Inside Epstein’s Private Paradise – The Infrastructure of Abuse
By Bernd Pulch | March 12, 2026 | berndpulch.org
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Seventy-one acres of paradise in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Turquoise water. White sand beaches. A main house, guest villas, and a helipad. To the outside world, Little Saint James was Jeffrey Epstein’s private retreat. To the victims who survived it, the island was something else entirely: a fortress designed for abuse.
This investigation reconstructs the complete history of Little Saint James—from its purchase in 1998 to its sale in 2021—using flight logs, witness testimony, property records, and thousands of pages from the Epstein Index. What emerges is a portrait of an island engineered for isolation, access, and criminal activity.
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PART I: ACQUIRING PARADISE
The Purchase
DetailInformation IslandLittle Saint James LocationU.S. Virgin Islands (southeast of St. Thomas) Size71 acres Purchase Date1998 Purchase Price$7.95 million SellerWilderness Inc. Holding CompanyLittle Saint James Holdings LLC
In 1998, Jeffrey Epstein acquired Little Saint James through a newly formed entity, Little Saint James Holdings LLC. The purchase came the same year he established Financial Trust Company in the USVI, suggesting a coordinated strategy of establishing both residence and tax structures in the territory.
Greater St. James
DetailInformation IslandGreater St. James LocationAdjacent to Little Saint James Size10 acres Purchase Date2005
Seven years later, Epstein purchased the neighboring island of Greater St. James, expanding his private archipelago. The smaller island served as additional staff housing and operational support for the main estate.
PART II: THE ARCHITECTURE OF ISOLATION
Main House
The centerpiece of Little Saint James was a sprawling main residence designed for entertaining and, according to witness testimony, abuse.
- Multiple bedrooms configured for guest stays
- Common areas for socializing and meals
- Kitchen facilities staffed by full-time employees
- Office space where Epstein conducted business
Guest Villas
Scattered across the property were several guest villas designed to accommodate visitors. Witnesses have described these structures as locations where abuse occurred, away from the main house’s common areas.
The “Temple”
One structure on the island has generated enormous speculation. Known informally as the “temple,” it features:
- Blue-and-white tile work
- An orthodox cross
- A design some have compared to religious architecture
What it actually was: Howard Lutnick, who visited the island in December 2012 with his family, described the structure as simply part of the property’s aesthetic. Witness testimonies do not describe ritualistic activity. The term “temple” appears nowhere in official documents—it is largely a media and internet label.
Support Infrastructure
FeaturePurpose HelipadHelicopter access from St. Thomas DockBoat access for supplies and visitors Staff quartersHousing for permanent employees Beach areasRecreation and socializing PathwaysConnecting all structures
PART III: THE PEOPLE OF THE ISLAND
Permanent Staff
NameRoleYears Lawrence Paul Visoski Jr.Pilot1980s–2019 David RodgersPilotDocumented in flight logs Dominic HyppoliteIsland staffMultiple references Cecile DejonghIsland staffWitness testimony Various local hiresMaintenance, cookingPayroll records
Frequent Visitors
NameVisitsContext Ghislaine MaxwellDozensPrimary associate; island co-host Sarah KellenMultipleAssistant; logistics coordinator Lesley GroffMultipleAssistant; administrator Jean-Luc BrunelMultipleRecruiter; brought models Nadia MarcinkovaMultipleRecruiter; frequent flyer Bill ClintonDocumented2002 visit; humanitarian context Prince AndrewMultipleSettled Giuffre lawsuit Kevin SpaceyDocumentedAfrica trip with Clinton Chris TuckerDocumentedMultiple appearances Glenn DubinDocumentedHedge fund manager Eva Andersson DubinDocumentedGlenn Dubin’s wife
One-Time or Rare Visitors
NameDateContext Howard LutnickDecember 2012Family visit Stephen Hawking2006Submarine tour Marvin MinskyDocumentedAI pioneer Jes Staley2015Barclays CEO Ron BurkleMultipleInvestor Reid HoffmanNovember 2014LinkedIn founder
PART VII: THE SALE
DetailInformation Sold2021 BuyerBennett Steinman PriceEstimated $60–70 million Current StatusPrivate property
Following Epstein’s death in 2019, the US Virgin Islands government pursued civil forfeiture proceedings. The estate ultimately sold Little Saint James to American businessman Bennett Steinman.
PART VIII: THE EPSTEIN INDEX CONTEXT
MetricValue Total Unique Individuals39,847 Total Unique Organizations10,626 Total Entities50,473 Pages Reviewed3,500,000+ Island-Related DocumentsThousands Documented Island Visitors100+ Witness Testimonies Mentioning IslandDozens
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This public summary represents a fraction of the Epstein Index island investigation.
Full searchable database includes:
- Complete island visitor logs
- Witness testimony excerpts by location
- Property records and architectural details
- Aerial maps with structure locations
- Every documented flight to St. Thomas
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Sources: DOJ public release database | Maxwell trial transcripts | Flight logs | Property records (USVI) | Witness testimony | Miami Herald | The Guardian | New York Times | CNN | PBS NewsHour
© 2026 Bernd Pulch / Epstein Index Project
Published March 12, 2026
Bernd Pulch — Bio
Bernd Pulch (M.A.) is a forensic expert, founder of Aristotle AI, entrepreneur, political commentator, satirist, and investigative journalist covering lawfare, media control, investment, real estate, and geopolitics. His work examines how legal systems are weaponized, how capital flows shape policy, how artificial intelligence concentrates power, and what democracy loses when courts and markets become battlefields. Active in the German and international media landscape, his analyses appear regularly on this platform.
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