The Epstein Chronicles

Les Wexner earned the nickname “King of Columbus” because of the immense economic, cultural, and political footprint he left on the city of Columbus, Ohio. As the founder of The Limited in 1963, which later became L Brands, Wexner transformed a single women’s clothing store into a retail juggernaut that included brands like Victoria’s Secret, Bath & Body Works, and Express. His success generated enormous wealth, much of which he funneled back into his hometown through philanthropy, real estate development, and civic influence. Wexner’s donations helped shape major institutions, including Ohio State University and the Columbus Foundation, while entire areas of Columbus’ expansion were tied to his investments and leadership. This combination of business dominance and local control made him, for decades, the city’s unofficial monarch — the “King of Columbus.”In recent years, however, Les Wexner has steadily reduced his financial footprint in L Brands, the company that built his empire. By mid-2021, he had sold off a massive portion of his holdings — unloading approximately $2.7 billion worth of stock — leaving him with only about a 2 percent stake in the company he once commanded. The sales came amid L Brands’ restructuring and the eventual separation of Victoria’s Secret and Bath & Body Works into standalone companies. With those divestments, Wexner’s era as a retail titan effectively closed, signaling a retreat from the empire he had ruled for nearly six decades.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

In December 2020, Ghislaine Maxwell’s legal team offered one of the largest bail packages in recent U.S. history — a staggering $28.5 million proposal designed to secure her release while awaiting trial. The plan included $22.5 million from Maxwell and her husband’s combined assets, with an additional $5 million pledged by close family and friends. Her lawyers emphasized that this represented nearly all of their personal wealth and argued that such a financial commitment demonstrated she had no intention of fleeing. The package also included an extensive list of conditions: 24/7 armed private security at her residence, electronic GPS monitoring, a waiver of extradition rights from the UK and France, and the surrender of all travel documents. The defense called it a “comprehensive and ironclad” plan to ensure compliance, describing her continued detention as excessive and unjustified.Despite the unprecedented scope of the offer, the court rejected the proposal, citing Maxwell’s triple citizenship (U.S., U.K., and France), access to wealth, and history of international travel as proof she remained an “extreme flight risk.” Prosecutors argued that no amount of money or surveillance could ensure her appearance, particularly given her ties to powerful figures and alleged access to hidden funds. Judge Alison Nathan ultimately denied bail, stating that Maxwell’s resources, connections, and potential motivations to flee outweighed the proposed safeguards. The decision reaffirmed the government’s stance that her detention was necessary to guarantee her presence at trial, even in the face of what many called a record-breaking bail bid.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

Geraldo Rivera publicly defended Ghislaine Maxwell during her pretrial detention, blasting the courts for repeatedly denying her bail and calling her treatment “outrageous.” On Fox News and social media, Rivera compared Maxwell’s situation to violent offenders who were granted bail, arguing that she had been held for over a year without conviction despite offering a $28.5 million bond package. He accused prosecutors and the judge of bowing to public outrage rather than adhering to the presumption of innocence, describing her confinement as a form of “political lawyering.” Rivera’s stance provoked backlash from both viewers and his fellow Fox commentators, who criticized him for sympathizing with an accused sex trafficker tied to Jeffrey Epstein.Rivera went further, saying the judge “copped out to the mob” by refusing Maxwell’s bail requests, suggesting her incarceration was a symbolic appeasement to a furious public rather than a legal necessity. He maintained that the case had been “poisoned” by media hysteria and that Maxwell, like any defendant, deserved the right to fight her charges outside of jail. His remarks echoed earlier comments he made defending Donald Trump’s “wish her well” statement, suggesting both men were unfairly vilified for extending even minimal sympathy toward Maxwell. Rivera’s defense of her bail rights became one of his most controversial public positions, reigniting debate over double standards in pretrial detention.to  contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

