Virginia Giuffre, one of the most well-known accusers of Jeffrey Epstein, died in April 2025 at the age of 41. Her death was ruled a suicide.
Newly released government documents connected to the Epstein investigation included references to her passing. The Department of Justice published millions of pages as part of a broader transparency effort. For a short time, some private emails were visible before being redacted.
According to reports, one email from fellow Epstein accuser Maria Farmer stated that Giuffre died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound at her home in Australia. Officials have not released further public details beyond what appeared in those documents.
Giuffre had accused Epstein and his associate, Ghislaine Maxwell, of operating a sex trafficking network involving underage girls. Her claims drew international attention and helped push the case into the public spotlight.
The released emails also reflected the deep grief felt by those who supported her.
Giuffre is remembered for speaking out about abuse and for her role in exposing misconduct at the highest levels.