Washington, D.C. – December 4, 2025 – House Oversight Committee Democrats have released a chilling collection of never-before-seen photographs and videos from Jeffrey Epstein’s private Caribbean estate, Little St. James, widely known as “Pedophile Island.” The release includes 73 photos and four short videos showing the luxurious yet disturbing interiors and grounds of the 72-acre property where Epstein is accused of trafficking and abusing dozens of underage girls.
The images and footage were made public the same day the committee confirmed that JPMorgan Chase and Deutsche Bank have turned over thousands of financial records related to Epstein’s accounts. Lawmakers say these documents could finally reveal the full extent of Epstein’s business dealings and the powerful network that enabled his crimes for decades.
Ranking member Rep. Robert Garcia (D-Calif.) said the material was released to promote transparency and to document the horrific scope of Epstein’s operation. “This is a disturbing look into the world of Jeffrey Epstein,” Garcia stated. “We will not stop fighting until we deliver justice for the survivors. It’s time for President Trump to release all the files — now.”
The photos depict lavish bedrooms with ocean views, marble bathrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, an office with a blackboard containing partially redacted writing, and a room that appears to be a medical suite with grotesque plaster masks lining the walls. Exterior shots show white villas perched on cliffs, a helipad, swimming pools, and manicured paths leading to the sea — a tropical paradise that masked unspeakable abuse.
The four videos offer brief walkthroughs of hallways lined with artwork, terraces overlooking the water, and other areas of the compound, providing a haunting sense of the isolation Epstein cultivated on the island.
Little St. James, purchased by Epstein in 1998 for $7.95 million, and the neighboring Great St. James, bought in 2016, were central to his sex trafficking network. Victims have described being flown to the islands, held against their will, and assaulted by Epstein and his high-profile guests.
The newly obtained banking records cover Epstein’s relationships with JPMorgan Chase (1998–2013) and Deutsche Bank (2013–2018). Both institutions have previously settled lawsuits from Epstein’s victims. In 2023, Deutsche Bank paid $75 million and JPMorgan paid $290 million plus an additional $75 million to the U.S. Virgin Islands government, acknowledging that they ignored clear red flags about Epstein’s activities for years. Both banks have since expressed deep regret over their association with him.
The financial documents are expected to detail suspicious transactions — including large cash withdrawals and payments labeled as “massages” or “tuition” — that victims say were used to facilitate trafficking.
Epstein died by suicide in a New York City jail cell in August 2019 while awaiting federal sex-trafficking charges. His 2008 conviction in Florida for procuring a minor for prostitution — a controversial plea deal that allowed him to serve just 13 months with work release — has been widely criticized as far too lenient.
The Oversight Committee’s investigation, launched earlier this year, has already produced tens of thousands of pages of documents, flight logs, and other materials. Democrats are pushing for full public disclosure, while also calling on the Department of Justice to meet a December 19 deadline set by bipartisan legislation to release all remaining federal Epstein files.
For the survivors who have spent years seeking accountability, these images and records are more than evidence — they are a long-overdue acknowledgment that the secluded island where they were abused is finally being exposed to the light. As one victim advocate said following the release, “Every photo, every room, every bank statement is another step toward justice. The world is finally seeing what we lived through.”
With more documents expected to be made public in the coming days, the Epstein investigation continues to unfold, raising fresh questions about who knew what — and who still has secrets to hide.
