Pathologist Challenges Official Suicide Ruling in Epstein Case

New findings question Jeffrey Epstein's suicide ruling. Pathologist to present evidence at UCL.

October 3, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — New York, United States — A leading pathologist is set to challenge the official conclusion that Jeffrey Epstein died by suicide, based on a review of his autopsy records and new analysis.

Michael Freeman, a professor and editor-in-chief of the Journal of Forensic and Legal Medicine, plans to publish his research and the New York City Medical Examiner’s autopsy files, obtained from Mark Epstein, after presenting his findings at University College London on November 16.

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Freeman’s review highlights anomalies in the investigation, including the absence of body photographs at the scene and the lack of examination of the ligature used. The report will explore both suicide and homicide possibilities, as the case remains under scrutiny amid ongoing public interest in Epstein’s death and the broader legal proceedings surrounding him.

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