Annie Farmer

Background

Annie Farmer is the younger sister of artist Maria Farmer. In the mid-1990s, when Annie was approximately 16 years old, she was recruited by Ghislaine Maxwell at a book fair in New York City, where Maxwell presented herself as a philanthropist interested in helping young women.

Abuse at Zorro Ranch

Maxwell invited Annie to visit Epstein’s Zorro Ranch in New Mexico. During the visit, both Epstein and Maxwell engaged in sexual contact with Annie without consent, including during what was described as a “massage.”

Annie’s account is significant in establishing the geographic scope of Epstein’s operation — her abuse occurred in New Mexico, demonstrating the trafficking network was not confined to Palm Beach and New York.

Maria Farmer’s Report

Annie’s older sister Maria, who had separately experienced assault by Epstein and Maxwell at the New York mansion, contacted the FBI in 1996 to report the crimes — making her the first known person to file a law enforcement complaint against Epstein. Despite Maria’s report, no charges were filed for nearly a decade.

Maxwell Trial Testimony

Annie Farmer testified publicly at Ghislaine Maxwell’s 2021 federal trial under her own name — one of several survivors who chose to be identified. Her testimony helped prosecutors establish that Maxwell had personally groomed and participated in the abuse of underage victims. Maxwell was convicted on all counts in December 2021.

Advocacy

Following Epstein’s 2019 arrest and death, Annie Farmer has been a prominent public advocate for survivors. She has spoken extensively about the importance of legal accountability for all participants in trafficking networks — not just the primary perpetrator.