In the days leading up to her sentencing in June 2022, Ghislaine Maxwell was placed on suicide watch at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn. Her attorneys said the move was sudden, imposed without psychological evaluation, and severely restricted her ability to prepare for sentencing. She was reportedly stripped of her clothes, denied access to her legal papers, and given only a heavy “suicide smock” to wear. The placement also meant she was isolated from other inmates and prevented from communicating freely with her lawyers, prompting her legal team to argue that the conditions violated her right to participate in her own defense. They requested a delay in her sentencing, calling the Bureau of Prisons’ actions “inhumane” and “retaliatory.”Prosecutors and prison officials defended the decision, citing Maxwell’s complaints to the Inspector General about threats from staff and other inmates, and suggesting her notoriety as a convicted sex offender heightened her risk of self-harm. A prison psychologist later determined she was not suicidal, but the watch remained in place until administrators deemed her stable. Her defense motion to postpone sentencing was ultimately denied, and the hearing proceeded as scheduled. The episode added another layer of controversy to an already scrutinized case, highlighting lingering distrust toward the Bureau of Prisons in the aftermath of Jeffrey Epstein’s death under similar conditions.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

“Dark money” — meaning funds whose sources are hidden or obscured — has become deeply embedded in the U.S. real estate market through opaque ownership structures and all-cash deals that evade public scrutiny. Wealthy buyers, including foreign investors, often purchase property via shell companies, trusts, or limited liability corporations (LLCs), effectively masking the identity of the ultimate beneficial owners. In major markets like New York, Miami, and Boston, a significant share of real estate is owned via corporate entities, making it difficult for regulators and the public to trace who is behind high-value deals.Because many high-value and all-cash transactions bypass traditional banking and lending scrutiny, they provide an ideal channel for laundering illicit funds or moving capital anonymously. Estimates suggest that as much as 20–30 percent of U.S. residential real estate purchases are made without financing, making them harder to monitor.   Until recently, real estate professionals had little obligation to report beneficial ownership or cash-based transactions, but new rules from the Treasury’s FinCEN will mandate reporting for residential all-cash sales involving entities or trusts beginning December 2025—an attempt to pull back the curtain on dark money in the housing market.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

In his October 2009 deposition, taken during the Jeffrey Epstein v. Bradley Edwards defamation lawsuit, longtime Epstein pilot Larry Visoski described his decades of employment under Epstein and the routine nature of his work. Questioned by victims’ attorney Bradley Edwards, Visoski confirmed that he had flown Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, and numerous guests—some of them prominent figures—across Epstein’s properties in New York, Florida, New Mexico, and the Virgin Islands. Represented by Critton & Reinhardt, Visoski repeatedly emphasized that his duties were strictly professional: piloting aircraft, maintaining schedules, and ensuring safe transport. When pressed about the ages of female passengers, he claimed he never knowingly flew minors and denied witnessing any sexual activity or misconduct aboard Epstein’s planes.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

In his October 2009 deposition, taken during the Jeffrey Epstein v. Bradley Edwards defamation lawsuit, longtime Epstein pilot Larry Visoski described his decades of employment under Epstein and the routine nature of his work. Questioned by victims’ attorney Bradley Edwards, Visoski confirmed that he had flown Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, and numerous guests—some of them prominent figures—across Epstein’s properties in New York, Florida, New Mexico, and the Virgin Islands. Represented by Critton & Reinhardt, Visoski repeatedly emphasized that his duties were strictly professional: piloting aircraft, maintaining schedules, and ensuring safe transport. When pressed about the ages of female passengers, he claimed he never knowingly flew minors and denied witnessing any sexual activity or misconduct aboard Epstein’s planes.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

Larry Visoski, Jeffrey Epstein’s longtime pilot, remains one of the most quietly scrutinized figures in the broader Epstein network. Having worked for Epstein from 1991 onward, Visoski logged countless flights for the financier, transporting powerful associates and, at times, underage passengers. Yet despite his proximity to Epstein’s inner circle — including being gifted land on Epstein’s Zorro Ranch property — Visoski has not faced criminal charges. During a 2009 deposition, he denied ever witnessing misconduct, maintaining that he “just flew the plane” and was unaware of any illegal activity. His testimony has long drawn skepticism from observers who question whether a man so close to Epstein’s operations could have truly been unaware of what was happening around him.The lack of legal consequences for Visoski highlights the selective accountability surrounding Epstein’s network. While Ghislaine Maxwell and several civil defendants have faced prosecution or lawsuits, others who played supporting logistical roles have largely avoided scrutiny. Visoski’s case underscores the complexity of pursuing criminal liability for individuals who may have enabled Epstein’s movements without direct evidence of participation in his crimes. It also raises a broader question: how far does responsibility extend for those who helped facilitate Epstein’s lifestyle — even if only by staying silent?As we continue to make our way through the deposition of Larry Visoski, it's quite obvious that he know's a lot more than he let on.    The question is, why was he allowed to get away with it?to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

