Professor to present Epstein findings that raise questions about whether he killed himself

Updated on: October 2, 2026 / 8:20 PM EDT / CBS News

Professor to present Epstein findings that raise questions about whether he killed himself

TL;DR

  • A professor of forensic medicine plans to present findings that question the official suicide conclusion of Jeffrey Epstein's death.
  • The professor's review includes a biomechanical analysis of the ligature pattern and highlights injuries not accounted for by the medical examiner.
  • Epstein's brother believes the professor's detailed study, which has not been done before, invalidates the suicide conclusion.
  • The professor will present his findings at University College London and plans to publish his research and autopsy files.
  • The article also mentions the release of an apparent suicide note from Epstein's former cellmate, Nicholas Tartaglione.