Virginia Giuffre, key Jeffrey Epstein accuser, dies by suicide in Australia: Reports

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Virginia Giuffre, a key figure in the Jeffrey Epstein sex trafficking case, has died by suicide at the age of 41. Her family confirmed the news on Friday, saying she passed away at her home in Neergabby, a rural area near Perth in Western Australia, where she had been living for several years.

Virginia Giuffre
Virginia Giuffre has been living in Western Australia for several years. Photo courtesy: Screengrab from YouTube

In a statement, the family described Giuffre as “a fierce warrior in the fight against sexual abuse and sex trafficking” and said she brought strength to many survivors around the world.

Western Australia police said first aid was attempted at the scene but was unsuccessful. No foul play is suspected.

The Epstein scandal and its global fallout

Jeffrey Epstein, a wealthy American financier, was arrested in July 2019 on charges of trafficking underage girls for sex. He died in jail weeks later, in August, in what authorities said was suicide, though the circumstances of his death remain controversial.

Epstein was known for his connections to powerful people, including royalty, politicians, and businessmen, and his private island in the Caribbean was allegedly used for illegal sexual activities.

Giuffre was one of the first to speak publicly against Epstein. In 2022, she settled a lawsuit with Britain’s Prince Andrew, accusing him of abusing her as a teenager at Epstein’s properties.

The case triggered global headlines and led to further investigations.

British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein’s former associate, was later convicted of helping him abuse girls and is serving a 20-year prison sentence in the United States.