Disappearing After Epstein’s Death
When Epstein died in August 2019, Ghislaine Maxwell was immediately a focus of public and law enforcement attention. In the chaotic period following his death, Maxwell effectively vanished from public view.
The Period of Unknown Location
For approximately a year from August 2019 to July 2020, Maxwell’s exact whereabouts were unknown to the general public. Reports suggested she had moved between properties in the UK and the United States.
Reports from the Period
There were reports and sightings of Maxwell that she and her representatives initially denied. She was reportedly photographed at an In-N-Out Burger in Los Angeles in 2019.
The Property Network
Maxwell had access to multiple properties through her network of contacts. She was believed to have briefly lived at several locations, including properties connected to her husband Scott Borgerson.
What She Was Doing
During this period, Maxwell reportedly continued to communicate with lawyers and advisors via email and phone, though using encrypted communications.
The Arrest
On July 2, 2020, FBI agents arrested Maxwell at a rural property in Bradford, New Hampshire, that had been purchased for .07 million in December 2019. The purchase had been obscured from public records.