Newly unredacted Epstein documents have revived a chilling claim about two missing minors near Zorro Ranch—and New Mexico officials are now being forced to prove, with evidence, what years of elite-fueled secrecy left unanswered.
Story Snapshot
- New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez has reopened a criminal probe tied to alleged illegal activity at Jeffrey Epstein’s former Zorro Ranch.
- A 2019 anonymous email—recently unredacted in federal Epstein files—alleges two “foreign girls” were killed and buried near the property; the claim remains unverified.
- New Mexico’s land commissioner has called for investigation of public land near the ranch where the email claims bodies were buried.
- A bipartisan state “Truth Commission” has begun work to gather testimony, issue subpoenas, and publish an interim report by July 31, 2026.
What Triggered the New Push: An Anonymous Email, Now Unredacted
New Mexico’s renewed scrutiny centers on a November 2019 email sent to then-Albuquerque mayoral candidate Eddy Aragon and later surfaced in recently unredacted Epstein-related files. The message, allegedly from a former Epstein staffer, claims two minors were killed after “rough” sex and buried on or near land adjacent to the 7,600-acre Zorro Ranch property. No forensic evidence has been publicly confirmed, and officials have not validated the email’s author or claims.
That distinction matters. The most provocative details—strangulation, “fetish” behavior, and buried bodies—remain allegations, not established facts. Several outlets covering the reopening emphasize the gap between verified survivor accounts of abuse at the ranch and this particular murder claim. For an electorate tired of institutions protecting the powerful, the only credible next step is a methodical investigation that can withstand courtroom standards, not viral speculation.
Attorney General Torrez Reopens the Criminal Investigation
Attorney General Raúl Torrez has reopened a criminal probe after reviewing materials related to Epstein’s New Mexico operations and has said his office intends to preserve evidence and pursue unredacted federal files. Public reporting indicates an earlier 2019 inquiry in New Mexico was closed after federal authorities asked state investigators to stand down due to overlapping jurisdiction. Torrez’s move effectively reopens questions about what was examined then, what was not, and whether key leads were missed.
The reopened probe is not being presented as confirmation of murders; it is an effort to follow leads that re-emerged as documents became less redacted. That approach aligns with basic rule-of-law expectations: claims involving minors, trafficking, and potential homicide require hard proof. If the allegations collapse under scrutiny, the public deserves that clarity. If evidence exists, the state has a duty to pursue it, regardless of status, wealth, or past connections.
Land Commissioner Calls for a Search of Public Land Near the Ranch
New Mexico Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard has publicly requested investigation of state-managed public land near Zorro Ranch after the email’s burial allegation resurfaced. Reports describe discussions of tools that could be used to locate potential unmarked graves, though no public announcement has confirmed any dig site, search warrant, or discovery. The key factual point remains unchanged: no bodies have been confirmed, and the burial story is still rooted in an anonymous tip.
Still, the land issue is significant. If the alleged burial site is on public land, the public has an added interest in transparency and lawful access to findings. Conservatives who watched agencies slow-walk investigations when the politically connected were involved will see a familiar test: will officials release verifiable results, or will the process vanish into “ongoing investigation” limbo? At minimum, public land management should not become a shield for secrecy.
A Bipartisan “Truth Commission” Takes Aim at Gaps and Accountability
New Mexico lawmakers have formed a bipartisan “Truth Commission” focused on Epstein-related abuses, systemic failures, and survivor testimony. Reporting indicates the commission held an initial meeting in mid-February 2026 and plans public hearings, subpoenas, and an interim report due by July 31, 2026. Funding is described as coming through settlement dollars handled by the attorney general’s office, which could limit the burden on taxpayers while still enabling document collection and testimony.
Commission sponsors frame the work as filling investigative gaps and preventing future exploitation. That mission will be judged by execution: whether witnesses are heard under oath, whether agencies and officials who looked away are compelled to explain decisions, and whether recommendations produce enforceable reforms. For Americans who believe equal justice is a constitutional promise, the commission’s credibility will depend on whether it confronts institutional protection of elites rather than creating a headline and moving on.
What We Know for Certain—and What Remains Unproven
Certain facts are well established in public reporting: Epstein owned Zorro Ranch from 1993 until his death in 2019, multiple accusers have described sexual abuse and trafficking connected to the property, and Ghislaine Maxwell has been convicted for her role in trafficking-related crimes. The reopened New Mexico probe and the legislative commission reflect a renewed attempt to gather evidence and testimony after document releases reignited public scrutiny of past inaction.
What remains unproven is the centerpiece claim driving viral attention: that two minors were strangled and buried near the ranch. The allegation comes from an anonymous email with no publicly confirmed author, no identified victims, and no announced forensic recovery. That does not make the claim false; it means the standard must be evidence. In a country built on due process, truth is established by documentation, sworn testimony, and forensic facts—not by notoriety or political convenience.
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Epstein Zorro Ranch Investigation
New Mexico reopens investigation into alleged illegal activity at Epstein’s former Zorro Ranch
New Mexico reopens investigation into Jeffrey Epstein’s Zorro Ranch
