The veil of secrecy surrounding Jeffrey Epstein’s private island has been pulled back once again.

On Wednesday morning, the House Oversight Committee released a collection of never-before-seen photographs and video footage taken from Epstein’s remote island properties in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Captured in 2020 by territorial authorities, the images offer the clearest visual record yet of the spaces where survivors have long alleged exploitation and abuse occurred.

No people appear in any of the photos. Yet the rooms feel far from empty.

The release includes 10 still photographs and a full video walkthrough of Epstein’s two notorious properties:

These islands have been repeatedly cited in survivor testimony as locations used for trafficking and abuse. The images document:

Taken one year after Epstein’s death, the images preserve the physical environment of the properties nearly as they were when federal investigations were first unfolding. For many survivors and advocates, the visuals provide a form of confirmation—proof that these were not abstract locations, but real, controlled spaces.

For years, survivors have alleged they were trafficked to Little St. James, isolated from the outside world, and abused by Epstein and members of his orbit. The island’s remoteness, private airstrip access, and restricted security made oversight nearly impossible.

Despite multiple investigations over decades, Epstein continued to operate openly among political figures, financiers, and celebrities. To critics, the latest image release underscores how long warning signs were ignored—and how much accountability was delayed.

The release was formally announced by Robert Garcia, the Democratic ranking member of the House Oversight Committee.

“These images offer a disturbing snapshot of Epstein’s world,” Garcia said in a statement. “We are releasing them in the interest of transparency and to continue piecing together the full scale of his crimes. Survivors deserve the truth.”

Garcia also renewed pressure for the public release of all remaining Epstein-related records, calling on federal authorities to end years of secrecy surrounding sealed files.

Beyond the physical evidence, the investigation is expanding deeper into the global financial system.

The Oversight Committee confirmed that it has obtained records from:

Both institutions previously faced regulatory action and civil lawsuits tied to their handling of Epstein’s accounts. Lawmakers say the newly obtained documents could expose how Epstein moved money, who approved transactions, and whether internal warnings were ignored. The committee expects to release portions of these records publicly in the coming days.

For investigators, financial accountability is now viewed as a central pillar of the case.

Epstein’s influence within the territory remains a flashpoint. Recently uncovered correspondence revealed that Epstein exchanged messages with the Virgin Islands’ congressional delegate during a 2019 hearing.

That discovery triggered a censure vote in the U.S. House, which narrowly failed. The delegate denied wrongdoing and defended her investigative methods. Still, the controversy has renewed debate over how deeply Epstein’s network reached into public office.

The image release follows a formal records demand by James Comer, Chairman of the Oversight Committee, to the Virgin Islands Attorney General. The request seeks:

Comer has indicated that Congress is now exploring new legislation aimed at tightening sex trafficking laws, limiting secret plea deals, and expanding oversight of elite financial crimes.

Epstein died by apparent suicide in federal custody in 2019 while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges. His death ended the criminal case—but not the legal reckoning.

In 2022, the Virgin Islands government reached a civil settlement exceeding $150 million with Epstein’s estate and several co-defendants. The suit accused the enterprise of:

While the settlement delivered financial compensation, many survivors continue to seek lasting institutional accountability.

The release of these images is not simply symbolic. They represent physical evidence tied to legislative action, financial investigations, and survivor testimony. At a time when public trust in elite accountability remains fragile, lawmakers say visibility is essential.

Each newly released image brings renewed questions:
Who facilitated Epstein’s operations?
Who looked the other way?
And how can similar failures be prevented?