Renowned pathologist challenges suicide ruling citing three neck fractures

Years after the shocking demise of disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein behind bars, the debate over how he died has ignited once again. Dr. Michael Baden, a distinguished forensic pathologist who observed the autopsy for the Epstein family, has publicly challenged the official narrative, suggesting the death was likely a homicide rather than a suicide.

Forensic Evidence Points to Strangulation

Speaking to international media outlets, Dr. Baden expressed serious reservations about the findings of the New York Medical Examiner’s Office, which ruled the death a suicide by hanging in 2019. According to Baden, the physical evidence tells a different, darker story. He highlighted that the autopsy revealed three distinct fractures in Epstein’s neck: one on the left hyoid bone and two on the thyroid cartilage.

In his extensive career spanning five decades, Baden noted that seeing three such fractures in a hanging suicide is virtually unheard of. He stated that these specific injuries are far more consistent with strangulation caused by external pressure. While the official ruling by Dr. Barbara Sampson remains unchanged, Baden has consistently called for a deeper probe, previously labeling the initial autopsy results as inconclusive.

Security Failures Fuel Conspiracy Theories

Beyond the medical evidence, significant lapses in jail protocol at the Metropolitan Correctional Centre have fueled suspicions surrounding the Jeffrey Epstein death. Reports from the US Department of Justice later confirmed that the facility was plagued by security failures on the night Epstein died.

Crucially, Epstein’s cellmate was transferred out just a day before the incident, leaving him alone in a cell where excess linens were found—some torn into strips. Furthermore, guards failed to conduct mandatory wellness checks for hours, later falsifying logs to cover their negligence.

The Mystery of the "Orange Flash"

Adding to the intrigue, newly surfaced details regarding video logs have raised eyebrows. Independent analysis suggests movement on the stairs leading to Epstein’s isolated tier late that night. Described as a "flash of orange," some experts believe this could indicate an inmate's presence, despite official claims that no one entered the area.

With these inconsistencies back in the spotlight, calls are growing for authorities to revisit the case to determine if justice was truly served or if a crime was covered up.

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