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Where are videos from Epstein personal residence
Executive summary
Police and agency video from Jeffrey Epstein’s properties — notably a 2005 Palm Beach police walkthrough and later releases and disclosures about Epstein’s Manhattan townhouse and jail surveillance — have been published at various times and discussed widely in reporting (see police walkthrough from 2005 and related coverage) [1] [2] [3]. Media outlets and the Justice Department have also released or described internal videos tied to investigations: the Palm Beach search footage (public since at least 2019) and federal surveillance footage related to Epstein’s 2019 death (DOJ statements and later forensic scrutiny) [1] [4] [5].
1. What publicly available residence videos exist — the basics
The most concretely documented footage is police video taken during a 2005 Palm Beach search: multiple outlets published that walkthrough footage showing ground floor, upstairs and pool areas, framed photos and other interior details; CBS reported the clip came from the 2005 investigation and was publicly revealed in 2019 [1] [2]. That police video has circulated in news coverage and was included in later document dumps and reporting [6].
2. Manhattan townhouse images and claimed surveillance inside bedrooms
The New York Times obtained previously undisclosed interior images and descriptions from Epstein’s seven‑story Manhattan townhouse, including reporting that victims said the townhouse was outfitted with hidden video cameras; CNN and other outlets covered the Times’ release of those images and descriptions [7] [8] [9]. Reporting notes that images show surveillance cameras placed in bedrooms, but available sources do not publish a public catalog of raw bedroom surveillance videos from the townhouse [7] [9].
3. Videos from Epstein’s private island and other alleged leaks
In 2025, activist/journalist releases and right‑wing outlets claimed to publish footage from Epstein’s Little St. James island and other residences; Headline USA and others published alleged island and mansion clips [10]. These releases prompted debate about authenticity and provenance: some outlets presented the footage as newly released material while others treated it as unverified or part of a broader campaign to surface material tied to Epstein’s properties [10]. Available sources do not present a single authoritative chain of custody for the island clips and note questions about verification [10].
4. DOJ/FBI releases and the jail surveillance controversy
The DOJ has described releasing raw and enhanced video related to the Metropolitan Correctional Center (MCC) where Epstein died, posting links to video files as part of its materials [4]. Independent reporting and forensic analysis, however, identified gaps, alterations or missing segments in the released MCC surveillance: Wired and CBS reporting documented an alleged cut of nearly three minutes in the submitted prison video and raised questions about “missing” minutes and camera coverage in the Special Housing Unit [5] [11]. The DOJ has said the footage supports its conclusions about the timeline, while forensic experts interviewed by outlets argued the imagery leaves room for alternative readings [4] [11] [5].
5. What you can and cannot find online now
You can find the 2005 Palm Beach police walkthrough clips cited by multiple news organizations and referenced in document releases [1] [2] [6]. The DOJ has indicated it posted raw and enhanced MCC video files and provided links in official materials [4]. The New York Times’ interior photos and descriptions of the Manhattan townhouse — including notes that victims said cameras were installed — are available in press reporting [7] [8] [9]. Available sources do not mention a centralized public archive of all raw bedroom surveillance video from Epstein’s residences or a fully authenticated, comprehensive set of island interior videos with documented provenance [7] [10].
6. How journalists and experts disagree about provenance and completeness
Journalistic outlets that published footage or images generally presented them with context about origin and limits — e.g., police evidence from 2005 versus later claimed leaks — and several forensic analysts raised doubts about whether released jail footage was complete or unedited [1] [11] [5]. Some publishers framed new releases as filling gaps, while forensic experts and some reporting cautioned that metadata and editing questions complicate definitive conclusions [5] [11].
7. Practical next steps if you’re searching for these videos
Start with the Palm Beach police footage published by CBS and local outlets for a verified police‑sourced clip from 2005 [1] [2]. For federal MCC surveillance, consult the DOJ announcement and its posted video links and pair that with investigative reporting [4] [11] [5]. Treat island or privately‑released clips with caution: seek independent verification and chain‑of‑custody reporting before accepting authenticity [10].
Limitations: reporting is fragmented across police releases, media document dumps and independent postings; available sources do not document every claimed residence video in a single, authoritative location and raise disputed technical questions about some releases [1] [4] [11] [5].