Epstein-linked Model Scout Discovered Dead in Paris Residence

WHO:

Fox News - Daniel Siad, a French modeling scout linked to Jeffrey Epstein.

CBS News World - A former model who accused Daniel Siad of rape.

WHAT:

Fox News - Daniel Siad was found dead in his Paris apartment.

Fox News - Siad's name appeared roughly 2,000 times in the Epstein files.

Fox News - At least 24 women came forward as alleged victims or witnesses in a trafficking probe involving Siad.

CBS News World - The former model expressed disappointment that Siad never faced justice.

WHERE:

Fox News - Siad was found dead in a Paris apartment.

CBS News World - Siad was a model scout who recruited young women and girls for Epstein in France.

WHY:

CBS News World - Siad faced serious allegations of his own but denied any knowledge of Epstein's crimes.

HOW:

CBS News World - Siad was involved in recruiting young women and girls for Epstein over many years.

(UPDATED July 23, 2026 22:22 UTC)

Daniel Siad, a French modeling scout linked to Jeffrey Epstein, was found dead in his Paris apartment, where his name appeared approximately 2,000 times in the Epstein files. At least 24 women have come forward as alleged victims or witnesses in a trafficking probe involving Siad, who had faced serious allegations but denied any knowledge of Epstein's crimes. A former model who accused him of rape expressed disappointment that Siad never faced justice for his actions.