Jennifer Araoz alleged that Jeffrey Epstein began grooming her when she was just 14 years old, after one of his female recruiters approached her outside her New York City high school. Araoz claimed the recruiter slowly built trust, inviting her to Epstein’s mansion under the guise of mentorship and financial assistance. Over several visits, Araoz says she was manipulated into giving Epstein massages while wearing only her underwear, and eventually, those encounters escalated into full sexual assaults. She described being paid hundreds of dollars after each incident, reinforcing the transactional and coercive nature of the abuse.By the time she was 15, Araoz alleges that Epstein forcibly raped her during one of those visits. She recalls being paralyzed with fear, crying and begging him to stop, while he overpowered her. Afterward, he handed her money and continued to manipulate her into silence, using his power and the threat of isolation to keep her from speaking out. Araoz later dropped out of school due to the emotional toll of the abuse. She eventually filed a lawsuit against Epstein’s estate, his employees, and also named individuals and institutions she believed enabled the abuse by failing to protect her. Her account underscores the deliberate, calculated way Epstein preyed on underage girls—using female recruiters, financial coercion, and institutional neglect to shield himself from consequences for years.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:New Jeffrey Epstein accuser: He raped me when I was 15Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

Jeffrey Epstein’s world bled right into the dark corners of the modeling industry — the kind of places where luxury and depravity blur together under the same chandelier light. He used modeling as both a cover and a recruitment pool, pretending to be a gatekeeper to fame and fashion while exploiting the industry’s obsession with youth, beauty, and access. Agencies, scouts, and so-called “talent finders” were part of this sleazy ecosystem — some complicit, others willfully blind — funneling vulnerable girls into Epstein’s orbit with promises of photoshoots, mentorships, or introductions to elite circles. Behind the high-fashion gloss was a global network of manipulation: fake casting calls, private jets filled with “models,” and connections to legitimate modeling agencies that lent Epstein’s operation an air of credibility. It wasn’t just sex trafficking — it was the corruption of an entire image-based industry where power could be traded for flesh and silence was the unspoken price of admission.What made it all so insidious was how normalized it became. Epstein’s connections to modeling power players like Jean-Luc Brunel, MC2 Model Management, and other agencies gave him a steady supply chain disguised as opportunity. Young women from Eastern Europe, South America, and small-town America were lured in by the same dream — the fantasy of walking Paris runways or being discovered at an upscale resort — only to find themselves trapped in something far darker. Epstein and his associates exploited the same machinery that made supermodels into icons, twisting it into a predatory conveyor belt. The “underbelly” wasn’t a hidden world at all — it was the same glitzy one the public adored, just seen from a different angle: the hotel rooms behind the runway, the cash envelopes, the passports held hostage, and the broken promise that fame could ever be worth that kind of nightmare.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

In 2005, the Palm Beach Police Department initiated an investigation into financier Jeffrey Epstein after a 14-year-old girl reported being paid for a massage that led to sexual activity at his mansion. The investigation uncovered a pattern where Epstein allegedly used personal assistants to recruit underage girls for "massages," which often escalated to sexual encounters. Evidence included testimonies from victims and witnesses, as well as items found during a search of Epstein's residence, such as hidden cameras and photographs of young girls. Despite the substantial evidence, when the case was presented to a Palm Beach County grand jury in July 2006, it resulted in a single charge of felony solicitation of prostitution.Dissatisfied with the outcome, Police Chief Michael Reiter sought federal assistance, leading to an FBI investigation that identified multiple victims and corroborating details of abuse. However, in 2008, Epstein secured a controversial non-prosecution agreement, pleading guilty to lesser state charges and serving a 13-month jail sentence with work-release privileges. This plea deal has been widely criticized for its leniency and lack of transparency, especially given that prosecutors were aware of allegations involving victims as young as 14 years old​,to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsources:Epstein-Docs.pdf (documentcloud.org)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

