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As New Mexico probes Epstein, local survivors come forward
New Mexico authorities are assessing how many local women and girls were abused by Jeffrey Epstein at his Zorro Ranch. The Truth Commission says it has contacted local alleged victims and is working with the state DOJ to pursue possible charges. A Santa Fe sexual assault center says in 2019 dozens sought information or services related to the case.
Why It Matters
The timeline shows ongoing state scrutiny and survivor support as authorities consider charges and accountability for Epstein and his associates.
Timeline
10 Events
April 27, 2026: Local survivors reach out to Truth Commission
April 27, 2026
New Mexico Representative Marianna Anaya told Reuters that local alleged victims have reached out to the Truth Commission as part of its probe and that the commission is working with the New Mexico Department of Justice to help survivors pursue charges against Epstein's co-conspirators. The report also notes that this marked the first public acknowledgment that local residents had contacted the commission about abuse at the ranch during the 25 years Epstein owned it.
February 2026: New Mexico reopens probe into Zorro Ranch trafficking
February 2026
New Mexico reopened its investigation into alleged child sex trafficking at Epstein's Zorro Ranch in February 2026, citing the U.S. Department of Justice's release of millions of Epstein files, including an email from a former ranch employee who alleged Epstein buried the bodies of two girls in the hills outside the property.
2024: National reporting of rapes and sexual assaults
2024
Nationally, about 24% of rapes and sexual assaults were reported to police in 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.
2019: Dozens seek information and services about Epstein ranch abuse
2019
Maria Jose Rodriguez Cadiz, head of Solace Sexual Assault Services in Santa Fe, says that in 2019 around 45 people approached the centre to seek information, therapy and other services related to alleged sexual abuse at Epstein's Zorro Ranch. She notes the centre did not keep detailed records, and none of the women who approached the centre in 2019 filed police complaints at that time.
April 27, 2026: Authorities working with prosecutors on possible charges against co-conspirators
April 27, 2026
Authorities in New Mexico are working with prosecutors on possible charges related to Epstein co-conspirators.
April 27, 2026: Truth Commission confirms contact with local alleged victims
April 27, 2026
The Truth Commission confirmed it had contact with local alleged victims, marking the first acknowledgment by the commission of contact with local people who say they were abused at the ranch during the 25 years Epstein owned the property.
February 2026: New Mexico begins investigation into alleged child sex trafficking at Zorro Ranch
February 2026
The state began its investigation into alleged child sex trafficking at Epstein's Zorro Ranch, citing the U.S. Department of Justice's release of millions of files on Epstein.
2024: Nationally, 24% of rapes and sexual assaults were reported to police
2024
Nationally, about 24% of rapes and sexual assaults were reported to police in 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.
2019: Santa Fe center sees inquiries related to Epstein
2019
Maria Jose Rodriguez Cadiz of Solace Sexual Assault Services said that in 2019 around 45 people approached the center seeking information, therapy and other services related to alleged abuse at Epstein's ranch; none filed police complaints at that time, and the center is co-housed with the Santa Fe Police Department Special Victims Unit.
2019: Epstein arrested and later died in jail
2019
Epstein was arrested in 2019 and later found dead in a jail cell.