Trending Now - Search Efforts Intensify at Epstein's Former Zorro Ranch
WHO:
Eddy Aragon, a local radio host, received an email alleging that "somewhere in the hills outside the Zorro, two foreign girls were buried on orders of Jeffrey and Madam G."
Stephanie Garcia Richard, New Mexico’s commissioner of public lands, sent a letter asking the state Department of Justice to investigate the claims.
Raúl Torrez, New Mexico Attorney General, reopened the investigation in February 2026.
Don Huffines, candidate for Texas state comptroller, won the Republican primary on March 5th, 2026.
New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez
Jeffrey Epstein, late financier and sex offender
Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein's former girlfriend
Don Huffines, candidate for Texas state comptroller
New Mexico Department of Justice
WHAT:
The New Mexico Department of Justice stated that the search of Zorro Ranch is part of a criminal investigation into allegations of illegal activity at the ranch prior to Epstein's death in 2019.
The New Mexico Department of Justice announced that special agents and prosecutors will seek immediate access to the complete, unredacted federal case file and will work collaboratively with the Epstein Truth Commission.
The New Mexico Department of Justice initiated the search on March 6th, 2026, as part of a criminal investigation into allegations of illegal activity at Epstein’s ranch prior to his death in 2019.
The search is being conducted with assistance from the New Mexico State Police and Sandoval County Sheriff's Office.
An email from a purported former Zorro Ranch employee claimed that videos of Epstein abusing minors were available for payment of one Bitcoin.
The email also alleged that the bodies of two foreign girls were buried in the hills outside the ranch on the orders of Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.
The search of Zorro Ranch was conducted with assistance from the New Mexico State Police and Sandoval County Sheriff's Office.
The New Mexico Department of Justice stated it would continue to support survivors and follow the facts wherever they lead.
Investigators began searching Epstein’s former Zorro Ranch in New Mexico on March 6th, 2026.
The search was initiated after the release of millions of investigative files.
New Mexico's initial investigation into Epstein was closed in 2019 at the request of federal prosecutors.
Epstein owned the Zorro Ranch from 1993 until his death in 2019.
The property was sold in 2023, with proceeds going toward creditors.
The New Mexico Department of Justice stated it would keep the public informed and support survivors.
WHERE:
Zorro Ranch, located about 50 km (30 miles) south of Santa Fe, New Mexico.
The ranch was purchased from former Democratic Governor Bruce King.
WHEN:
The email alleging the burial of two foreign girls was received in 2019, and the New Mexico Department of Justice reopened the investigation on February 19th, 2026.
The investigation was reopened in February 2026.
The search began on March 6th, 2026.
Epstein died in 2019.
The initial investigation was closed in 2019.
The property was sold in 2023.
WHY:
The reopening of the investigation was prompted by revelations outlined in the previously sealed FBI files, which included unverified allegations regarding the ranch.
The reopening of the investigation was prompted by revelations in the recently released FBI files, which included unverified allegations regarding the ranch.
The reopening of the investigation was prompted by revelations in the recently released FBI files.
The search was prompted by renewed attention to Epstein's activities following the release of investigative files.
State lawmakers are reexamining Epstein’s activities through a bipartisan “truth commission” with subpoena powers.
HOW:
The New Mexico Department of Justice urged the public to stay away from the ranch and ground any drone activity nearby to avoid interfering with the ongoing law enforcement operation.
The New Mexico Department of Justice stated that special agents and prosecutors will seek immediate access to the complete, unredacted federal case file and will work collaboratively with the Epstein Truth Commission established by the New Mexico Legislature.
The New Mexico Department of Justice urged the public to stay away from the ranch to avoid interfering with the ongoing law enforcement operation.
The search was conducted with the cooperation of the current ranch owners.
The New Mexico Department of Justice urged the public to stay away from the area and ground any drone activity to avoid interference.
(UPDATED March 10, 2026 21:05 UTC)
Today, the New Mexico Department of Justice has reopened an investigation into Zorro Ranch following an email received in 2019, which alleged that two foreign girls were buried there on orders from Jeffrey and Madam G. The department is now seeking immediate access to the complete, unredacted federal case file and is collaborating with the Epstein Truth Commission, while urging the public to steer clear of the ranch and refrain from flying drones in the area. This renewed inquiry comes in light of new revelations from previously sealed FBI files that include unverified allegations about illegal activities at the ranch prior to Epstein's death in 2019.
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(UPDATED March 10, 2026 19:16 UTC)
Today, the New Mexico Department of Justice has launched a search at Epstein's ranch as part of a criminal investigation into allegations of illegal activities prior to his death in 2019, with support from the New Mexico State Police and Sandoval County Sheriff's Office. This renewed investigation follows disturbing claims from a purported former employee of Zorro Ranch, suggesting that videos of Epstein abusing minors are being offered for one Bitcoin, along with allegations of two foreign girls' bodies buried nearby on Epstein's orders. The department aims to gain immediate access to the complete federal case file and will collaborate with the Epstein Truth Commission set up by the New Mexico Legislature.
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(UPDATED March 10, 2026 15:14 UTC)
In a significant development, New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez reopened an investigation into Zorro Ranch in February 2026, following revelations from recently released FBI files. The search was conducted with the help of the New Mexico State Police and Sandoval County Sheriff's Office, while the Department of Justice emphasized its commitment to supporting survivors and urged the public to avoid the area to prevent interference with the ongoing operation. Meanwhile, in Texas, Don Huffines emerged victorious in the Republican primary for state comptroller on March 5, 2026.
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(UPDATED March 10, 2026 13:22 UTC)
Investigators began searching Epstein’s former Zorro Ranch in New Mexico on March 6, 2026, following the release of millions of investigative files that have renewed attention on his activities. The New Mexico Department of Justice announced that they would keep the public informed and support survivors, while urging people to stay away from the area to avoid interference with the search. This investigation comes after the initial inquiry into Epstein was closed in 2019 at the request of federal prosecutors, and it is part of a broader effort by state lawmakers to reexamine his actions through a bipartisan “truth commission.”