In 2005, the Palm Beach Police Department initiated an investigation into financier Jeffrey Epstein after a 14-year-old girl reported being paid for a massage that led to sexual activity at his mansion. The investigation uncovered a pattern where Epstein allegedly used personal assistants to recruit underage girls for "massages," which often escalated to sexual encounters. Evidence included testimonies from victims and witnesses, as well as items found during a search of Epstein's residence, such as hidden cameras and photographs of young girls. Despite the substantial evidence, when the case was presented to a Palm Beach County grand jury in July 2006, it resulted in a single charge of felony solicitation of prostitution.Dissatisfied with the outcome, Police Chief Michael Reiter sought federal assistance, leading to an FBI investigation that identified multiple victims and corroborating details of abuse. However, in 2008, Epstein secured a controversial non-prosecution agreement, pleading guilty to lesser state charges and serving a 13-month jail sentence with work-release privileges. This plea deal has been widely criticized for its leniency and lack of transparency, especially given that prosecutors were aware of allegations involving victims as young as 14 years old​,to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsources:Epstein-Docs.pdf (documentcloud.org)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

In 2005, the Palm Beach Police Department initiated an investigation into financier Jeffrey Epstein after a 14-year-old girl reported being paid for a massage that led to sexual activity at his mansion. The investigation uncovered a pattern where Epstein allegedly used personal assistants to recruit underage girls for "massages," which often escalated to sexual encounters. Evidence included testimonies from victims and witnesses, as well as items found during a search of Epstein's residence, such as hidden cameras and photographs of young girls. Despite the substantial evidence, when the case was presented to a Palm Beach County grand jury in July 2006, it resulted in a single charge of felony solicitation of prostitution.Dissatisfied with the outcome, Police Chief Michael Reiter sought federal assistance, leading to an FBI investigation that identified multiple victims and corroborating details of abuse. However, in 2008, Epstein secured a controversial non-prosecution agreement, pleading guilty to lesser state charges and serving a 13-month jail sentence with work-release privileges. This plea deal has been widely criticized for its leniency and lack of transparency, especially given that prosecutors were aware of allegations involving victims as young as 14 years old​,to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsources:Epstein-Docs.pdf (documentcloud.org)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

Jeffrey Epstein’s name has long been linked to the Towers Financial Ponzi scheme, one of the largest securities frauds of the late 20th century. The company, founded by Steven Hoffenberg, claimed to manage debt collection services but instead operated as a massive Ponzi operation between 1988 and 1993—defrauding investors of more than $450 million. Hoffenberg hired Epstein in the late 1980s as a consultant, paying him a substantial monthly salary and reportedly giving him a $2 million loan that was never repaid. Hoffenberg later said Epstein was deeply involved in crafting investment strategies and managing money flows that kept the fraud going. When Towers collapsed, Hoffenberg went to prison, while Epstein—though named by Hoffenberg as a central figure—was never charged.Hoffenberg maintained for decades that Epstein had been the scheme’s intellectual architect, claiming he orchestrated the movement of investor funds and helped design misleading financial reports. Former Towers employees and SEC investigators have confirmed Epstein’s presence at the company and his access to internal accounts, but prosecutors never brought formal charges. Epstein denied involvement, and without a paper trail directly implicating him, he escaped legal accountability for the scheme. Hoffenberg, who served 18 years in prison, spent his later years insisting that Epstein “taught [him] the Ponzi game” and owed victims restitution from his later fortune—claims that remain unresolved.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

Michael Wolff developed a notably close and complicated relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, one that blurred the line between journalist and confidant. Epstein served as both a source and a subject for Wolff, who claimed to have recorded more than 100 hours of conversations with him. Those talks reportedly covered Epstein’s relationships with global elites, his political ambitions, and his fascination with influence. Epstein even floated the idea of Wolff writing his biography, reflecting how much he trusted Wolff—or at least how much he wanted his version of events recorded by someone with credibility in media circles. Wolff later referenced these recordings in interviews and writings, including insights into Epstein’s ties to figures like Donald Trump and Bill Clinton, further cementing his access as unusually deep for any journalist.That closeness, however, has long been controversial. Critics have accused Wolff of being too comfortable with Epstein, suggesting the relationship compromised his objectivity and gave Epstein an avenue to shape his own public image. Wolff’s recollections of Epstein’s final days—especially his claim that Epstein’s last message to him was “Still hanging around”—added a sensational layer to their connection, fueling speculation about how much Wolff really knew. The result is a dynamic that sits somewhere between journalism and complicity: Wolff gained remarkable access, but at a cost that continues to raise ethical and moral questions about covering a predator who thrived on manipulation.to  contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

