Inside Jeffrey Epstein's Cell | 60 Minutes Archive

Investigation Focus - The report investigates the death of Jeffrey Epstein in federal jail, highlighting inconsistencies and raising questions about whether it was suicide or homicide [2][3] - The investigation obtained photos and evidence from inside Jeffrey Epstein's cell, including autopsy photos and makeshift nooses [3] - The report questions the protocol of moving Epstein's body to an emergency room instead of securing the scene [7][8] Suspicious Circumstances - A forensic pathologist hired by Epstein's brother suggests the evidence points more towards murder and strangulation than suicide, citing unusual fractures in Epstein's neck [5][26][27] - The pathologist notes discrepancies between the ligature mark on Epstein's neck and the noose found in his cell [30][32] - The report highlights failures in the jail's procedures, including Epstein being taken off suicide watch, lack of a cellmate, and guards allegedly falsifying records and sleeping on duty [14][18][19][20] - Surveillance video showed no one entered the area where Epstein was held, but a second camera that could have seen Epstein's cell door was not working [22] Potential Motives and Complications - Epstein was connected to rich and powerful people, leading to speculation he was killed to prevent him from revealing information [2] - Epstein feared for his life and was allegedly paying other inmates for protection [13] - Criminal charges against the guards are hindering the release of information to Epstein's family [33] Key Evidence and Discrepancies - Autopsy photos reveal fractures of the left, right thyroid cartilage and the left hyoid bone, which the pathologist finds unusual for a suicidal hanging [26][27] - A note found in Epstein's cell details complaints about a guard's behavior [25] - The report mentions Epstein's prior suicide attempt and removal from suicide watch as critical points of failure [13][14]