmakers alike are waiting for answers about what occurred at the New Mexico estate.