The saga of Jeffrey Epstein continues to belt out its ugly tune even after the predator has died. This time the song being sung is about Kathryn Ruemmler, former White house counsel for Barak Obama and now a big shot lawyer over at Goldman Sachs. According to new reports, Ruemmler was associating with Epstein all the way up until four months before his arrest. He petitioned JP Morgan Chase to take Ruemmler on as a client and according to the report, the bank was elated to have such a 'rockstar' in the world of law as a client of the bank. Meanwhile, the rest of us are over here wondering what such a connected and powerful player within the democratic party would be doing cavorting with someone like Jeffrey Epstein. Let's unpack it. (commercial at 12:40)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Jeffrey Epstein referred Obama White House counsel to JPMorgan (cnbc.com)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

Jeffrey Epstein was long suspected of hiding a significant portion of his wealth through a network of offshore shell companies, trusts, and tax-haven accounts. Investigations revealed that Epstein maintained entities in the Virgin Islands, Bermuda, and other secrecy jurisdictions, allowing him to obscure ownership of his private jets, properties, and banking relationships. According to leaked financial records from the Paradise Papers, Epstein’s name surfaced in connection with offshore structures linked to his business dealings and his so-called “billionaire clients.” Analysts believe these offshore entities were designed not only to minimize taxes but to shield his financial dealings from regulators, creditors, and victims pursuing civil claims.After Epstein’s 2019 arrest and subsequent death, scrutiny of his finances intensified. Bloomberg and Business Insider reported that his official estate was valued at roughly $630 million, but forensic accountants believe that number may represent only a portion of his total holdings. Much of his wealth appears to remain tied up in offshore accounts, nominee-held companies, and untraceable trusts, limiting restitution for his victims. Ongoing congressional and legal investigations continue to explore whether Epstein’s offshore assets were part of a broader network of money laundering, client concealment, or blackmail-based financial leverage.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

In his October 2009 deposition, taken during the Jeffrey Epstein v. Bradley Edwards defamation lawsuit, longtime Epstein pilot Larry Visoski described his decades of employment under Epstein and the routine nature of his work. Questioned by victims’ attorney Bradley Edwards, Visoski confirmed that he had flown Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, and numerous guests—some of them prominent figures—across Epstein’s properties in New York, Florida, New Mexico, and the Virgin Islands. Represented by Critton & Reinhardt, Visoski repeatedly emphasized that his duties were strictly professional: piloting aircraft, maintaining schedules, and ensuring safe transport. When pressed about the ages of female passengers, he claimed he never knowingly flew minors and denied witnessing any sexual activity or misconduct aboard Epstein’s planes.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

In his October 2009 deposition, taken during the Jeffrey Epstein v. Bradley Edwards defamation lawsuit, longtime Epstein pilot Larry Visoski described his decades of employment under Epstein and the routine nature of his work. Questioned by victims’ attorney Bradley Edwards, Visoski confirmed that he had flown Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, and numerous guests—some of them prominent figures—across Epstein’s properties in New York, Florida, New Mexico, and the Virgin Islands. Represented by Critton & Reinhardt, Visoski repeatedly emphasized that his duties were strictly professional: piloting aircraft, maintaining schedules, and ensuring safe transport. When pressed about the ages of female passengers, he claimed he never knowingly flew minors and denied witnessing any sexual activity or misconduct aboard Epstein’s planes.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

Virginia Roberts Giuffre’s unpublished memoir The Billionaire’s Playboy Club recounts her recruitment into Jeffrey Epstein’s world as a 16-year-old working at Mar-a-Lago, where she says Ghislaine Maxwell lured her in with promises of opportunity and travel. The manuscript describes how she became trapped in Epstein’s orbit, allegedly forced into sexual encounters with powerful men, including Prince Andrew, and ferried across his properties in New York, Florida, and the Virgin Islands. Giuffre paints a detailed picture of coercion, psychological manipulation, and the disturbing normalization of exploitation within Epstein’s high-society circle.In this episode, we begin our journey through that memoir.   to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Virgina Giuffre Billionaire's Playboy Club | DocumentCloudBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.