Lawmakers demand answers regarding decades of horrific hidden abuse
New Mexico has officially launched a sweeping investigation into one of the most troubling chapters of an infamous global scandal. Lawmakers recently approved a bipartisan truth commission to investigate alleged crimes at the Epstein Zorro Ranch. This remote desert estate has long been tied to horrifying sexual abuse allegations.
This fresh push for justice follows the recent release of millions of documents by the US Justice Department. These records shed light on Jeffrey Epstein’s dark financial networks and political ties. Now, state officials want to establish a public record of what truly happened at the sprawling compound. They also aim to find out why local authorities turned a blind eye for decades and whether powerful institutions enabled these crimes.
With a budget surpassing $2 million and full subpoena powers, a four-member panel will lead the truth commission probe. State Representative Andrea Romero, who chairs the inquiry, emphasized that previous federal investigations failed to provide a complete picture. She pointed out that the disgraced financier seemingly operated his estate without any legal oversight or accountability.
Epstein bought the massive property, located south of Santa Fe, back in 1993. Over the years, countless civil lawsuits have accused him of abusing underage girls there. Despite these consistent claims, state prosecutors never filed criminal charges related to the property. Most shockingly, there is no official record of federal agents ever conducting a comprehensive search of the grounds.
Survivor testimonies remain central to this renewed inquiry. Victims like Virginia Giuffre and several others have shared harrowing accounts of abuse at the estate. During the recent trial of Ghislaine Maxwell, multiple women testified about being flown to New Mexico and forced into horrific situations.
Lawmakers were further motivated by chilling emails found in the newly released federal files. One particularly disturbing message suggested that two young girls were assaulted, killed, and buried near the compound. While the commission will rely strictly on hard evidence rather than rumors, these claims highlight the urgent need for a formal review.
Ultimately, the panel seeks to hold enablers accountable. Investigators will examine if officials missed critical warning signs or failed to enforce laws. By uncovering these long-hidden truths, the state hopes to bring closure to survivors and deliver long-awaited international news updates for those closely following this massive case.
