New Mexico Commission to Investigate Epstein Ranch Activities
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New Mexico lawmakers are moving forward with the creation of a commission to investigate activities that occurred at Jeffrey Epstein’s sprawling ranch near Stanley, New Mexico. The effort aims to uncover the extent of criminal activity that may have taken place and why it went unreported for decades. The state department of justice is collaborating with lawmakers on the investigation.
Uncovering What Happened at Zorro Ranch
Democratic state representative Andrea Romero of Santa Fe, leading the effort, stated to a panel of legislators in November that the commission will “specifically seek the truth about what officials knew, how crimes were unreported or reported, and how the state can ensure that this essentially never happens again.” Romero emphasized the lack of a extensive record of events at the ranch.
Romero told The Guardian that, according to conversations with law enforcement and the attorney general’s office, federal agents never conducted a search of the ranch property.
Epstein maintained a presence at the ranch for over 26 years, and despite this lengthy period, a clear understanding of the activities that transpired there remains elusive.
Disturbing Artwork Commissioned by Epstein
Among the discoveries from released Department of Justice documents are details about Epstein’s art commissions. In 2011, Epstein commissioned a $2,000 reproduction of “The Massacre of the Innocents” by dutch painter Cornelis Cornelisz van haarlem. The painting depicts the biblical story of the infanticide of young boys in Bethlehem.
An email from 2011, reveals an assistant discussing the 9’x9′ canvas with a colleague, noting it was “rolled out for him to see in the entry way where they are killing babies,” and that Epstein “wants to use it on the ranch.”
Commission Approval and Ongoing Investigation
The commission could be approved by the state house as early as next week. Currently, the story of Epstein’s New Mexico ranch is pieced together from survivor accounts, property listings,land records,and documents released by the Department of Justice.
Key Takeaways
- A New Mexico commission is being formed to investigate activities at Jeffrey Epstein’s ranch.
- Federal agents reportedly never searched the ranch property.
- Epstein commissioned a disturbing artwork depicting the massacre of infants, intending to display it at the ranch.
- The investigation aims to determine what officials knew and why potential crimes went unreported.